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 12
Loading are to be integrated as appropriate.
Role and significance of human rights for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
Purpose and impact of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples’ progress towards land rights, citizenship, treaty(ies) and sovereignty
Opportunities to improve human rights outcomes for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
The impacts of racism on human rights progress for Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples
Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples’ responses and initiatives to address racism
Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples’ responses and initiatives to improve their legal and political status
Role of Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples’ advocacy groups in progressing their human rights
Government policies, legislation and inquiries to advance Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples’ human rights