Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity - AFSE

🔒️ With 2027 applications now closed, we are excited to see the incredible interest in the fellowship, along with such rich cultural and geographic diversity representing many Indigenous and Pacific communities across the Pacific!

Thank you to those who took the time to craft and submit an application – we appreciate your effort. Keep an eye out for an email from us over the next few months sharing the outcome of your application 👀

⏰️ Today is your final chance to apply for the 2027 AFSE program.

Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply.

📢 Only 2 WEEKS left until we close applications!

For more information and to apply, visit https://go.unimelb.edu.au/xuw2🔗

✨ Mānawatia a Puanga mā Matariki. ✨

As Aotearoa marks Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone, C25 Fellow Te Kahuratai Moko-Painting reflects on the significance of Puanga and Matariki, and how Indigenous astronomy continues to connect peoples, places and generations across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

Through his Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity social change project, Te Kahuratai is working to revitalise regional Maramataka traditions in Te Tai Tokerau, restoring Puanga observances alongside the wider revitalisation of Matariki. His work brings together Indigenous knowledge holders, communities and education to strengthen language, cultural practice, climate resilience and relationships with place.

"Indigenous astronomy is not about memorising star names. It is about building relationships."

As we welcome the Māori New Year, may we all take a moment to look to the eastern horizon, honour those who have come before us, celebrate those beside us, and reflect on the year ahead.

Mānawatia a Matariki. Mānawatia a Puanga. 🌌✨

🖥️ Couldn't make it to our first info session?

Register to join the AFSE team on Monday 13 July, 4.00pm AEST for an online information session about our 2027 program and application process.

This is your chance to:
👉🏽 Discover more about AFSE and our Indigenous and Pacific-led change mission
👉🏽 Get acquainted with the application process and the content you'll need to submit
👉🏽 Be inspired by examples of social change initiatives currently being undertaken by AFSE Fellows
👉🏽 Ask any questions you may have about the program or the application process

Register via link in bio 🔗

It’s NAIDOC Week — and we’re here for the celebrations, the stories, and the strength of the world’s oldest living cultures 🎉

Held each July, NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to come together in community, learning and connection.

From art and music to storytelling and community events, it’s a week to listen, learn, and show up — while recognising the incredible resilience, knowledge and contributions of First Nations peoples.

Get involved, support local events, and take the time to learn something new ✨

For more information on NAIDOC Week and Events that are happening near you, visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/ or

💭 Thinking of applying?
Hurry, only 4 weeks left until we close applications! For more information and to apply, visit the link in our bio 🔗

NAIDOC Week Education Resources 🔥

📚️ C26 Fellow, Thara Brown, has written this year's ABC Education's NAIDOC Week Resources

🕰️ Created alongside Aunty Stephanie Armstrong AM, the resources take teachers and students through six decades of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and advocacy.

🧑🏻‍🏫 Do you know a teacher? You may even be one! These resources are easy and ready to use.

Visit https://go.unimelb.edu.au/abk2 for more information and to download the resources 🔗