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.
Loading are to be integrated throughout this focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
The importance of treating people fairly
Ways to ensure people are treated fairly
Human rights recognised and protected under law
The importance of rights for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
The importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
Challenges to human rights for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
Rights and responsibilities as citizens of a country
The progress toward citizenship for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
Ways in which Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination is expressed
Ways that Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples can further progress self-determination
The role of treaties for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
The role of land rights for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
Ways that Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples experience racism
The impacts of racism on individuals and Communities
Ways in which Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples have advocated for human rights
Key features of an initiative or action that aims to address human rights issues for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
The impact of an initiative or action that aims to address human rights issues for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
Ways that Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples have addressed racism