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News
‘Co-design’ is the latest buzzword in Indigenous education policy. Does it live up to the hype?
Co-design is the new buzz word being applied to relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. It has been used as…
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In The Classroom
Reconciliation through education: new resource launched for teaching on the Stolen Generations
From today, teachers Australia-wide will have a new set of resources to help them educate their students on one of…
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Policy & Reform
Teachers’ HECS debt to be waived: Close the Gap
Despite efforts of successive cabinets, the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous outcomes has yet to be closed. Prime Minister Scott…
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How a Weetbix-loving pig is helping lift Indigenous literacy
Nine new books written in Kriol have been launched to help boost Indigenous literacy. Students from St Joseph’s Catholic College…
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In The Classroom
NAPLAN National Report: Indigenous, LBOTE students most improved
In August we learned that there were NAPLAN triumphs and concerns: overall, reading and numeracy were up, yet writing had…
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Policy & Reform
Indigenous scholar to help ‘close the gap’ from afar
David Unaipon - the Indigenous man on the Australian $50 note - would be proud. Professor Lester-Irabinna Rigney is about…
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Policy & Reform
Melbourne school helps Indigenous students transition to private education
You’ve probably heard of private school scholarships for Indigenous students, but what about helping them adapt to their new environment…
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Indigenous congress struggles to stay afloat following cuts
A bipartisan organisation that has been advocating for improvements in Indigenous education is now unable to make its rent after…
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Zero happiness: Indigenous teens down on life in survey
A new report from Mission Australia shows 10 per cent of Indigenous young men aged 15 to 19, and 5…
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‘Pecan Summer’ brings Indigenous vocal talent to the big stage
Australia has had a long, rich cultural history of producing some of the greatest performing artists to grace the world…
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