Education

Orange fire background with yellow text "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud" Keep the Fire Burning School Resource

Keep the Fire Burning Resource 2024

This resource was created by Common Ground and Jordyn Green from Learning to Ngangaanha. The resource links to the
Australian Curriculum for Years 3-7 and has a strong focus on the subject areas of English, Humanities and Social Sciences and The Arts.
The resource is designed to be used during NAIDOC Week over five days – from Monday 8 July to Friday 12 July. There are five sections, each focusing on a different concept relating to the 2024 NAIDOC theme.

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Image of 2 Aboriginal women hugging. One is older and one is young. Respect Victoria Decolonise your Booklist

All First Nations people deserve safety, equality and respect. Respect Victoria have collated some tips on decolonising your reading list.

Click here for information to book lists and podcasts.

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Illustrated image of 3 young people linking arms with the outside 2 waving. Lower image shows various illustrated people in differnt poses. Decorative pieces throughout and text "Solid Voices of Tomorrow" Solid Voices of Tomorrow

Solid Voices of Tomorrow is a resource guide for community controlled organisations working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Solid-Voices-of-Tomorrow-Guide-FINAL-NOVEMBER-2022

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Image of a Public Victoria Transport bus and bus stop Travel Pass – Helping Students in Crisis Get to School

The Victoria Government is offering 30-Day Travel Passes Victorian Government schools at no cost to support students in crisis. Schools can provide a Travel Pass to primary and secondary students who are experiencing a crisis, such as family violence or sudden financial hardship, to ensure that they can continue to attend school, receive an education, participate in school activities, and access support services.

Visit Public Transport Victoria or call 1800 800 07 for details.

 

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2 young boys. One is sittong on a chair and the other is sitting on the lap of the boy in the chair. bupup balak wayipungang initiative (formerly the Koorie Preschool Assistant Initiative)

bupup balak wayipungang initiative which means; Helping/Supporting Young Kids (formerly the Koorie Preschool Assistant Initiative) will be rolled out across the five Local Government Areas (LGA’s) within the Western Melbourne region.

These LGA’s include:

The program will support all services within the Western Region municipalities that offer a funded kindergarten program.

 

bupup balak wayipungang flyer

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Kinder classroom with Aboriginal flag and artwork on the wall Koorie Kids Shine Cultural Safety at Kinder

 

Koorie Kids Shine Cultural Safety at Kinder video highlights the importance of acknowledging, including and celebrating Aboriginal culture to create a safe and accepting environment for Aboriginal children and their families.

Services should contact their regional Koorie Education Coordinator to discuss cultural safety at their kinder.

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Flyer for VAEAI Back to School Information 2023 For Parents & Carers

2023 VAEAI Back to School Information Pack

This new resource is equipped with Victorian organisations/agencies that can assist with getting ready for the new school year.

The listed organisations can help with:
– Uniforms.
– Booklists.
– School shoes.
– Learning devices.
– School camps and excursions.
– School tuition.
– Extra-curricular activities.

Please read the information pack to see which organisation/s best fit your needs.

Available on our website: vaeai.org.au/resources

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Nugal Murrup Buladu - Belong Spirit Grow. Children's Drawing Nugal Murrup Buladu – Belong Spirit Grow – resources for Aboriginal families and carers of Aboriginal children.

VACSAL Aboriginal Best Start is proud to be part of the Darebin Best Start Aboriginal Reference Group, who have worked together to develop resources for mob, known as “Nugal Murrup Buladu” – “Belong, Spirit, Grow”.  These resources include links to culturally appropriate information, posters, cards & videos for Aboriginal families and carers of Aboriginal children

1.  Early Start Kindergarten

2.  Transition to School

3.  Supports for Children with Diverse Learning Needs

This video series provide key information through the lived experience of community members to support parents and carers to know who to reach out for support and guidance.

Check out the full list of Nugal Murrup Buladu – resources for families HERE.

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NAIDOC logo NAIDOC Education Resources

Subscribe to the National NAIDOC eNewsletter and follow the website, FacebookTwitter or Instagram pages to be notified of key events.

These NAIDOC Educational Resources can be used to obtain foundational knowledge about National NAIDOC Week and the history of themes since 1972.

The teaching ideas developed by the National NAIDOC Committee directly support teachers in addressing The Australian Curriculum: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture cross-curriculum priority. Content can be used across multiple learning areas and stages/grades from Foundational Studies to Year 12. The material on this site may also be relevant to VET and University students undertaking Indigenous Studies.

Artowkr for NAIDOC 2022 theme of Get up! Stand up! Show up!SBS is the Official Education Partner for National NAIDOC Week.  SBS produces the National NAIDOC Week Educational Resources which contain concepts relevant to a broad range of learners and topics, and will provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in classrooms beyond the dates of NAIDOC Week.  Download a beautiful PDF booklet and view the comprehensive online Teachers Resource resource for 2022 HERE.

Ryhia Dank, a young Gudanji/Wakaja artist from the Northern Territory was the winner of the prestigious National NAIDOC poster competition for 2022 with her entry, Stronger.  Meet Ryhia and learn more about her storywork by watching this VIDEO HERE.

Check out the Gallery of NAIDOC Posters from 1972 to the present HERE.

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Logo for Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated. Grey writing with a grey, yellow and orange stripe at the end. Walking Together – VAEAI

Walking Together is an inclusion support & protocols resource for generalist early childhood care & education services.  It provides an introductory overview of Koorie people, communities, customs & protocols.  It is the culmination of insights from professionals working in Aboriginal education, and includes resources and suggestions for practice.

Artwork for VAEAI Walking Together strategyThe Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated has developed Walking Together in partnership with the Victorian Inclusion Agency.

ACCESS WALKING TOGETHER RESOURCE HERE.

 

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