7–10Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2024)
The new Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2020).
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. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 5
Teachers select options from:
- Aboriginal Peoples and the visual arts
- Aboriginal Peoples and the performing arts
- Aboriginal Peoples and the media
- Aboriginal Peoples interaction with legal and political systems
- Aboriginal Peoples and film and television
- Aboriginal Peoples and technologies
- Aboriginal Peoples and sport
- School-developed option.
Changes over time in key themes and images of Aboriginal Peoples, histories and Cultures in film and television
Effects of stereotyping, bias and racism in film and television on Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people
Ways in which film and television have increased awareness of Aboriginal histories and Cultures among non-Aboriginal people
Role of film and television in Australia in educating people, influencing non-Aboriginal people’s perceptions and increasing their engagement with Aboriginal Peoples, histories and Cultures
Impact of Aboriginal Peoples’ lived experiences in film or television on educating and influencing perceptions about Aboriginal Peoples, Cultures and histories
Changing roles of Aboriginal Peoples in film and television over time
Positive outcomes of representations of Aboriginal Peoples in film and television, including self-determination and autonomy
Impact of information and communication technologies on Aboriginal film and television
Explore local Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Community perspectives on film and television
Communicate ideas about local Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Community perspectives on film and television
Apply ethical research skills, including consultation protocols, to work effectively with Aboriginal Peoples and Communities
Demonstrate understanding of ethical responsibilities surrounding Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)