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 investigate Aboriginal Peoples’ connections to land, water and sky Country through the study of ONE option from the list below:
- Aboriginal Peoples’ connection to Country 1960 to present
- Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages 1960 to present.
Loading are to be integrated throughout this focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
Loading are to be integrated throughout this focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
Aboriginal Peoples’ connection to land, water and sky Country
Recognition of the ongoing connection of Aboriginal Peoples to their land and water
The access, use and protection of water by Aboriginal Peoples
The right of Aboriginal Peoples to make decisions about their lives, land, Culture and Communities
The return of Aboriginal land to Aboriginal Peoples
The importance and impact of the Mabo case
The role of native title in recognising Aboriginal Peoples’ rights to land and waters
The role of native title in continuing connection to Country
The importance of land and water rights to the Cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal Peoples
The role of land rights in strengthening the autonomy of Aboriginal Peoples
The recognition and celebration of Aboriginal Peoples’ land rights, water rights and native title achievements
Ways in which access to land and water Country can contribute to Aboriginal Peoples' self-determination and autonomy
Challenges for Aboriginal Peoples in progressing land and water rights
Government and policy actions required to progress Aboriginal land and water rights
Ways that Aboriginal Peoples have continued to progress land and water rights
Ways that Aboriginal Peoples have continued to progress Native Title claims