11–12Aboriginal Studies Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Aboriginal Studies Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace Aboriginal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 (2010).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Continue to teach Aboriginal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 (2010) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
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.
Loading are to be integrated throughout this focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
Cultural Knowledges and Practices of Aboriginal Peoples
The meaning and significance of a Cultural Knowledge or Practice
The importance and diversity of Languages to Aboriginal Peoples in NSW
The role of Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages in shaping Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural wellbeing
The role of Aboriginal kinship systems
The importance of Aboriginal kinship systems in communicating Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
Ways to protect Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
How Aboriginal kinship was impacted by invasion and colonisation
Ways in which Aboriginal Peoples’ sharing of Cultural Knowledges and Practices was impacted by invasion and colonisation
Ways that Aboriginal Peoples’ Languages were impacted by invasion and colonisation
The impacts of government policies on family, kin or Culture
The impact of discriminatory practices on Aboriginal Peoples
How racist beliefs were used to justify invasion and colonisation
Impact of Christian missions on Aboriginal Peoples’ kinship systems
Ways that Aboriginal Peoples and Knowledge Holders continue Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
Aboriginal Peoples’ activism and responses to maintain Cultural Knowledges, Practices and Languages
The importance of the Day of Mourning protest and other significant protests for Aboriginal Peoples