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
Year 11
Loading are to be integrated as appropriate.
Significance of the Dreaming in shaping Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
The diversity and importance of Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
The role of Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages in shaping Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural wellbeing
The social and Cultural significance of Aboriginal kinship systems
The roles and impacts of racism as a justification for invasion and colonisation
Impacts of invasion on Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
Impacts of government legislation including the Aborigines Protection Act 1909 (NSW), with reference to the Stolen Generations
The role and impacts of the Frontier Wars on Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
Impacts of Christian missions on Aboriginal Peoples’ kinship systems
Strategies Aboriginal activists and Knowledge Holders used to counteract the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
Achievements of Aboriginal activists in counteracting the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
Significance of the Day of Mourning protest