Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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Infographic: Closing the Gap Report 2024
Infographic: Closing the Gap Report 2024

Australia's latest Closing the Gap Report communicates progress towards government targets to achieve equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in areas like education, health and employment. In today’s infographic, we share some of the education results and how they compare to the baseline year data.

Leadership Q&A: Embedding Indigenous perspectives into the fabric of a school
Leadership Q&A: Embedding Indigenous perspectives into the fabric of a school

From the uniform and building names to community consultation and learning, Aboriginal perspectives and culture is woven into the fabric of Googong Public School. Teacher speaks to principal Rebekah Lindsay, a 2024 NAIDOC Teacher of the Year Award winner, about their approach and the success it’s bringing.

Researching education: 5 further readings on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
Researching education: 5 further readings on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education

In celebration of NAIDOC week 2024, we’re sharing 5 pieces of content on the topic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education – including a helpful guide to selecting appropriate resources for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, languages, and more, respectively and effectively.

Teacher resources: Little J & Big Cuz returns for fourth season
Teacher resources: Little J & Big Cuz returns for fourth season

The award-winning children’s TV series Little J & Big Cuz is returning with a brand-new season on 8 July. Now in its fourth season, the animated show is translated into 17 Australian First Nations languages and supports First Nations children and their families with the transition from home to school.

Q&A: Using Teacher content to inform your practice
Q&A: Using Teacher content to inform your practice

We love hearing about the practical ways our readers use our content – taking things they’ve read or heard from our site and adapting it to their own school context. In today’s article, we talk to Kylie Armstrong about how she adapted a Teacher article on First Nations perspectives in mathematics for her own school context.

Researching education: 5 further readings on culturally responsive teaching
Researching education: 5 further readings on culturally responsive teaching

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) seeks to improve the experiences and academic achievements of marginalised and minoritised learners. In this edition of Researching education: 5 further readings, you can read research on CRT, including building cultural competence among teachers, how to further develop culturally responsive pedagogies, and more.

Championing cultural inclusion in schools
Championing cultural inclusion in schools

The Culturally Nourishing Schooling project aims to champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural inclusion and genuine long-term engagement in First Nations communities across New South Wales. In today’s article we speak to Julia Dimitriadis from Matraville Sports High School about how the program has helped her to feel more confident to incorporate Indigenous knowledges and cultures in her classroom.

The Research Files Episode 88: Attracting and retaining a diverse teacher workforce
The Research Files Episode 88: Attracting and retaining a diverse teacher workforce

In this episode of The Research Files, we speak with Suzanne Rice from the University of Melbourne about her new research paper which explores the current diversity of Australia’s teacher workforce, the positive impact a diverse teacher workforce can have on student outcomes, and practical strategies for school leaders on retaining a diverse staff.

Teacher Awards 2023: Leadership Award for Driving School Improvement
Teacher Awards 2023: Leadership Award for Driving School Improvement

In today’s article, we speak with the winner of the Teacher Awards’ Leadership Award for Driving School Improvement, Melissa Shepherd from Laura State School in far-north Queensland, about how she is committed to improving outcomes for all students.

Embedding First Nations perspectives in the curriculum
Embedding First Nations perspectives in the curriculum

Does your school have a Reconciliation Action Plan in place? Briar Road Public School has been recognised for their reconciliation initiatives and in this article, we speak to the principal and Aboriginal Culture and Curriculum teacher about how they have created a culture at their school where Aboriginal education is embedded in the curriculum.