Rae Carlson University of Sydney 2012 Aboriginal Studies Conference

 Guided by the Melbourne Declaration (2008)  Three phases:  Phase 1: English, mathematics, science and history;  Phase 2: geography, languages, the arts,  Phase 3: economics and business, civics and citizenship, health and physical education, and ICT and design and technology

Guided by the Melbourne Declaration (2008) Three phases: Phase 1: English, mathematics, science and history; Phase 2: geography, languages, the arts, Phase 3: economics and business, civics and citizenship, health and physical education, and ICT and design and technology

 three cross-curriculum priorities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and Sustainability.  Seven General capabilities : literacy, numeracy, information and communication technology competence, critical and creative thinking, ethical behaviour, personal and social competence and intercultural understanding.

 4 subjects: History Geography Economics & Business Civics & Citizenship

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 Students will develop knowledge an understanding of enterprises established by Aboriginal & Indigenous communities & the financial services available to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities. This will assist students in understanding the importance of economic independence to self- determination for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples… (Page 16)

Receives a specific mention in the Learn to’s for Consumer Choice “propose options that could be taken to improve financial services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and remote communities” Page 19 However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies can permeate all aspects of the syllabus. Most appropriate to Consumer Choice, Personal Finance, Law and Society, Employment Issues, Political Involvement and Running a Business

 realised-as-aunty-beryl-opens-her-bush- tucker-cafe m4h.html realised-as-aunty-beryl-opens-her-bush- tucker-cafe m4h.html  Links to Commerce: personal finance – earning an income, employment issues, promoting and selling and running a business.

 Hannah Ingram and Timothy Adams: (See separate PowerPoint)  Floura Binham and Amanda Liu (See separate PowerPoint)

 Curriculum support:  ams/geogprogs.htm ams/geogprogs.htm  AECG: 

 the origins of the continent: Aboriginal perspective  Dreaming Stories, especially those specific to your local community.  Local Elders to tell stories or published stories such as “We Come From the Land” from Streetwize magazine.

 types of communities in Australia including indigenous communities  At least ONE Australian community: Choose an Indigenous community!  BOS Aboriginal Education section for units on Community case studies: Bundjalung, Anangu & Murray Islands ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/aboriginal- studies/st5-units

 Factors causing change in Australian communities including:  Recognition of native title:  HREOC: ml plus “Face the Facts” booklet ml  National Native Title Tribunal:   Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

 Coastal management  Land and water management:  Indigenous land management: ◦ Bush tucker and Bush medicine – Local Elders/community groups to conduct fieldwork ◦ Totems: Consult community for advice

 Focus: Australia in its regional and global contexts and the roles of individuals and groups in planning for a better future  Future challenges for Australia:  Human rights:  HREOC: plus “Face the Facts” booklet  Reconciliation/Constitutional Recognition: You Me Unity:  Global Education: