ARC Indigenous Forum to bring collaboration and knowledge exchange

28 August 2024 

ARC Indigenous Forum to bring collaboration and knowledge exchange 

The Australian Research Council (ARC) is pleased to announce the commencement of the inaugural ARC Indigenous Forum, which is made up of a cross-section of eminent Indigenous members with significant experience in research, as well as engagement with end-users of research. 

ARC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Richard Johnson said, “The establishment of the ARC Indigenous Forum is such a positive and important moment for Australia’s research sector. The Forum will work closely with the ARC Board, bringing a unique and strategic focus to initiatives that will strengthen Indigenous leadership in the research sector, build opportunities for Indigenous-led and focused research, and support career pathways for emerging Indigenous researchers.”  

The 13 inaugural members of the Forum will be co-chaired by Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) at The University of Queensland and Professor Barry Judd, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) and Professor Indigenous Studies, School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne. 

The Indigenous Forum comprises 13 members who will hold office for up to 3 years, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 more years. 

For more information about the ARC Indigenous Forum, please visit the ARC website.  

The Australian Research Council’s Indigenous Forum 

Co-chairs 

• Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), The University of Queensland 
• Professor Barry Judd, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) and Professor Indigenous Studies, School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne 

Members 

• Associate Professor Brett Biles, Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement and Research, University of New South Wales 
• Associate Professor Jonathan Bullen, Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Indigenous Advancement, Curtin University 
• Associate Professor Michael Donovan, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), La Trobe University 
• Associate Professor Kathryn Gilbey, Acting Executive Dean, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education  
• Professor Steve Larkin, Pro Vice-Chancellor – Indigenous Engagement, The University of Adelaide 
• Professor Adrian Miller, Deputy Vice-President Indigenous Engagement and Director for the Centre for Indigenous Health and Equity Research, Central Queensland University 
• Dr Jacob Prehn, Senior Lecturer- Indigenous Fellow, School of Social Science, University of Tasmania 
• Associate Professor Marnee Shay, Principal Research Fellow, School of Education, University of Queensland 
• Professor Michelle Trudgett, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership, Western Sydney University 
• Dr Skye Akbar, Enterprise Fellow, University of South Australia 
• Ms Geraldine Atkinson, Ex-Officio Member for Coalition of Peaks 

Media contact: 
ARC Communications 0412 623 056 or communications@arc.gov.au