From an episode of Indigenuity∙Presented by Krystal De Napoli
Interview
Indigenuity: Dr Vicki Couzens speaks on Yoonggama Ma Nga
Keerray Woorroong Gunditjmara woman Dr Vicki Couzens is a Research fellow at the College of Design and Social Context at RMIT University, who co-designed and is leading a new First Nations led study and research academy titled Yoonggama Ma Nga, derived from Keerray Woorroong and Arrernte language terms, meaning reciprocity. The academy aims to foster a community and and safe space for First Nations students and acedemics, to collaborate, grow and connect through their culture and studies. Vicki joins Krystal to discuss the programs vision, purpose and development.
Find out more infomation on the academy here.

Listen to Indigenuity: Dr Vicki Couzens speaks on Yoonggama Ma Nga18:31∙20 July 2025∙