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William Cooper Institute

Studying at university is an important investment in your future, and the William Cooper Institute is here to assist you, from enrolment through to graduation and beyond. We offer a range of student services to maximise the academic success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Monash.

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Admissions and Pathways

Equipping the next generation of Indigenous change makers.

Become career ready

Discover the resources available to prepare you for graduate employment.

Indigenous employment

We're committed to providing a culturally safe and vibrant workplace for Indigenous staff.

Future students

Studying at university is an important investment in your future, and the William Cooper Institute is here to guide you into the degree of your choice.

Current students

Supporting you from enrolment through to graduation – so you can make the most of your university experience.

Indigenous strategy and governance

The Office of the Deputy Vice‐Chancellor (Indigenous) and Senior Vice‐President leads Indigenous education, research, and engagement, ensuring Indigenous perspectives shape Monash’s future.

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Uncle William Cooper

We’re incredibly proud to be named in honour of Uncle William Cooper, whose bravery, activism and unwavering pursuit of social justice for all inspires and drives us. He and the organisation he founded, the Australian Aborigines’ League, broke new ground by campaigning for the rights of Aboriginal Peoples throughout Australia. Amongst their many achievements, Uncle William and the League petitioned the British king for representation of Aboriginal people in parliament, called for a day of mourning after 150 years of colonisation and opposed the establishment of an Aboriginal regiment at the beginning of the Second World War.

News

Monash launches Indigenous Alumni Network to strengthen community and connection Monash University has announced the establishment of a new Indigenous Alumni Network, an Indigenous-led initiative designed to strengthen connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates and the University community.

Growing a Stronger Community Together This year we proudly marked the graduation of the 1000th course graduate

First Year Orientation Camp 2024 The William Cooper Institute started off 2024 with adventure at their First-Year Indigenous orientation camp.

80th memorial of the passing of William Cooper The 80th memorial of the passing of the legendary Aboriginal activist, William Cooper, who passed away on 29th March 1941 at 80 years of age. 7 April 2021

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Significant Dates

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