Promoting a knowledge and understanding of the cultures and experiences of Aboriginal people in our schools forms a basis for relating and working more effectively as a whole community.

Internal Links

Department of Education

Aboriginal Perspectives Across the Curriculum (APAC)
APAC lesson plans, resources and regional information for teaching and learning about Aboriginal cultures and history.

Connecting with Aboriginal Culture
Professional development program for educators working in schools with a significant Aboriginal population

Our Story
An Aboriginal Cultural Awareness training program for the education sector and is designed for delivery to teachers and support staff who have direct contact with Aboriginal children, youth, parents, families and communitites.  The program is delivered by trained staff in District Offices.

Protocols for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Ownership
Protocols for recognising and promoting Aboriginal cultures and custodianship of country

External Links

The Department of Education is not responsible for the currency or content of the following sites:

ABC Message Club (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Aboriginal kids website provides information for young learners on Aboriginal culture, history and people

Aboriginal Languages of Australia (David Nathan's Website)
Resources and links to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages

Australian Government Culture Portal: Reconciliation

Australian Human Rights Commission
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Australian Museum
Includes teaching and learning resources.

Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA)
- PALS School Reconciliation Awards
- State and Community maps

Reconciliation Australia