Information about educational and training support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A focus area of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement is that respect is given to preserving the world’s oldest living cultures which enhances social inclusion and empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to fully engage in lifelong learning and positive generational experiences. We will achieve this outcome by focusing on:
- embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into learning programs, with a focus on local history, culture and knowledge.
- keeping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage alive and current.
- assisting teachers in becoming confident and capable in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, with their histories, cultures and languages visible throughout school communities and learning programs.
- supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and adults at all stages of life to experience and enjoy the learning journey of choice.
- supporting ACT Government employees to be culturally competent/literate with access to cross cultural training and immersion programs commensurate with their roles.
- supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ACT Government employees in their journey of lifelong learning.
In the ACT there are educational supports and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education in the ACT public education system
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship grants
- ACT Adult Community Education (ACE) Grants Program
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Australian Catholic University
- Australian National University access for Indigenous students
- Charles Sturt University First National student support
- University of Canberra Ngunnawal Centre
- Yurauna Centre at the Canberra Institute of Technology