National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice

Australia’s leading academic think‑tank on reconciliation, truth and justice.

We lead international, national and regional understandings and engagements in reconciliation, truth and justice. Our work spans community, academic and industry settings through research, education, outreach and advocacy.

Our leadership

Professor Bindi Bennett

Deputy Director, Indigenous Research and Professorial Research Fellow

Read Bindi's full bio

Professor Emma-Jaye Gavin

Deputy Director, Indigenous Global Engagement and Professor Indigenous Truth-telling Research

Read Emma-Jaye's full bio

Our research team

Our researchers work across reconciliation, truth‑telling and social justice. This includes RAPs, cultural responsiveness, wellbeing and trauma, Voice, land and sea management and Indigenous knowledges.

Emeritus Professor Dennis Foley, Professorial Research Fellow

Alan Carter
Professor Barry Judd
Professor Emma Garlett
Professor Jackie Huggins
Jessica Mackelprang
Jody Nunn
Professor Lester-Irabinna Rigney
Robyn Delbridge
Robyn Smith-Walley
Associate Professor Sadie Heckenberg
Professor Sue-Anne Hunter
Wendy Hermeston

Meet the Advisory Board

Read about the members of our Advisory Board, who provide ongoing advice and guidance to support the work of the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice.

Watch highlights from the 2023 launch of the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice.

Activating multicultural Victoria

Multicultural communities play a vital role in Australia, and our work recognises the importance of supporting them to take part in the reconciliation conversation. We work to build understanding, strengthen partnerships with First Nations leaders, and encourage communities to learn and act together.