Koorie Education

Resources

For educators

Supporting students following the Voice to Parliament Referendum

For guidance on how schools can support students, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, following the Voice to Parliament Referendum, refer to the Voice to Parliament information for schools factsheet (DOCX).

Practice notes

Koorie Cultural inclusion is a system-wide shared responsibility at all levels of our department. In early years settings and schools, it is an important part of deepening learners' knowledge and understanding of their world, their country, their community and identity.

The Koorie Cultural Inclusion Practice Notes Resource was developed to facilitate reflection on existing Koorie cultural inclusion practices within schools – what it looks like at a whole school and classroom level. This resource provides examples of ways in which educators can enhance their practice to cultivate a culturally supportive and responsive learning environment in which Australia's First Nations Peoples contributions are visible and celebrated. It includes a school-based case study, teacher tips and leadership guidance that expands on Professional Practice Note 19 published in the teaching and learning professional practice suite in July 2019.

Koorie Cultural Inclusion Consolidated Practice Notes

This professional practice note supports teachers and school leaders to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural inclusion, as an enabling foundation for learning in all Victorian Government schools.

Professional practice note 19: Koorie cultural inclusion

Other resources for educators

• Koorie teaching resources — Resources for teachers covering topics such as protocols for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and teaching Aboriginal languages.
• FUSE contains various education materials, including Koorie English Online
• Careers and further education
• Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups (PDF)

Programs and reforms

• Early Years Koorie Literacy and Numeracy Program
• Marrung education scholarships
• Cultural Understanding and Safety Training (CUST) (staff login required)
• LOOKOUT education support centres
• Navigator Program

Further department support

• Koorie Education Workforce (regional and area office contacts) (staff login required)
• Student Resource Package (SRP) — Equity Funding (Student Based Funding)
• List of scholarships and financial support for Koorie young people