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.
Everyday technologies that have personal interest or importance
Range of familiar technologies
Range of technologies developed and used by Aboriginal Peoples
Use of Aboriginal Peoples' technologies in Aboriginal social and Cultural Practices
Aboriginal Peoples’ technologies prior to invasion and colonisation
Ways in which Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people have shared and adapted each other's technologies over time
The relationship between Aboriginal Peoples' technologies and the environment
Ways in which Aboriginal Peoples' environmental management practices sustain and regenerate the environment
The contribution of Aboriginal Peoples' technologies to innovation, science, Cultural tourism or trade
Cultural Knowledges applied to contemporary technologies
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 an aspect of technology used by Aboriginal Peoples and ways in which Aboriginal Peoples continue to use their technologies
Share how Aboriginal Peoples' technologies are important to Aboriginal Peoples and Australian society