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.
Personal characteristics, strengths and abilities
Similarities and differences between self and peers
Factors that contribute to personal identity
The diversity of Aboriginal Peoples' identities and Cultures
Importance of Aboriginal Languages to Aboriginal identity
Places that have personal importance
Importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal Peoples and to Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Ways in which Aboriginal Peoples are connected to Country
Engagement with a Welcome to Country or an Acknowledgement of Country
The range of Aboriginal Languages and their geographic locations
Aboriginal Language(s) of the local or regional area
Expression of spiritual identity through Dreaming stories
Diverse family structures
The importance of family and Community(ies) to Aboriginal Peoples
Torres Strait Islander family structures
Cultural expressions and celebrations of personal importance
Forms of Aboriginal Peoples' Cultural expression
The significance of Cultural expression to Aboriginal identity
Cultural celebrations and expressions of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Language and protocols when attending and participating in celebrations
Contemporary influences on Aboriginal Cultural expression
Cultural expressions and interpretations by the local Aboriginal Community
Aboriginal Cultural expression in contemporary contexts
People and everyday experiences that have personal importance
Social factors and experiences that have affected Aboriginal identities in post-invasion Australian society
Impact on Aboriginal Peoples of factors and/or experiences in post-invasion Australian society
Media portrayals of Aboriginal Peoples and Cultures over time
Aboriginal Cultural expressions in music, art, textiles or dance
The need to seek permission to use Aboriginal Cultural expressions in contemporary contexts
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 celebrations or Kinship
Share how celebrations or Kinship contributes to Aboriginal Cultures and identities
Create oral, visual, written or multimodal texts to communicate ideas about identity