NRS-20257 | Agenda and Minutes - Aboriginal Advisory Committees [Board of Studies]

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Curriculum writing is informed by the Board's equity principles. These recognise the importance of consultation with, and direct involvement of, Aboriginal people in the process of curriculum development, along with the proper and appropriate inclusion of Aboriginal and Indigenous perspectives. These perspectives provide all students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history and culture.

The Board's Aboriginal Curriculum Unit works closely with key stakeholder bodies such as the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc (AECG), the Federation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages (FATSIL), the Confederation of Eastern States Aboriginal Languages Group and other regional and local bodies.The Board's Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee (AEAC) meets approximately once each school term to advise the Board of Studies on curriculum issues and Aboriginal education. The President of the NSW AECG is chair of the AEAC and is also a member of the Board of Studies. All Board curriculum committees include a member representing the AECG, the peak NSW body for advising the government on Aboriginal education. The Higher School Certificate Aboriginal Studies Examination Committee has an Aboriginal representative