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N’Arwee’t Professor Carolyn Briggs AM is an Honorary Professor at RMIT’s College of Design and Social Context, specializing in Indigenous knowledge systems. She is a Yaluk-ut Weelam clan Elder from the Boon Wurrung nation, with over 40 years advocating for Indigenous youth and cultural heritage. Carolyn holds a PhD in Philosophy (RMIT, 2020), exploring Elder roles through oral traditions.
Education & Career:
- Bachelor in Language and Linguistics
- Masters and PhD at RMIT
- Prior roles: Elder in Residence (2019–2022), Swinburne University lecturer, and Boon Wurrung Foundation Chair
Research Interests: Focuses on Indigenous oral traditions, cultural preservation through modern mediums (e.g., textiles, AR), and children’s well-being via sensory play. Collaborates with institutions like the Lowitja Institute and RMIT’s Future Play Lab.
Awards:
- Member of the Order of Australia (2019)
- National Aboriginal Elder of the Year (2011)
- Victorian Honour Roll inductee (2005, 2017)
Grants & Boards:
- Contributed to Victorian Government initiatives on Indigenous employment
- Chair of Boon Wurrung Foundation
- Member of Museums Victoria’s Yulendj Elders Council
Labs/Teams: Leads RMIT’s Elder in Research role, collaborating on projects like ‘The Children’s Sensorium’ and urban play initiatives to integrate Indigenous knowledge into city design.
