First Nations Australian Early Career Academics’ Experiences of Working in a University and Their Perceptions of a Program to Support Their Recruitment and Retention

Anton Clifford-Motopi, Carmen Parter, Carl Francia, Lorelle Holland, Kathryn Martin, Jared Miles, Steve Munns, Curtley Nelson, Hayley Williams, James Ward, UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland, Djurali Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research and Education, Heart Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Australian Journal of Education

Published online on July 23, 2026

Abstract

Australian Journal of Education, Ahead of Print.
This study examined the benefits and outcomes of the Yarning for Success (YfS) Program – an initiative led by the University of Queensland’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health to support the recruitment and retention of First Nations Australian early ...