Prof. Michelle Trudgett - Indigenous leadership, equity and excellence

In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Prof. Michelle Trudgett, DVC Indigenous Leadership, Western Sydney University.

Here are the links mentioned in the interview:

• Know your worth: valuing Indigenous leadership positions in
  Australian higher education https://doi.org/10.1080/1360080X.2026.2670000
• Indigenous Centre of Excellence at Western Sydney University: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/western-growth/icoe
• Mother and three children embark on shared journey to becoming Indigenous doctors
• IRU (now 2050 Alliance) analysis of the impact of Job-ready Graduates funding: https://iru.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Impacts-of-the-Job-Ready-Graduates-policy-and-options-for-reform-IRU-analysis.pdf
• The GO Foundation: https://www.gofoundation.org.au

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The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au