A guided student pathway embedding Indigenous knowledge into everyday life at Monash — respectfully, practically, and with ongoing cultural guidance.
Protocol onboarding & place-based knowledge guided by Indigenous advisors
QR story points and guided on-Country walks across Clayton campus
Native planting, biodiversity and stewardship with Wurundjeri rangers
Co-designed with Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Students participate — Indigenous advisors guide. Cultural knowledge is shared with permission and appropriate protocols.
Stage 1
Complete these modules before joining walks or care activities. Each is guided by Indigenous knowledge holders.
Understanding the difference between Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement, and how to participate respectfully.
The peoples, language groups, and Country of the land on which Clayton campus sits — and their continuing connection today.
Indigenous relationships with land, sky, and water — and what environmental stewardship means in a First Nations context.
Boon Wurrung language basics and the story points on the Clayton walk. Unlocks after module 3.
Stage 2
Visit QR story points across Clayton campus or join a guided on-Country walk. Tap a point to learn its story.
The River Red Gum near Building 11 marks a traditional meeting ground of Boon Wurrung people.
Water as a living entity — the Boon Wurrung relationship with waterways and seasonal knowledge.
Medicinal plants used by Wurundjeri peoples — location, preparation, and cultural significance.
The yam daisy and Indigenous food cultivation at Clayton. Unlocks after visiting Point 2 or 3.
Led by a Boon Wurrung knowledge holder. Register in the Care screen.
A two-hour walk led by a Boon Wurrung knowledge holder, visiting story points and learning place-based histories.
18 / 25 spots
Help restore the Dandenong Creek corridor with indigenous ground cover, grasses and shrubs. Tools and guidance provided.
8 / 30 spots
Learn the seasonal and cultural significance of the murnong (yam daisy) and help propagate seeds for the Healing Plants Garden.
12 / 20 spots
Join Wurundjeri rangers to monitor water quality and biodiversity at Dandenong Creek, combining scientific and Indigenous ecological knowledge.
5 / 15 spots
Torres Strait Islander-owned café, Melbourne CBD & Docklands.
50 ptsAboriginal-owned streetwear, Brunswick. Code to your Monash email.
50 ptsIndigenous social enterprise restaurant, Fitzroy. For you and a friend.
100 ptsCultural tour and exhibition access, Melbourne CBD.
200 ptsAboriginal-owned bush food and wellness products, delivered.
300 pts🔒 Unlocks at 300 pts · Ambassador tier