In the spirit of reconciliation, Bond University acknowledges the Kombumerri people, the traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which the university now stands. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Here at Bond, we’re dedicated to celebrating and platforming the Indigenous community. The University has a longstanding and deeply embedded commitment to building strong relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a series of initiatives, informed and upheld by our Indigenous Education and Workforce Strategy.
Our core goals include creating equitable educational opportunities for Indigenous students, prioritising a culturally safe and supportive learning environment, and engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at all levels of work, research and study across the University. Bond’s campus culture and learning environment is inclusive and welcoming, and is only strengthened by the strong, vibrant Indigenous community present on campus.
About Bond's Indigenous community
- 97: Indigenous scholarships awarded since 2012*
- 86%: Bond University's Indigenous student success rate in 2020 compared to a sector average of 75%
- 33%: Indigenous students on scholarships in 2021*
- $6 million AUD: Total value of scholarships (2012-2021)*
- $86,000: Total amount of textbook and living expense bursaries awarded since 2014
- 2.5%: The percentage of Bond's student population that was Indigenous as of 2020
The above data is current as at December 2021.
* Includes all tuition scholarships awarded to Indigenous students, excluding non-merit-based scholarships such as loyalty discounts, fee remissions, etc.
** Department of Education, 2020.