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Empowering First Nations young people to thrive by promoting equity, inclusivity and holistic wellbeing in education

  • 29 October - 1 November 2024
  • Pan Pacific, Whadjuk Noongar Country, Perth
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Speakers
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Event overview

Indigenous education remains crucial for fostering a more inclusive nation, cultivating stronger leaders for tomorrow, and advancing Australia’s progress toward reconciliation. Yet there remains an educational gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. 

Join us at Third Sector’s 5th National Indigenous Education Summit to shape the future of First Nations students. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to nurture strong, resilient and culturally confident students through improved educational methods and inclusive frameworks. The event will also equip attendees with the resources needed to build a safe learning environment where students can thrive and learn, strategies to build stronger relationships with their students and their students’ guardians, how to integrate Indigenous culture and history into their classrooms and school landscape and creating a safe and healthy working environment for their workforce. 

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Attend this Summit and learn how to:

Incorporate Indigenous cultural teachings into the fabric of the school environment 

Strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to increase student attendance and retention 

Cultivate cultural pride and identity among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and fostering an inclusive learning landscape 

Improve the wellbeing of students through inclusivity and engagement 

Close literacy and numeracy gaps by fostering an engaging learning atmosphere in the classroom 

Key Speakers

June Oscar AO
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Australian Human Rights Commission
Ashley Councillor
Acting Chief Operating Officer
Gumala Aboriginal Corporation
Andrew Plastow
Head of College
Ngutu College
Tanya Peeler
Executive Director and Principal
Worawa Aboriginal College
Chloe Allen
Project Director
Close the Gap, Multilit
Judith King
Assistant Executive Director - Professional Capability
Department of Education - WA
Kristy Ninyette
Aboriginal Education Consultant
Association of Independent Schools WA (AISWA)
Marg Mibus
Manager – Aboriginal Access Centre
TAFE SA
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Who Should Attend

Those responsible for designing and delivering Indigenous Education policies, programmes and services from:

Job Titles:

Sectors:

Primary School

Boarding School

High School

University

TAFE/VET

Federal Government

State Government

Not-for-Profits

Local Government and Aboriginal Shires and Councils

Our Partners

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Supporting Partners

The National Suicide Preventiion & Trauma Recovery Project
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Delegate Testimonials

The 4th Annual National Indigenous Education Summit provided a wonderful opportunity to network, discuss and share stories with other educators in the area of indigenous education.
The Summit was an educational experience that gave real context to the ideas and practices that are encountered within our work to better help engage and motivate each other in all the methods to close the gap. Deep listening and 2-way learning are what gripped me most and will have a lasting impact on my approach moving forward.
For many First Nations students what happens in the classroom is affected by the complexity of disadvantage. It is important to have heard about these challenges and the importance of culture and language in successful education programs built on strong respectful relationships.
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