Aboriginal Education and Communities

Aboriginal education policy and key documents

Key department policies and documents for Aboriginal students.

Aboriginal education in NSW public schools

Strategies to achieve outcomes for Aboriginal students P-12 and increase knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories and culture.

Supporting HSC Attainment and Cultural Identity

Increasing the proportion of Aboriginal students attaining Year 12 by 50%, while maintaining their cultural identity.

Aboriginal Languages and cultures

Supporting the development and coordination of programs in the areas of Aboriginal Languages and culture.

Connected Communities

Connected Communities is implemented to achieve Aboriginal student educational outcomes in complex and diverse communities in NSW.

Kimberwalli

Aboriginal Centre for Excellence, supporting young Aboriginal people in Western Sydney to transition from school to further education and employment.

Working in partnership with the NSW AECG Inc.

Learn more about the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, their initiatives and how you can connect and engage with your local AECG.

Re-imagining Evaluation: A Culturally Responsive Evaluation Framework

A culturally responsive evaluation framework

Universal Resources - Aboriginal Education

Access Universal Resources - Aboriginal Education from the Universal Resources Hub.

Contact AEC

Contact information for the Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate.

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News

Evaluations and reports

More information on the evaluation of the strategy.

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Event

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week is a time to reflect and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of First Nations Peoples – recognising them as the Traditional Owners of the land.

Event

The 19th Annual Nanga Mai Awards

The NSW Department of Education Nanga Mai Awards celebrates and recognises the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers, other departmental staff, Aboriginal community members and schools that demonstrate excellence across a diversity of areas.

Early childhood education

Schooling

Skills NSW

Teach NSW

Teaching and learning

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