It’s an examination of Indigenous Australian culture, history and people – the oldest living culture on the planet. We look at the historical and contemporary issues that have shaped Indigenous Australian culture, and we critically examine the factors of mainstream Australian history and society that have created and shaped our understanding of Indigenous Australia. Indigenous Studies aims to educ
ate all students about connections between past and present and delineate the long-held cultural notions of self and other. We seek to embrace Indigenous ways of learning through such connections with country, history, and community. All units of study have contributions from guest speakers, including local Elders and other community experts, as well as excursions to take students to significant sites on Wurundjeri country. We take a particular focus on Wurundjeri culture, and look to help students find ways for them to make their own connections to Wurundjeri culture and history.
