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Making a Difference

Year

2016

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Monash University Publishing

Summary

A landmark history of Indigenous education and social justice at Monash University.Making a Difference tells the fifty-year story of Indigenous programs at Monash University, from 1964 to 2014. This insightful work chronicles the journey of visionary leaders and committed individuals who sought to improve Aboriginal peoples' lives in the face of enormous obstacles. Explore the challenges and triumphs of these pioneering programs, and discover how Monash University became a leader in Indigenous education and social justice. This book is for academics, students, researchers, and anyone interested in Indigenous education and social justice in Australia. Discover: - The history of Indigenous programs in Australian universities - The promotion of social justice and equality for Aboriginal people - The improvement of educational opportunities for Indigenous students - The challenges and successes of Indigenous programs