11–12Aboriginal Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Aboriginal Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2010).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2010) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Students have the opportunity to individually or collaboratively participate in designing and conducting an investigation into a topic of their choice related to an aspect of the course. As part of the Aboriginal Community engagement research project, students may develop a process journal. The process journal can be produced in a range of forms and is used to record and communicate the Community engagement, development and findings of the research. Students have opportunities to apply their understanding of Aboriginal Community consultation protocols and ethical research practices developed throughout the course to produce an original piece of work on a specific interest or theme from the course.
Loading are to be integrated throughout this focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
Apply appropriate Aboriginal Community(ies) consultation protocols
Follow respectful interaction and communication practices in a Culturally safe way
Engage in developing reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal Peoples and Communities
Demonstrate respect and appreciation for Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and experiences
Include sources developed by Aboriginal Peoples
Acknowledge the rights of Aboriginal Peoples over their histories and Cultures
Follow the guidance of Aboriginal Peoples on how information about them or their Communities can be used
Recognise copyright and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) when accessing or sharing information
Select a topic related to the course content
Identify sources of information
Identify sources developed by Aboriginal Peoples
Identify appropriate people to connect with and how to make contact
Explore strategies for engagement with Community
Determine a time and focus for engagement with Community
Identify and sequence the steps required for the project
Use digital technologies safely to locate and access appropriate and authentic information
Engage with Aboriginal Community(ies) to collect information relevant to the project
Respect and value Aboriginal voices when consulting with Community
Document the plan for the project
Document the progress of the research process
Record any Aboriginal Community consultation and correspondence
Acknowledge information sources for the project
Share results using Culturally appropriate language
Identify learning strengths demonstrated through the Aboriginal Community engagement research project
Identify challenges experienced through the Aboriginal Community engagement research project and how these were managed
Select and use a range of communication forms to share results of the research project