My Indigenous perspective and knowledge
by lauren stephens
1. BOARDING SUPERVISOR at a high school with direct interaction with numerous students with Indigenous backgrounds with the support of the Aboriginal Liason officer.
2. FAMILY- Fostering of two wonderful Indigenous Australia Children by family members has enabled a broader view and perspective on the such aspects as education and cultural diversity
3. PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER- casual work at a local primary school, where we have sort to teach young children about Australias history and the importance of Aboriginal culture . Students have learnt about the connection to land and dreaming.
4. STUDIES- Through my studies in the bachelor of educational studies and psychology subjects, I have been able to further my knowledge and understanding cultural competency and the importance of Indigenous culture in the curriculum.
5. TAFE teacher- TAFE has a strong focus on all staff becoming culturally proficient and acknowledging the need for successful support of Indigenous students.