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11–12Aboriginal Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Year 11
Year 12
AST-11-01

examines Knowledges and interpretations of the impacts of invasion and colonisation on NSW Aboriginal Peoples

AST-11-02

investigates consequences of invasion and colonisation for NSW Aboriginal Peoples

AST-11-03

investigates NSW Aboriginal Peoples’ responses to invasion and colonisation

AST-11-04

explains the role of the Dreaming in shaping NSW Aboriginal Peoples’ Culture and connection to Country

AST-11-05

describes the Cultural, political and social significance of Country for NSW Aboriginal Peoples

AST-11-06

explains the role and significance of government policies and legal decisions on NSW Aboriginal Peoples

AST-11-07

explains NSW Aboriginal Peoples’ initiatives in response to government policies, legislation and legal decisions

AST-11-08

examines a variety of sources to share information about Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledges, histories and Cultures

AST-11-09

plans, conducts and documents Community consultation that includes Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov)

AST-12-01

explains Knowledges and interpretations of the impacts of invasion and colonialism on Aboriginal Peoples

AST-12-02

explains consequences of invasion and colonialism for Aboriginal Peoples

AST-12-03

analyses responses of Aboriginal Peoples to social justice and human rights issues

AST-12-04

analyses the significance of Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages

AST-12-05

analyses the role of Country on Aboriginal Peoples’ social, Cultural and political lives

AST-12-06

evaluates the role and significance of government policies and legal decisions on Aboriginal Peoples

AST-12-07

analyses Aboriginal Peoples’ initiatives in response to government policies, legislation and legal decisions

AST-12-08

analyses a variety of sources to share information about Aboriginal and international Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledges, histories and Cultures

AST-12-09

plans, conducts and documents Community consultation that includes Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov)