Educational Leadership

‘Indigenization’ across departments implies the need for consultation with local Indigenous communities and a shift towards all departments and faculty recognizing we work on Indigenous lands.

The Garma Festival is an invitation to walk and work with the world's oldest living culture, listening deeply with purpose, says University of Melbourne expert.

A large study shows preschool benefits Aboriginal children's development more than childcare or being taken care of at home. But the benefits of preschool are not as large as for non-Aboriginal kids.

Australian universities have committed to a process of Indigenisation. The University of Tasmania provides a case study in how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into academic programs.

Fewer than three out of 15 families in NSW far west have broadband, making digital classrooms unviable

Indigenous ways of learning include deep listening and community-oriented activities, with family being a prominent element of First Peoples’ education. In contrast, Eurocentric teaching method

Most Indigenous art works are produced in around 90 Indigenous art centres located in very remote regions. But there are staff and management issues, which can be solved by better VET programs.

A major new study into the demand-driven funding system finds "mixed" results and a need for policy action.

A new free history program is available for teachers around Australia to use to help their students understand Indigenous history and the impact of colonisation.

Politicians talk about how they want to see more Indigenous graduates but we don’t often hear from Indigenous students about their experiences. New research talks to four young Indigenous men.

A Wilcannia teacher has won recognition for her use of music to increase attendance at the school. It culminated during lockdown, but it started two years ago.

Before you give an Acknowledgement of Country, understand why it's important and how to give one with heart.

The new closing the gap targets are ambitious, especially in the area of early childhood education. But this doesn't mean they can't be met, with the right approach.

A University of Melbourne expert says Australian universities are still missing out on genuine two-way learning with local Indigenous knowledge.

Indigenous education is so much more than some dot art and a ‘cultural’ song you found from the Wiggles

Attitudes and actions done under the guise of ‘good intentions’ have shaped the education system over the past 230 years

A recent Productivity Commission report showed the demand driven system of university funding didn't increase participation rates for Indigenous students. But our analysis actually shows the opposite.