Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures in The Australian Curriculum
Aboriginal Knowledge - Australian Curriculum

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures in The Australian Curriculum

At Aboriginal Incursions we provide opportunities for students to learn about and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and knowledge in a fun environment with our authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators.
The Australian Curriculum sets the expectations for what all young Australians should be taught, regardless of their background or where they live.

The Australian Curriculum is working towards addressing two distinct needs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education:

Firstly that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are able to see themselves, their identities and their cultures reflected in the curriculum of each of the learning areas, can fully participate in the curriculum and can build their self-esteem.

And where the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority is designed for all students to engage in reconciliation, respect and recognition of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures.

This bold section above is where our Aboriginal Incursions excels. With 20+ years of placing Aboriginal Incursions into the Australian curriclum at public and private schools of all backgrounds, we have the experience and the programs you need to help foster students that are culturally adept, inclusive, and reflective of the rich diversity of Australia's first nations people, their heritage and cultures.

Learn about and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and knowledge

Each Aboriginal Incursion listed below and in our brochure is a hands on, interactive cultural experience your students will never forget. We deliver individual class and whole school Incursions.
Aboriginal Incursions in the Australian Curriculum

Incursion 1 - Burrul Bawurra Dreaming (Big Red Kangaroo)

The ultimate in Aboriginal education delivered in an entertaining experience.

Our most popularly booked incursion is an absorbing, interactive learning experience for students and teachers. We teach culturally important rituals, knowledge and song-lines, song and dance, showcase important Aboriginal tools, communicate aboriginal symbols in art and demonstrate the importance of community and understanding.

This package consists of :-

  1. Smoking Ceremony & Welcome Song & Dance Show
  2. Didgeridoo Show and Storytelling
  3. Artefacts, Weaponry, Bush Survival
  4. Aboriginal Face Painting
  5. Aboriginal Song and Dance
  6. Aboriginal Art (On Canvas)
  7. Boomerang Throwing
  8. Farewell concert with student and teacher participation in dance
  • No limit on student numbers
  • Rotation of 4 Groups All Day.
  • Educators - 5 to 6 Aboriginal faciliators depending on the number of students.
  • Duration - All Day 9am to 3pm
Aboriginal Immersions in the Australian Curriculum

Incursion 2 - Bandaar Dreaming (Grey Kangaroo)

An Aboriginal educational and interactive expereince.

Our next incursion is similarly but is also an absorbing, interactive learning experience for students and teachers. We teach culturally important rituals, knowledge and song-lines, song and dance, showcase important Aboriginal tools, communicate aboriginal symbols in art and demonstrate the importance of community and understanding.

This package consists of :-

  1. Smoking Ceremony & Welcome Song & Dance Show
  2. Didgeridoo Show and Storytelling
  3. Artefacts, Weaponry, Bush Survival
  4. Aboriginal Face Painting
  5. Aboriginal Song and Dance
  6. Aboriginal Art (On Canvas)
  7. Boomerang Throwing
  • No limit on student numbers
  • Divided into 2 to 4 Groups.
  • Educators - 2 Aboriginal faciliators
  • Duration - 2 hours
Aboriginal Incursions in the Education Sector

Incursion 3 - Umbarra Dreaming - (Yuin Totem Black Duck)

A Captive and Educational Incursion That Creates a Unique and Intimate Learning Experience.
Our next Incursion fits the smaller budget and we include culturally important rituals, knowledge and song-lines, song and dance, showcase important Aboriginal tools, communicate aboriginal symbols in art and demonstrate the importance of community and understanding.

This package consists of :-
  1. Didgeridoo Show and Storytelling
  2. Artefacts, Weaponry, Bush Survival
  3. Aboriginal Face Painting
  4. Aboriginal Song and Dance
  5. Aboriginal Art (On Canvas)
  6. Boomerang Throwing
  • We supply all materials
  • Educators - 1 Aboriginal faciliator
  • Duration - 60 to 90 minutes
Aboriginal Education in Australian Schools

Incursion 4 - Wandabaa - Spirit Art on Canvas or School Wall Workshop

An Aboriginal art workshop which teaches the meanings of ancient art symbols from dot painting to cross hatching, X-ray art and the importance of community and animal totems to each part of country.
Students will also about traditional Aboriginal body painting with ochres and their meanings along with traditional song-lines that connect the land and the people.

This package consists of :-

1 x Canvas starting at 3m x 2m or larger dependant on studnet numbers suitable for whole school or individual classes.

We supply all materials including paint, brushes and canvas. If you choose the workshop on a wall then we will supply undercoat paint in place of the canvas.

  • Your School keeps the masterpiece
  • No limit on student numbers
  • Educators - 1 or 2 Aboriginal faciliators
  • Duration - up to 2 hours
Learn Aboriginal Culture in the Australian Curriculum

Incursion 5 - Paint Your Own Boomerang - Entire School

Paint your own Boomerang is a fantastic art experience for individual students of all ages to create their own dreaming.
Our Aboriginal art workshop which teaches the meanings of ancient art symbols from dot painting to cross hatching, X-ray art, animal totems. And importantly the importance of community and connectivity to country.

Students will also about traditional Aboriginal body painting with ochres and their meanings along with traditional song-lines that connect the land and the people.

This package consists of :-

Our amazingly talented Aboriginal educators will create a happy and entertaining environment for students to learn about the importance of Aboriginal symbols and their meanings and create their own Australian Dreaming on 25cm to 30cm ready to paint Boomerangs.

We supply all materials including ready to paint Boomerangs, paints, brushes and Aboriginal symbol sheets.

  • Your students take home their Boomerang  masterpiece
  • No limit on student numbers
  • Educators - 1 or 2 Aboriginal faciliators
  • Duration - up to 2 hours
Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge in School

Incursion 6 - Paint Your Own Boomerang - Class or Year

Paint your own Boomerang is a fantastic art experience for individual students of the same year to create their own dreaming.
An Aboriginal art workshop which teaches the meanings of ancient art symbols from dot painting to cross hatching, X-ray art and the importance of community and animal totems to each part of country.

Students will also about traditional Aboriginal body painting with ochres and their meanings along with traditional song-lines that connect the land and the people.

This package consists of :-

Our amazingly talented Aboriginal educators will create a happy and entertaining environment for students to learn about the importance of Aboriginal symbols and their meanings and create their own Australian Dreaming on 25cm to 30cm ready to paint Boomerangs.

We supply all materials including ready to paint Boomerangs, paint, brushes and Aboriginal symbol sheets.

  • Your students keep take home their Boomerang  masterpiece
  • Suitable for individual classes or a year of classes
  • Educators - 1 or 2 Aboriginal faciliators
  • Duration - up to 2 hours

Early Learning Centres and School Incursions

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Corporate, Business, University and Government Incursions

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Kaurna Country

The Adelaide Plains is located in Kaurna Country and the Peramangk people are the custodians of the Mount Barker region in the Adelaide hills.

Turrbal and Yuggera

Brisbane is home to the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples while the Gold Coast traditional owners ar the Yugambeh people. Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples belong to the Sunshine Coast.

Eora and Yuin Nations

The Eora Nation are custodians of the Greater Sydney region with Gadigal people custodians of Sydney city and central Sydney Harbour. The Yuin people are caretakers running down the soiuth coast of NSW

Wurundjeri Country

The Wurundjeri people are custodians of the Melbourne. The Wadawurrung live in the regions near Melboune down to Geelong along the penisula

Acknowledgement

Aboriginal Incursions acknowledges traditional custodians of the lands on which we live and work today and we pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging. For they hold the memories, the traditions and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contains image or names of people who have since passed away.

Aboriginal Incursions for School Curriculum