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.
Agreements between individuals in a familiar community
Disagreements between individuals in a familiar community
Legal agreements or contracts in everyday contexts
Reasons for disputes
Types of disputes
Disputes between individuals, including family members, neighbours and in the workplace
Disputes with the government
Disputes under criminal law
Disputes under civil law, including legal contracts and rental agreements
Ways to resolve disputes in familiar contexts
Skills and strategies for conflict resolution
The role of a third party in resolving disputes
Types of third-party people
Ways to seek help with resolving disputes, including through Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service
The role of non-government organisations in assisting individuals to resolve disputes
Types of alternative dispute resolution
Reasons for and against alternative methods of resolving disputes
The role of courts and tribunals in resolving disputes
Outcomes of resolving a dispute