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William Cooper Institute
Studying at university is an important investment in your future, and the William Cooper Institute is here to assist you, from enrolment through to graduation and beyond. We offer a range of student services to maximise the academic success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Monash.
Indigenous Australians are advised that this website contains names and images of people who have passed away
Admissions and Pathways
Equipping the next generation of Indigenous change makers.
Become career ready
Discover the resources available to prepare you for graduate employment.
Indigenous employment
We're committed to providing a culturally safe and vibrant workplace for Indigenous staff.
Future students
Studying at university is an important investment in your future, and the William Cooper Institute is here to guide you into the degree of your choice.
Current students
Supporting you from enrolment through to graduation – so you can make the most of your university experience.
Indigenous strategy and governance
The Office of the Deputy Vice‑Chancellor (Indigenous) and Senior Vice‑President leads Indigenous education, research, and engagement, ensuring Indigenous perspectives shape Monash’s future.
Uncle William Cooper
We’re incredibly proud to be named in honour of Uncle William Cooper, whose bravery, activism and unwavering pursuit of social justice for all inspires and drives us. He and the organisation he founded, the Australian Aborigines’ League, broke new ground by campaigning for the rights of Aboriginal Peoples throughout Australia. Amongst their many achievements, Uncle William and the League petitioned the British king for representation of Aboriginal people in parliament, called for a day of mourning after 150 years of colonisation and opposed the establishment of an Aboriginal regiment at the beginning of the Second World War.
Significant Dates
For information on significant dates, please see our calendar.