Aboriginal Studies develops students’ knowledge and understanding about the historical and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal peoples and the concept of ‘shared histories’ with a view to enabling students to be active and informed citizens in promoting a just society for all Australians. 

Through Aboriginal Studies, students develop interest in and form responsible attitudes to:  

• • Social justice through:  

    • Concern for the rights of Aboriginal and Indigenous peoples. 

    • Respect for the rights of all people. 

    • Commitment to redressing disadvantage, discriminatory practices, racism and injustice.  

  • Intercultural understanding through:  

    • Appreciation of the cultural heritage of Aboriginal peoples.

    • Respect for the world views, belief systems and languages of Indigenous peoples  

    • Valuing the cultural diversity of Australia.  

  • Empathy with Aboriginal peoples’ experiences and views through:   

    • Commitment to examining social and cultural ideas from Aboriginal perspectives.   

    • Acknowledging the shared history of Australia.   

  • Ethical practice through:  

    • Establishing collaborative research methodologies with Aboriginal peoples.  

    • Respect for the intellectual property of others. 

    • Commitment to acknowledging all research sources.   

    • Sensitivity to the values and respect for the rights of individuals and groups involved in community fieldwork. 

NESA Syllabus information – Aboriginal Studies

Through Aboriginal Studies, students will develop:  

• • Knowledge and understanding about:  

    • Social justice and human rights issues and how they impact on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples.  

    • The diversity of contemporary Aboriginal cultural, political, social and economic life.  

    • Government policies, legislation and legal decisions and their impact on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. 

  • Skills to:  

    • Investigate issues and communicate information from a variety of perspectives and develop informed and responsible values and attitudes about:  

      • Social justice.  

      • Intercultural understandings.  

      • Empathy with Aboriginal peoples’ experiences and views.  

      • Ethical research practices. 

• Laptop 

• Workbooks 

• Pens 

• Empathy and an open mind 

• Journalism 

• Policing 

• Corrective Services/ Departmental services 

• Teaching 

• Nursing 

• Counselling 

• National Parks Ranger 

• Legal Work 

• Berwongel Excursion 

• Connection with local community 

• Major Project in the HSC 

• Year 11 – $40 

• Year 12 – $40 

These fees are for access to Edrolo and support materials.