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
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.
Select an option below to see all associated outcomes.
Loading are to be integrated as appropriate.
The roles and significance of Country for land rights, water rights and native title
The interrelationships between land rights, water rights, native title and sovereignty
Aboriginal initiatives and key events in securing land rights
Judicial decisions, precedents and the Mabo case
Aboriginal initiatives and key events in securing native title
The importance of land rights, water rights, High Court decisions and Native Title legislation for improving and strengthening Cultural wellbeing
The impacts of land rights, water rights, High Court decisions and Native Title legislation on autonomy
The recognition and celebration of Aboriginal Peoples’ land rights, water rights and native title achievements
Aboriginal Peoples’ initiatives in overcoming challenges relating to land rights, water rights and native title
Social, political and legal changes necessary to progress land rights and water rights
Social, political and legal changes necessary to progress native title