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.
Preferred sporting activities as a participant or spectator
Reasons people engage with sporting activities
Customary sports or games of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
The role of Customary sports and games in Aboriginal Cultures
The role of sport in Aboriginal Peoples' Communities and ways of life
Ways in which sport can represent Aboriginal identities
The history of Aboriginal Peoples' participation in sport
Stereotyping in everyday life such as in the playground or classroom
Key aspects of stereotypes and racism
Bias, racism or stereotypes in sport
The effect of racism and stereotyping on Aboriginal Peoples
Gender representations of Aboriginal Peoples in sport
Examples of sport that provide positive representations of Aboriginal Peoples and/or Cultures
Ways to challenge stereotyping of Aboriginal Peoples
Contributions of Aboriginal sportspeople as role models
Positive outcomes of Aboriginal Peoples' participation and success in sport
Ways in which sport can contribute to positive relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people
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 sport
Share how these contributions and representations of Aboriginal Peoples in sport influence perspectives and contribute to positive relationships between non-Aboriginal people and Aboriginal Peoples