Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Information

Resource

Stronger Smarter Institute: A First Nations Community Empowerment Framework

This framework supports schools and First Nations communities to work in genuine partnership, shifting power towards community decision making to improve student engagement, belonging and educational outcomes. 

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Infographic

Blak Ignited: Relational safety

This infographic outlines the behaviours that build or erode relational safety, showing how ways of being, speaking, and relating can either create trust, belonging, and shared responsibility or close space and break trust. 

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Tools

Deep Collaboration: Finding new ways for First Nations and other multicultural Australians to lead together

This framework explores the foundational principles and language needed for deep collaboration between First Nations and other Australians, emphasising awareness of power, culture and shared decision-making.

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Jan - May

• 26 January: Survival Day
• 13 February: Anniversary Of The Apology To Australia’s Indigenous Peoples
• 20 March: Harmony Day (Formerly known as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination)
• 21 March: National Close The Gap Day
• 26 May: National Sorry Day
• 27 May: Anniversary Of The 1967 Referendum
• 27 May – 3 June: National Reconciliation Week
• 29 May: Torres Strait Islander Flag Day

June - December

• 3 June: Mabo Day
• 1 July: Coming Of The Light
• 4 – 11 July: National NAIDOC Week
• 4 August: National Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
• 9 August: International Day Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples
• 4 Sep: Indigenous Literacy Day

Culturally responsive professional development for First Nations educators

How to be a true ally to First Nations educators, children and families

CELA Cultural Consultant Lisa Walker reflects on what true allyship looks like, how it differs from surface gestures, and the vital role leaders play in fostering it.

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Exploring Aboriginal music in the classroom

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Emerging Minds: Using Aboriginal cultural knowledge systems to strengthen families’ resilience

E-learning

This course provides a framework to help guide you in your work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, using the ‘Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge Systems to Strengthen Families’ Resilience’ yarning cards and tools.

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Strengthening mainstream ECEC service engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

NEW - Self-paced - CELA

This self-paced course aims to provide support for educators in mainstream early childhood services who want to cultivate partnerships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and embed local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages in the curriculum.   

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Embedding First Nations perspectives into the early years setting

Workshop

Training with Zeyawgub Consultancy.

Join Torres Strait Islander educator, artist and workshop facilitator, Deb Belyea, for an engaging workshop on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives into the Early Years Setting. 

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Self-reflection on cultural inclusion for First Nations children

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This resource will help you to kickstart your own individual cultural learning journey and provide a friendly reminder that things are not as easy for a lot of First Nations Peoples across our continent. 

Written by CELA Cultural Advisor Lisa Walker

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Creating a culturally safe workplace for First Nations employees

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These guidelines will help you foster a workplace environment that truly respects and understands the First Nations cultures and practices of employees.

Written by CELA Cultural Advisor Lisa Walker

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Accessing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources in an Ethical Way

This resource written by CELA Cultural Advisor Lisa Walker includes principles to guide your choices, helpful resources, an ethics checklist and guidance on how to build connections.

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