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Systematic pressures can roadblock even the most passionate educators when it comes to integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the classroom. Dr Rachel Pollitt reflects on these challenges and how teachers can navigate them to sustainably embed Indigenous perspectives in education in our latest blog article: https://www.ngarrngga.org/stories-news/teachers-embedding-first-nations-perspectives-in-practice

"What can Indigenous educational philosophies teach us about how we learn, teach and live well together?"

Dr Matthew Keynes reflects on Ngarrngga's position paper, Navigating Uncertainty and Fear, and shares his journey to Sápmi (the homelands of the Sámi people, located across northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia) in our latest blog article: https://www.ngarrngga.org/stories-news/we-two-what-sami-pedagogies-can-teach-us

‘We-Two’: What Sámi Pedagogies Can Teach Us Dr Matthew Keynes reflects on Ngarrngga's position paper, Navigating Uncertainty and Fear, and shares his journey to Sápmi. Read now!

Ngarrngga is seeking educators nation-wide to participate in our Flexible Curriculum Trial across Terms 3 & 4.

This trial is an opportunity to use the Ngarrngga’s curriculum resources in your classroom then provide feedback, shaping the future of our resource development.

Expressions of interest close 1 July 2026, submit here: https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_4Z5hohWYq3qMB7w
Find out more information here: https://www.ngarrngga.org/stories-news/ngarrngga-flexible-curriculum-trial-terms-3-and-4-2026

National Reconciliation Week’s theme of ‘All In’ reminds us that we need to commit to the work of reconciliation every day, and this work begins in our classrooms.

If you are an educator interested in learning more about how you can appropriately showcase Indigenous Knowledges within the curriculum and promote reconciliation, discover Ngarrngga’s professional development offerings. We provide masterclass style videos, an online learning module, and recommended resources and websites to continue your journey.

Learn more here: https://www.ngarrngga.org/professional-development

Although educators are required to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges and perspectives in their teaching through the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 1.4 and 2.4, many feel worried about making a mistake, being insensitive or perpetuating tokenism.

In Ngarrngga’s latest position paper, Navigating Uncertainty and Fear, we unpack how training, access to high quality resources and ongoing support can help educators navigate these fears and successfully meet the professional standards in their practice.
Read the paper here: https://www.ngarrngga.org/stories-news/navigating-uncertainty-and-fear

One final week to apply for the 2026 Strategic Partnerships Program - School Trial. We are happy to work with schools around timing across Terms 3 and 4.
Apply now: https://forms.monday.com/forms/db694e55675d00a1b907f38580347e2b?r=use1

Ngarrngga is seeking Victorian Government primary schools in regional, rural and outer-metro areas to participate in a 2026 program combining professional development and curriculum resource trials.

The program, a partnership with the Department of Education, runs across Terms 2–4, 2026 and is designed to support teachers to confidently and respectfully showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems, histories and cultures across the curriculum.

Expressions of interest close Thursday 28 May 2026, submit here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/db694e55675d00a1b907f38580347e2b?r=use1
Find out more information: https://www.ngarrngga.org/stories-news/ngarrngga-2026-strategic-partnerships-program-school-trial

“Prioritising First Nations advocacy certainly has begun to effect change and influence perspectives of the Grimwade House community…Immersing teachers and students in cultural learning has challenged our ways of thinking.”

In our latest blog article, Shelley Faulds reflects on Melbourne Grammar Grimwade House’s journey into improving inclusion of Indigenous Knowledges, histories and cultures into the school’s pedagogy and practice, and how they embraced the challenges and opportunities presented along the way. https://www.ngarrngga.org/stories-news/from-fragmentation-to-inclusion

Transforming First Nations Education at Grimwade House Read how Grimwade House made teaching & learning Indigenous cultures and history visible, continuous, and sustainable in this blog article.