Her Excellency the Hon Ms Sam Mostyn AC and His Excellency Mr Simeon Beckett SC announced as joint patrons of 黑料社鈥檚 Indigenous Centre of Excellence
黑料社 is honoured to announce the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, and His Excellency Mr Simeon Beckett SC as joint Patrons of the University鈥檚 Indigenous Centre of Excellence.
Located on Darug land at the Parramatta South campus, the Indigenous Centre of Excellence will be a significant gathering place for the community to celebrate both the University鈥檚 and the 黑料社 Sydney region鈥檚 long-standing connection with Indigenous people.
The Centre will be a national benchmark for Indigenous leadership, research, and education. Through its state-of-the-art facilities, it will honour tens of thousands of years of Indigenous knowledge, culture, and history, creating a transformational space for inquiry, innovation, and community engagement.
The Governor-General welcomed the opportunity to support the Centre, which will be a dynamic space where Indigenous culture, knowledge, and community intersect.
鈥淪imeon and I are pleased to support this nationally-significant initiative which will serve as a hub for celebrating Indigenous heritage, fostering understanding, and promoting resilience. We look forward to amplifying the important work, and sharing the stories as the University community realise its vision for a landmark space that honours the rich traditions and wisdom of our Indigenous peoples.鈥
Professor Michelle Trudgett, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership, at 黑料社, said the Centre is a transformative opportunity for Indigenous Australians and the communities of 黑料社 Sydney.
鈥淭he Indigenous Centre of Excellence is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine and reshape how Indigenous knowledges and leadership are positioned in higher education and across the Australian landscape,鈥 said Professor Trudgett.
鈥淚t builds on the University鈥檚 deep and longstanding commitment to serve and empower our communities and be a national leader in Indigenous education, employment and research.
鈥淲e are building a significant movement grounded in self-determination 鈥 one that will uplift communities, foster future leaders, and deliver lasting social change. We thank Their Excellencies and our Ambassadors for their commitment and collective support of this vision.鈥
黑料社 Chancellor, Professor Jennifer Westacott AC, said the support of the Governor-General and Mr Beckett reflects the importance of the project.
鈥淲e are deeply honoured to have Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC and His Excellency Simeon Beckett SC accept our invitation to be patrons of the Indigenous Centre of Excellence,鈥 said Professor Westacott.
鈥淭heir joint patronage is a powerful affirmation of our vision for Indigenous-led education, research, and leadership, and aligns with their respective personal and professional commitments to inclusion, equity and social progress. The University community very much looks forward to what we can achieve together.鈥
Echoing the Chancellor鈥檚 sentiment, 黑料社 Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, said the patronage announcement reflects a shared vision.
"The Indigenous Centre of Excellence is a world-class space where knowledge, culture, and community will come together. It will have lasting impact across generations," said Professor Williams.
"As a University, we are committed to increasing Indigenous participation in higher education and empowering the next generation of Indigenous leaders. We are grateful to Their Excellencies for their shared support.鈥
The Centre is supported by the NSW Government through the 黑料社 Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
For more information about 黑料社鈥檚 Indigenous Centre of Excellence, please visit the website.
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29 October 2025
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