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7–10Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2027
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Stage 4
Stage 5
Life Skills
AST4-ADJ-01

in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8

AST5-IDE-01

describes the diverse factors that contribute to an Aboriginal person's identity

AST5-IDE-02

explains ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain and celebrate identity

AST5-CUL-01

analyses the diverse and dynamic nature of Aboriginal Cultures across time and location

AST5-FCA-01

explains the roles and importance of families and Communities for Aboriginal Peoples

AST5-SAA-01

explains the importance of self-determination and autonomy for Aboriginal Peoples

AST5-ROL-01

analyses the significance of the roles of Aboriginal Peoples locally, regionally, nationally and internationally

AST5-REL-01

explains factors that influence perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples and the range of relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people

AST5-DAT-01

applies appropriate Community consultation protocols and ethical research practices to gather, protect and interpret data

AST5-INF-01

selects and uses a range of research methodologies and technologies to locate, select, organise and share information and findings

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-IDE-01

recognises factors that contribute to identity

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-IDE-02

recognises the importance of identity for Aboriginal Peoples

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-CUL-01

engages with a range of Aboriginal Cultures and Cultural expressions

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-FCA-01

describes the role of families and Communities for Aboriginal Peoples

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-SAA-01

recognises the importance of self-determination and autonomy for Aboriginal Peoples

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-ROL-01

identifies the contributions of Aboriginal Peoples in a range of contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-REL-01

recognises relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-REL-02

identifies how representations of Aboriginal Peoples in Australian society influence the perceptions of non-Aboriginal people

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-DAT-01

recognises and uses protocols for working with Aboriginal Peoples and Communities

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-DAT-02

recognises ethical practices for gathering and protecting data

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-INF-01

uses strategies to locate and select information

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
ASTLS-INF-02

uses strategies to organise and share information