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Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership

Working towards Indigenous economic empowerment.

The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership is committed to the pursuit of equity for Australia’s First Nations people in the economic life of our country.

The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership is committed to the pursuit of equity for Australia’s First Nations people in the economic life of our country.

In the Woi Wurrung language of the Wurundjeri people on whose land our Centre is established, "Dilin Duwa" means everlasting flow. It signifies the convergence of our three activity streams into a centre of impact.

Under the cultural and strategic guidance of an Indigenous Advisory Group, Dilin Duwa is a collaboration between Melbourne Business School and the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics.

Combining the teaching strength, research acumen and business networks of our institutions, we ensure that our programs meet the needs of the community whom we serve.

Our Three Streams

The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership Programs

Building individual knowledge, skills and networks.

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Evidence-based insights for sectoral impact.

The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership Engagement

An ecosystem to drive lasting change.

Centre Partners

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Program Partners

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Our People

Indigenous Advisory Group - Aunty Di Kerr

Dilin Duwa’s strategy is guided by an Indigenous Advisory Group comprising business and community leaders.

Dilin Duwa Team - Michelle Evans

Bringing our programs to life, the Dilin Duwa team works with our stakeholders to ensure that our activities meet the priorities set by our Indigenous Advisory Group.

Founding Members - Geoff Martin

Founding members are drawn from the University of Melbourne, Faculty of Business and Economics and Melbourne Business School to provide an interdisciplinary perspective in our work.

Global members - Ian Williamson

Global Members are drawn from our national and international networks, bringing global insights to our activities.

Contact Us

Associate Professor Michelle Evans - Director, Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership

“Increasing Indigenous academic participation and culturally relevant course material and bringing our programs to the community is how we demonstrate that we are committed to democratising business education and making our programs accessible to all.”