Education

 

Let's Start: Exploring Together - an early intervention program for Northern Territory children and families
Gary Robinson, and others School for Social and Policy Research 13 January 2010
The Let’s Start project was a trial to implement the Exploring Together Preschool Program (ETPP) in the Northern Territory (NT) for managing behaviour problems in Indigenous and other children.

 

Study of the expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples
Human Rights Council 09 November 2009
Indigenous peoples have historically been among the poorest and most excluded and disadvantaged sector of society. A major factor contributing to the disadvantaged position of indigenous peoples is the lack of quality education - which may be defined as education that is well resourced, culturally sensitive, respectful of heritage and that takes into account history, cultural security and integrity, encompasses human rights, community and individual development, and is designed in a way that is implementable - depriving millions of indigenous children of the basic human right to education.

 

Study of the expert mechanism on the rights of indigenous peoples
Human Rights Council 09 November 2009
Indigenous peoples have historically been among the poorest and most excluded and disadvantaged sector of society. A major factor contributing to the disadvantaged position of indigenous peoples is the lack of quality education - which may be defined as education that is well resourced, culturally sensitive, respectful of heritage and that takes into account history, cultural security and integrity, encompasses human rights, community and individual development, and is designed in a way that is implementable - depriving millions of indigenous children of the basic human right to education.

 

Indigenous education and social policy development in NSW 
Tessa Keenan Nura Gili Indigenous Programs 09 July 2009
This paper discusses the historical context of the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and the NSW Aboriginal Education Policy, and emphasises the need for culturally inclusive policies with relevant policy implementation strategies. Presented at the 2009 Australian Social Policy Conference.

 

Protecting Human Rights in Australia - A community Education Kit - Education
Everyone has the right to education. This document outlines Australian policy goals, including full development of students' talents, attainment of high standards, non-discriminatory provision and promotion of diversity. Read about in what areas Australian governments are failing in their responsibilities, including Indigenous student outcomes, and what should be done to address these failings.

 

Aboriginal Education Resources from the SA Museum
Visit the South Australian Museum website for a very useful list of downloads to support Aboriginal studies, perspectives and Reconciliation.

 

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