Indigenous Advisory Council

The Monash University Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) is a Management Committee of the University which makes recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor and to the University's Senior Management Team (Social Inclusion).

The IAC reflects the views of local Indigenous communities and advises Monash in relation to Indigenous programs. Specifically, in relation to Indigenous access, participation and success in education, research and employment. The IAC engages all Faculties and Divisions in the engagement, support and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. 

The IAC is chaired by Professor Colin Bourke. IAC members have been chosen for their substantial knowledge and strong links with different Indigenous communities both locally and interstate.

Membership for 2013

Chair: Professor Colin Bourke
Deputy Chair: Professor Lynette Russell
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education): Professor Adam Shoemaker
Elder in Residence and Community Liaison: Aunty Diane Singh
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Inclusion) representative: Kate Duyvestyn
Academic Staff Member: Associate Professor Marlene Drysdale (Adjunct)
Academic Staff Member: Shannon Faulkhead (Finkel Fellow, Monash Indigenous Centre)
Academic Staff Member: Robyn Heckenberg (Lecturer, Gippsland Campus)
Academic Staff Member: Melissa Castan (Director, Castan Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law)
Professional Staff Member: Gregory Phillips (Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences)
Professional Staff Member: Rose Gilby (Rural Health, Mildura, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences)
Professional Staff Member: Brian Walker (Manager, Indigenous Employment, Yulendj Indigenous Engagement Unit)
Professional Staff Member: Kristel Keleher (Indigenous Student Recruitment Officer, Yulendj Indigenous Engagement Unit)
Professional Staff Member: Jason Brailey (Academic Engagement Coordinator, Yulendj Indigenous Engagement Unit)
Professional Staff Member: Peter Anderson (Faculty of Education)
Office of the Vice President (Administration) Representative: Fiona Hall for Karen Haywood (Director, Human Resources)
Alumnus Member: TBA
Postgraduate Student: Lucy Amon (Masters Student)
Postgraduate Student: Thomas Taylor (PhD Student)
External Collegiate Member: Professor Kerry Arabena (Chair Indigenous Health, University of Melbourne)
External member: Kyle Vander Kuyp (AFL Sports Ready)
Executive Member: Inala Cooper (IAC Executive Officer)
Executive Member: Helen Fletcher-Kennedy (Director, Indigenous Engagement, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education))

Co-opted Members – welcome to attend all meetings and events.

Health Wellbeing and Development – Student and Community Services:TBA (Manager, Student Experience Programs)
Student Admissions: Cathy Arena for James Marshall (Manager, Admissions)
Monash Sport: Martin Doulton (Director)
Monash Residential Services: Vladimir Prpich (Director)
Equity and Diversity Centre: Kay Gardner (Director)
Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Gippsland (Administration): Alan Scarlett (Executive Officer)

2013 IAC Meeting Dates

Monday 18 February
Monday 22 April
Monday 17 June
Monday 19 August
Monday 28 October

Enquiries

For enquiries, please contact Inala Cooper, Executive Officer, on 9902 4038 or inala.cooper@monash.edu