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Reconciliation Postcard: Yesterday-Today-TomorrowStaff write a reflective postcard to people of yesterday, or the people of tomorrow, based on their commitments to reconciliation today.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
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Reflecting On Our Cultural IdentitiesThis activity creates a space for staff to reflect on their own cultural identity, cultural responsiveness in their school or early learning service, and Australia's shared national identity.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Reflective Journey: Working with the National Quality StandardEducators record their engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions through the lens of the National Quality Standard and reflect on future goals.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
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Rewarding Reconciliation ActionTeachers or educators will either develop or critically consider their school or early learning service's Vision and criteria for reconciliation.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Scenario - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander FlagsThis scenario encourages staff to develop a strong understanding of the cultural, historic and symbolic meaning and significance of the flags, and to talk confidently about the importance of publicly displaying the flags.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Scenario - Acknowledgement of CountryDiscuss this scenario with a group of your staff to start a conversation about the importance of understanding the act of acknowledging Country.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Scenario - The Burden of ExperienceDiscuss this scenario as a group to explore some of the challenges there can be when working closely with the community, and how best to support people who are deeply involved in the community.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Scenario – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the ClassroomDiscuss this scenario with a group of your staff to explore the potential complexities involved in inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into your classroom.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Searching for StakeholdersStaff use a range of online directories to help them locate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders that could make meaningful contributions to the achievement of RAP Actions.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Sharing StoriesTeachers and educators use media from the Sharing Stories Foundation Digital Storytelling Program to critically engage in stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures shared by Elders, Traditional Owners and children.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Student SurveyTeachers and educators establish formal or informal surveys or focus groups to find out more information about the needs, experiences and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and children in your school or early learning service.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Tackling TokenismA fear of ‘tokenism’ is often given as a barrier to demonstrating respect for First Nations perspectives. This activity encourages staff to turn ‘tokenism’ into meaningful and practical action.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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The Workplace RAP ProgramStaff and RAP Working Group members learn about Reconciliation Australia’s Workplace RAP program and develop a stronger appreciation of the unique role that schools and early learning services play in relation to workplace RAP program.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Welcome to CountryStaff reflect on what it means to feel and be welcomed by others generally and then engage with the particular significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Welcome to Country conventions.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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What is your Vision for Reconciliation?Use this activity to brainstorm with all staff and, where possible, members of the community, about your Vision for Reconciliation.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
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Yarn and ConnectStaff and RAP Working Group members will explore the interconnectedness between groups of people.
- Relevant Subjects
- Cross-Curricula
- Relevant Years
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary