Connection to Country Incursion or Excursion
Take an excursion or organise an incursion to learn about the historical and cultural significance of: This activity involves consulting the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to find out where and what is appropriate to learn about. It is important that you draw on existing relationships when planning something that needs consultation with the […]
Difference is Deadly!
This activity helps children to develop an early awareness of personal or cultural differences, and a positive attitude towards difference, by celebrating what makes them special and unique. Reflecting on cultural identity and what makes you unique can help you to better understand and appreciate other people and cultures. These early attitudes and understandings can […]
From Play School to Pre-School – Learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educators
This activity is about the positive things children can learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people every day. It helps children develop an early (maybe indirect or subconscious) awareness of why it’s good to have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in educational settings.
Group Meeting
In this activity, children meet members of a group or committee with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation. If it’s not possible to meet members, they could learn about the group and what they do. This activity support children to:
Let’s Talk About the Theme for NRW, 2016
Each year Reconciliation Australia selects a different theme to celebrate NRW. For example, the theme for NRW in 2016 was Our History, Our Story, Our Future, which came from The 2016 State of Reconciliation in Australia Report. That theme asked all Australians to reflect on our national identity, and the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]
Let’s Talk About the Theme for NRW, 2017
The theme for NRW 2017 is Let’s Take The Next Steps. In this activity, educators support children to explore the purpose of the 2017 theme and to create their own NRW poster.
Let’s Talk About the Theme for NRW, 2018
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a chance for all of us to take renewed action to spark a change in our schools, workplaces and communities – no matter how big or small. Each year Reconciliation Australia selects a different theme to celebrate NRW. The theme for NRW 2018 was ‘Don’t keep history a mystery’. Use the […]
Let’s Talk About the Theme for NRW, 2022
Each year, Reconciliation Australia selects a new theme to celebrate NRW. The 2022 theme is Be Brave. Make Change. In this activity, educators will support children to explore the meaning and purpose of this year’s theme. They will also consider practical opportunities for bringing this year’s theme into classrooms, around the school and with the […]
Let’s Talk About the Theme for NRW, 2019
Each year, Reconciliation Australia selects a new theme to celebrate NRW. The 2019 theme was Grounded in Truth: Walk Together with Courage. In this activity, educators will support children to explore the meanings and purpose of the theme and create their own poster.
Let’s Talk About the Theme for NRW, 2020
The 2020 theme was In This Together. In this activity, educators will support children to explore the meaning and purpose of the theme. They will also consider practical opportunities for bringing the theme into physical and virtual classrooms, around the school and with the community during NRW and beyond.
