11–12Law and the Community Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2025)
The new Law and the Community Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 Syllabus (2010).
2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Continue to teach the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 Syllabus (2010) for Year 12
2027, 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.
Relevant Loading should be integrated with each focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
The different communities individuals can belong to
Rights and responsibilities of individuals in a community
Reasons communities need rules
Rules across a range of communities
Differences between rules and laws
The role of laws in the community
The relationship between the law and community values
Laws that apply in specific contexts
The principle of the rule of law
Ways the rule of law promotes safety and fairness
Fairness and equity under the law for individuals, groups and communities
Balancing the competing needs and priorities of individuals and groups
Individuals and groups that enforce laws
The significance of Customary Lore for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
The roles of Elders and Community members in upholding Customary Lore
The relationship between Country, Peoples and Cultural Practices
Responsibilities in caring for Country
Ways laws are made in Australia
The role of parliament in making laws
The role of courts in making laws
Types of laws
The role of the Australian Constitution
The purpose of a referendum
The court hierarchy in Australia
The role of court personnel
The role of law enforcement bodies
Following laws when travelling or living in other countries
The reasons countries interact with each other
Types of international laws that govern countries
The role of the United Nations
The role of global organisations
The rights of individuals protected by law
Organisations that support the protection of rights
Ways to advocate for human rights
The importance of protecting individuals’ rights