10/07/2026
Meaningful cultural learning doesn’t begin and end with NAIDOC Week.
It grows through respectful relationships, listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, learning from Elders and Knowledge Holders, and creating spaces where First Nations perspectives are valued every day.
Resources can support this journey when they are used with intention. They can spark meaningful conversations, encourage curiosity, and complement the knowledge shared by local communities, helping children develop a deeper understanding of culture, Country, identity and belonging.
In this learning experience, children are exploring Aboriginal tracking symbols and Noongar artwork symbols through sensory play using handmade dough, creating opportunities for storytelling, inquiry and connection to Country.
As we celebrate NAIDOC Week, we’re reminded that the most meaningful learning happens throughout the year, when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are respectfully embedded into everyday experiences.
Let’s continue learning, listening and walking together.