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 history, culture and knowledge in a fun environment with our authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators.
The Australian Curriculum sets expectations for what all young Australians should learn, regardless of their background or where they live.
The Australian Curriculum addresses two distinct needs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education:
First, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to see themselves, their identities and their cultures reflected in the curriculum in each area of learning, to participate fully in the curriculum and to 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.We have the experience and programmes you need to develop students who are culturally aware, inclusive and reflective of the rich diversity of Australia's First Nations people, heritage and cultures, with over 20 years' experience of delivering Aboriginal Inclusion in the Australian Curriculum in public and private schools of all types.
Students Learn and Value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Your school can make a difference by engaging our amazing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators.
Teaching students from an early age helps young people develop positive belief systems and an understanding of Australia's immense historical background and the importance of Indigenous culture to the future of this country.
Each Aboriginal Incursion listed below and in our brochure is a hands-on, interactive cultural experience your students will never forget. We offer individual class and whole school incursions.
Incursion 1 - Burrul Bawurra Dreaming (Big Red Kangaroo)
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 :
- Smoking Ceremony & Welcome Song & Dance Show
- Didgeridoo Show and Storytelling
- Artefacts, Weaponry, Bush Survival
- Aboriginal Face Painting
- Aboriginal Song and Dance
- Aboriginal Art (On Canvas)
- Boomerang Throwing
- Farewell concert with student and teacher participation in dance
Details:
- An ALL day hands on experience (9am to 3pm, or whatever time your school hours are)
- First Nations GROUP to visit (4-8 Educators)
- 2 concerts and 4 - 5 rotation/stations throughout the day
- The below is all included throughout the day
- Structure and timetable will be depending on students numbers
Fees:
- $7000+GST for a school of 100-500PAX students (a 4 rotational day)
- $8500+GST for a school of 550-800PAX students (a 5 rotational day)
- $12 000+GST for a school of 850-1000PAX students (a 5 rotational day)
For schools over 1000PAX students enrolled, please contact our office as a 2 full day will be required
Incursion 2 - Bandaar Dreaming (Grey Kangaroo)
An Aboriginal educational and interactive experience.
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:
- Didgeridoo Show and Storytelling
- Artefacts, Weaponry, Bush Survival
- Aboriginal Face Painting
- Aboriginal Song and Dance
- Aboriginal Art (On Canvas)
- Boomerang Throwing
- Torres Strait Island interactive songs with the students
- Torres Strait Island artefacts and instruments
Details:
- A 2 hour experience that students will participate in
- Students get the opportunity to see 2 educators that are running different activities
- This is a popular package as the student experience the 2 First Nations cultures which are included.
- One station Aboriginal focused and the other station is Torres Strait Island.
- Structure will be depending on students numbers
Fees:
- $3200+GST for a school of 20-200PAX students
- $4500+GST for a school of 250-450PAX students
- $8500+GST for a school of 460-850PAX students
For schools over 850PAX students enrolled, please contact our office as a 2 full day will be required
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 :-
- Didgeridoo Show and Storytelling
- Artefacts, Weaponry, Bush Survival
- Aboriginal Face Painting
- Aboriginal Song and Dance
- Aboriginal Art (On Canvas - optional and additional fees apply)
- Boomerang Throwing (weather and space permitting)
Details:
- We supply all materials
- Educators - 1 Aboriginal facilitator
- Duration - 60 to 90 minutes
- Structure will be depending on students numbers
Fees:
- $1800+GST for a school or stage group of 20-200PAX students
- $2800+GST for a school or stage group of 210-400PAX students
- $3200+GST for s school of 410-600PAX students
For schools over 600PAX students enrolled, please contact our office as a 2 day will be required.
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 student 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 facilitators
Fees:
- $2500+GST for a school or stage group of 20-200PAX students
- $3200+GST for a school or a stage group of 210-400PAX students
- $4800+GST for a school of 410-600PAX students
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 facilitators
- A 30-45 minute experience that students will participate in
- Structure will be depending on students numbers
Fees:
- $1500+GST for a school or stage group of 100 students
- $2900+GST for a school or stage group of up to 110-300 students
- $4500+GST for a school or stage group of up to 310-450 students
- $6500+GST for a school up to 460-650 students
- $8500+GST for a school up to 470-850 students
