Let’s Talk About the Theme for NRW, 2016 (Secondary)
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a chance for all of us to take renewed action to spark a change in our schools, workplaces and communities—no matter how big or small. Each year Reconciliation Australia selects a different theme to celebrate NRW. The theme for NRW 2016 is Our History, Our Story, Our Future. In this […]
Let’s Talk About the Theme for NRW, 2016 (Primary)
Our History, Our Story, Our Future is derived from The State of Reconciliation in Australia report, which asks all Australians to reflect on our national identity, and the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and rights in our nation’s story.
K’GARI
Produced by SBS in collaboration with Butchulla artist Fiona Foley and academic Larissa Behrendt, K’gari is an innovative, interactive documentary that debunks one of Australia’s first fake news stories by exposing the largely untold Aboriginal version of events. This activity encourages students to explore the K’gari interactive and work their way through a series of […]
Ideas Activity
This is a comprehensive activity put together by the Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA) that encourages students to develop a respect for, and understanding of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols used in the community, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country.
Cultural Competence Continuum
Students examine the cultural competence continuum and identify situations in their own lives or Australia’s history that reflect the various levels of competence. In doing so, they reflect on where they believe they are personally situated on a cultural competence continuum.
Connection to Country Incursion or Excursion
Through an incursion or excursion, students learn about the historical and cultural significance of the Country on which their school is situated, and about other culturally significant sites in their local area.
Collaborative Art Project
In this activity, with the support of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, students work together to create a shared artwork to display at their school. This artwork will help to visibly demonstrate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and serve as a reminder of the importance of coming together in positive […]
Caring for Country (Secondary)
Caring for Country/place and looking after the lands, seas and skies on which one lives and learns is everyone’s responsibility. It’s important to acknowledge that there are many different ways to take and share responsibility for caring for Country that may seem like small steps, but which hold big significance. Learning from Aboriginal and Torres […]
Caring for Country (Primary)
In this activity, students will explore what Country/place means to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They watch the Play school episode ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ to help them to understand the significance of Country/place and to build a personal sense of responsibility for respecting the environment around them. Students are encouraged to become aware of […]
Right Wrongs (Secondary)
This activity aims to raise students’ awareness of the idea that including all people equally doesn’t necessarily result in including all people equitably. It encourages critical thinking about the distinct roles that equality and equity play in inclusive policies and practices.
