7–10Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus
The new Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
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.
Types of media
Use of media
Stereotyping in everyday life such as in the playground or classroom
Key aspects of stereotypes and racism
Bias, racism or stereotypes in media
The effect of racism and stereotyping on Aboriginal Peoples
Gender representations of Aboriginal Peoples in the media
Examples of media that provide positive representations of Aboriginal Peoples and/or Cultures
Ways to challenge stereotyping of Aboriginal Peoples
A range of advertisements that depict Aboriginal Peoples and Cultures
Responses to advertisements that depict Aboriginal Peoples and Cultures
A range of media and social media encountered in everyday life
Reasons for engaging with media and social media
Ways in which media influences targeted audiences
Representations of Aboriginal Peoples and/or Aboriginal Cultures in the media
Examples of media that are owned and/or controlled by Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
The meaning of individual ownership
Familiar types of shared ownership
Respect for ownership
The difference between ownership and Custodianship
Custodianship as it relates to Aboriginal Cultures
Respect and appreciation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural expressions
Appropriate Community consultation protocols
Awareness of ethical research practices
Explore the contributions or representations of Aboriginal Peoples in the media
Share how contributions and representations of Aboriginal Peoples in the media influence perspectives and contribute to positive relationships between non-Aboriginal people and Aboriginal Peoples