Representatives of Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie and the Hastings Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday 18 June. The MoU represents a shared commitment to achieve equitable access and successful education and training outcomes for Indigenous students. It provides a framework founded upon the principles of mutual respect and empowerment, and embodies the values, commitments and recommendations of CSU's Reconciliation Statement and Indigenous Education Strategy. Head of Campus at CSU in Port Macquarie, Emeritus Professor Ross Chambers, said, "The Hastings AECG has been very successful in promoting an integrated and cooperative approach to Indigenous education among education providers at all levels, and in engaging the community with education providers. The MoU is intended to strengthen CSU's cooperation with the AECG and will result in strong communication with and advice from the community on needs and priorities to inform CSU's Indigenous Education Strategy at Port Macquarie." The MoU will be signed at 6pm Wednesday 18 June at suite 2, 27 Grant Street, Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie.