Celebrate NAIDOC Week: Building a Rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources Collection
Griffith Library is committed to truth-telling, respectful engagement and supporting the flourishing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise our responsibility to steward materials that represent First Nations histories, cultures, knowledge and lived experiences in culturally safe and ethical ways. The new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources Guidelines provide principles and a framework to guide how these resources are developed, managed and accessed. The guidelines are available on the Library’s Corporate Information page.
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources collection has grown into a diverse and meaningful body of work, bringing together unique resources across print, audiovisual and interactive formats. The collection reflects a strong commitment to representing authentic voices, with significant contributions from Indigenous publishers such as Magabala Books and AIATSIS, alongside university presses, cultural institutions, and specialist suppliers.
Spanning fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, educational materials and multimedia, the collection offers both depth and breadth. It supports teaching, learning and engagement by incorporating not only traditional texts, but also games, films, maps and classroom resources. Key themes include history and colonisation, language and culture, social justice and contemporary Indigenous storytelling, ensuring a well-rounded and relevant resource base.
This collection has been shaped through collaboration and expert input. We are grateful for the advice and support provided by Dr Kerry Hall, Tina O’Keefe and DVC (Indigenous) Angela Barney-Leitch, along with many others who recommended resources throughout the project. Their insights have helped ensure the collection is both culturally respectful and academically robust, strengthening its value for our community.
As it continues to evolve, the stands as a testament to the importance of inclusive, representative resources that celebrate and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems and voices.
Together, the collection and Guidelines reflect Griffith University Library’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, respectful engagement and Indigenous knowledge.
Learn more about NAIDOC Week 2026 and the Fifty Years of Deadly theme on the official website.
