Cultural connections: Integrating Aboriginal histories and cultures K-6
Aboriginal education professional learning
New 2026 date released
Term 1 - Friday 20 March
Additional dates coming soon.
Program
Cultural Connections: Integrating Aboriginal histories and cultures in the new HSIE and Science syllabuses (K-6) aims to empower teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively integrate Aboriginal histories and cultures content into their teaching programs.
Workshop participants will:
✓ unpack the Aboriginal histories and cultures content of the new (2024) syllabuses
✓ gain practical examples of how the content may be taught in classrooms
✓ engage in on-Country activities including visiting important Aboriginal cultural sites
Standards
Completing Cultural Connections: Integrating Aboriginal histories and cultures in the new HSIE and Science syllabuses (K-6) will contribute 5 hours of TIPL addressing 2.1.2, 2.4.2, 3.4.2 and 7.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Further inquiries
Gibberagong EEC I 9457 8245 I gibberagon-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Key information
Cost and details
| Venue | The Gibberagong building, Bobbin Head |
| 2026 Cost |
DoE Cost: $150.00 pp Non DoE Cost: $200.00 pp National Parks entry: $2.20pp in addition |
| 2026 dates |
Term 1: Friday 20th March Term 2: tbc |
| Catering |
Tea/coffee, morning tea and lunch is included in the cost All dietary requirements will be catered for |
| Registration | Link: Enrol in MyPL |
| What to bring | Backpack, medication, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes. |
| Adverse weather | On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact enrolled staff to discuss alternative arrangements. |
| Medical notifications | Notify Gibberagong EEC prior to the session. |
Supporting resources
A collection of units/lesson sequences that have been created by teachers after attending Aboriginal education PL at Gibberagong EEC
Location
The Gibberagong building at Bobbin Head
