Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources

1. Strengths
Online Mentoring – A customised mentorship that focuses on Aboriginal topics that can be done flexibly in an
online setting
Professional Development – A customised virtual workshop that is flexible to the needs of the client and their
specific needs
Live Webinars – Live Webinars are offered to foster professional development in Indigenous perspectives and
education
Pre-Recorded Webinars – A budget-friendly option for professionals, who want to develop their cultural
confidence
Programming and Planning - A seminar created to build professional development, cultural competency and how
to embed Aboriginal perspectives in educator's curriculums
Koori Curriculum Book Summit – A virtual conference that is dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
children’s stories
Koori Curriculums website states that it provides services in 7 areas:
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Portfolio Item 1 - Koori Curriculum
Services
Unique Feature
Link: https://kooricurriculum.com
The Koori Curriculum is an Aboriginal consultancy that provides cultural confidence in Aboriginal Early Childhood
education. They aim to work with educators on growing their cultural competence across diverse areas of education
and help assist in the embedding of Aboriginal perspectives in their curriculums.
Founded by a Wiradjuri woman, The Koori Curriculum is a barrier-breaking business run by an Aboriginal woman who
is an early childhood teacher, who is passionate about education and community.
The Koori Curriculum Shop – The shop offers a wide range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and
educator resources. Products offered, but are not limited to books, bush tucker, games, educator resources and
supplies and posters.
The Koori Curriculum's strength is its supply of varied cultural media and resources that provides educators with
cultural knowledge that’s flexible and easily accessible. Jessica Staines innovative approach to culturally supporting
educators, with a team of diverse education professionals, sets her consultancy apart and provides new and
experienced teachers with the capability to build their cultural competency in the classroom, as well as provide
positive educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
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2. Language in culture and education – Gujaga provides Dharawal language and culture programs in schools that are
integrated into the school curriculum
Research and Reports – Gujaga prides itself on ‘tell our story, our way’ by sharing culture through projects with
educational and corporate organisations
Cultural Experiences – The Gujaga Foundation provides support in different avenues for cultural events,
performances, and workshops, which are delivered by culturally authorised members
Gujaga Foundation website states that it provides services in the following areas:
Strengths
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Portfolio Item 2 - Gujaga Foundation
Services
Unique Feature
Link: https://www.gujaga.org.au
The Gujaga Foundation is a leading language and cultural research organisation based within the La Perouse
Aboriginal Community in Sydney. Gujaga operates within cultural protocols by working collaboratively with Elders, their
community, as well as academics. Although Gujaga’s aim is to build cultural knowledge and power within the La
Perouse community, the organisation also provides their services throughout Sydney and nationally through their
language phone application (app).
Dharawal Dictionary – The dictionary features Dharawal words, with pictures, meanings and a listening function
that helps you pronounce the words correctly
Dharawal Phrases – Dharawal phrases are a collection of sentences that can be said to be incorporated into
everyday conversation, this section also features the listening function
Activities – The activities tab is an interactive function of the app that serves as a quiz to help match the pictures to
the words
The Dharawal Language and Culture App has been developed by Gujaga to reclaim the Dharawal language while also
providing cultural knowledge. Gujaga’s app is an invaluable tool that can assist people of all ages to develop their
cultural knowledge and encourage speaking Dharawal on country.
The app features:
The Gujaga Foundation’s strength is its versatility in its services, which include cultural lessons, language lessons,
community research and early years education support. They are also based and operated out of traditional land with a
repertoire of Elders, leading academics and knowledge holders contributing to the education Gujaga provides.
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3. 8 Ways Aboriginal Pedagogy – 8 Ways provides information on the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning and their
framework, as well as how educators incorporate it into their own pedagogy
Training – 8 Ways provides a 10-hour accredited Aboriginal Pedagogy Course that is endorsed by The Department
of Education and contributes to hours recognised by the Institute Registered professional development
Lesson and Teaching resources – 8 Ways provide ‘Best Practice’ resources in English, mathematics, history,
technology, and physical education, as well as providing guides on planning, behaviour management and cultural
competency
8 Ways website states that it provides services and resources in the following:
Strengths
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Portfolio Item 3 - 8 Ways – Aboriginal Pedagogy
Services
Unique Feature
Story Sharing
Learning Maps
Non-Verbal
Symbols and Images
Land Links
Non-Linear
Deconstruct and Reconstruct
Community Links
Link: https://www.8ways.online/
8 Ways is an Aboriginal pedagogy framework and is an initiative by the NSW Department of Education. The website
states that the pedagogy framework goes beyond cultural competency and focuses on holistically creating
relationships between people, land, culture, language, and spirit. 8 Ways aims to be an entry point for teachers to
safely engage in Aboriginal pedagogy to encourage embedding Aboriginal perspectives into their curriculums.
The 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning are:
A unique feature of the 8 Ways website is the sharing of resources and provides a protocol for using the information
and resources from the website which includes giving back – which represents the Aboriginal cultural protocol of “if you
use something from here, please put something back”.
8 Ways' strength is that it is an NSW Department of Education endorsed Aboriginal pedagogy framework that
interconnects eight pedagogies driven by Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and individuals. The website is
also managed by NSW Department of Education staff in rural schools, denoting that the resources provided are by
other teachers in the industry.
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4. Key Considerations to Delivering ‘The Archie Roach Stolen Generations Resources’ document – A document created
by Culture is Life, to ensure the safety and well-being of students and teachers, as well as provide cultural
considerations for teaching the unit
Took The Children Away – The first lesson in the unit based on the story and song ‘Took the Children Away’
Cultural Identity – The second lesson in the unit is based on interconnectedness and belonging and how they
correlate with the lived experiences of Stolen Generation survivors
Stolen Generations – The third lesson is centred around the impacts of the Assimilation Policy, specifically
intergenerational trauma and loss of culture and identity for Indigenous people
Talking Our Truths – The fourth lesson is based on truth-telling and exploring the importance of educators
educating themselves to teach history authentically and honestly
Healing Through Story and Arts – The last lesson in the unit is about how Aboriginal people use art and story to heal
and how others can find their voice and expression through arts
ABC Education website provides the following resources for delivering the Archie Roach Stolen Generations Resources:
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Portfolio Item 4 - Archie Roach Stolen Generations Resources
Unit Features:
Unique Feature
Link: https://www.abc.net.au/education/archie-roach-took-the-children-away/13680018
Archie Roach Stolen Generations Resources is a Stolen Generations unit produced through ABC Education based on
‘Took The Children Away’ by Archie Roach. Took The Children Away is a song based on his experiences and the
collective trauma of being forcibly removed and the Stolen Generations. It is an emotionally evoking memoir of the
impact of the Australian government historically taking Aboriginal children away from their families, culture, and
community. The song has now been turned into a book and illustrated by Archie Roach's wife Ruby Hunter.
A unique feature that ABC Education has provided is a recommendation on how to adjust the lessons for younger
audiences and early-stage education. This allows the themes and history of the Stolen Generations accessible at an
earlier age in education.
The unit was created based on the song Took The Children Away and its connection to the Stolen Generations and
offers many cultural competency and safety resources for educators to use in conjunction with the lessons, including
'how to conduct a yarning circle' and 'how to avoid cultural appropriation'.
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