This course is for all educators at any stage of their reconciliation and cultural responsiveness journey. It is also for those who want to continue or renew and rediscover knowledge on their reconciliation journey, individually or as part of their service team.
In this course, you will explore reconciliation through a relational lens, highlighting the importance of working in intercultural ways and seeking knowledge about having an authentic connection to Country and local Aboriginal communities. You will have the opportunity to understand the importance of your role, individually and collectively, in supporting and facilitating connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. A focus on understanding custodianship and the protocols surrounding these connections is explored in depth. The case studies included highlight the importance of responsive and reciprocal relationships, and why these are central to connecting and working in intercultural ways with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will also discover examples of how to create culturally safe and responsive learning environments that are respectful and that value integrity, whilst also taking children on the journey of reconciliation through meaningful engagement, relationship building, and understanding the importance of spending time and caring for Country from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective.
This course is for all educators at any stage of their reconciliation and cultural responsiveness journey. It is also for those who want to renew and rediscover knowledge on their reconciliation journey, individually or as part of their service team.
In this course, you will be guided through ways to embed Aboriginal perspectives meaningfully and respectfully through a practical lens. The course content explores concepts on reconciliation for beginners who are just starting their journey, as well as the opportunity for those who are further along on their journey to delve deeper. The case studies included showcase and highlight multiple voices from both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community, sharing the many ways reconciliation can be respectfully and meaningfully embedded within services and amongst communities across Australia.
