Career Start

Support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduate teachers

Career Start recognises the need to create culturally safe spaces for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in our school communities. As such, the Career Start program’s design and implementation is supported by a dedicated senior advisor role to:

• ensure there is an understanding of the varying needs of First Nations graduate teachers
• provide guidance to mentors around how best to support First Nations graduate teachers
• guide all graduate teachers in supporting First Nations learners across the state
• incorporate First Nations perspectives into all Career Start supports
• work towards building culturally safe schools.

For more information or to seek specialised support, please contact Angela Swindle – Senior Advisor Koorie Specialist at Angela.Swindle@education.vic.gov.au. Angela is a Wiradjuri woman.