A two day conference designed for secondary teachers involved in Aboriginal Studies or those wishing to introduce Aboriginal Studies into their school’s curriculum Practical workshops by experienced teachers with networking sessions and discussions around future directions of the Stage 6 course.

Keynote speakers will provide specialised information about significant areas of course content and big picture issues. Stages 3, 4 and 5 HSIE teachers will also find this conference invaluable in delivering key outcomes of their courses.

Keynote speakers:
    The Hon Verity Firth, Minister for Education and Training
    Professor Larissa Behrendt, Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning
    Professor Peter Read, University of Sydney
    Jack Manning, CEO Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience


Download the ASA Conference flyer for further information.

Audience: secondary teachers, Aboriginal Education Officers, Community Liaison Officers. Primary teachers involved in Aboriginal Studies also welcome.
Target Group: 5–12, KLA: HSIE
Specialist Area: Aboriginal Studies Stages 4, 5 & 6
NSWIT endorsed course
Places available: 100
Registration Closes: Friday 6 November
Note: Teacher Relief, the Aboriginal Education and Training Directorate will fund one relief day per teacher; it is hoped that schools will cover the cost of the other day.
Event Contact: Cathie Burgess
Phone: 93517002
Fax: 93516924
Email: Cathie@koori.usyd.edu.au
Web: NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group website link will be available soon.