Centre for Truth-telling and Dialogue
An global hub dedicated to advancing truth-telling and dialogue through Indigenous-led research, education and public engagement.
The Centre was established in 2026 as a flagship initiative under Murmuk Djerring, the University’s Indigenous Strategy, placing truth-telling and dialogue at the heart of the University’s work.
It brings Indigenous people and everyday allies together to support truth-telling and create space for honest public conversation to support action and positive change.
Indigenous-led
We work alongside Indigenous communities globally to shape conversations, programs and partnerships led by cultural authority and self-determination.
Research impact
We support research that brings truth-telling and dialogue into public life, shaping how institutions, communities and policymakers understand and respond to the impacts of colonisation on the past and present.
Education
We provide education for leaders, policymakers, students and allies, developing understanding the opportunity truth-telling provides in schools and workplaces, to connect communities and lead culture and change.
Dialogue
We continue to advocate to reshape systems through public engagement and community dialogues, creating common understanding for key reforms that honour truth, justice and healing.
News and upcoming events
Truth-telling Programs
Equip your organisation to respond to truth-telling with informed practice, cultural understanding and meaningful action with our tailored professional development offerings.
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Trav Lovett
Julianna Tan
Felicita Depaune
Tarryn Dugan
Torres Strait Island Pacifica
National Walk for Truth
The National Walk for Truth was a 905-kilometre walking journey from Naarm (Melbourne) to Canberra, led by our Executive Director Travis Lovett. It calls for a national truth-telling process and recognition of the impacts of colonisation on First Peoples past and present.
The journey which started on the steps of Victorian Parliament House ended at Federal Parliament, Canberra on 27 May, but we are still continuing to advocate for a national truth-telling process.
The Centre for Truth-telling and Dialogue ensures that First Peoples' voices are not just heard, but centred, respected, and embedded in how we teach, govern, and lead.
This is shared work, indigenous and non-indigenous people walking together, side by side, with truth at the centre.
That's what we forged through the Walk for Truth, and that's the spirit we'll carry forward here. United and committed to lasting reform and systemic change. Travis Lovett, Executive Director