The NSW Department of Education has a range of policies and key documents supporting the improved educational outcomes of Aboriginal students in NSW public schools.
The Aboriginal Education Policy confirms the NSW Department of Education's commitment to improvement in educational outcomes and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It demonstrates our commitment to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy 2015.
The Partnership Agreement 2020-2030, Walking Together, Working Together between the NSW Department of Education and the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Incorporated (NSW AECG Inc.) agrees to use best endeavours to ensure that every Aboriginal child and young person in NSW achieves their potential through education. It recognises the NSW AECG as the peak community advisory body to the department on Aboriginal education at all levels and in all stages of planning and decision making. Learn more about the important work of the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc.
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy sets out the principles and priorities that act as a framework to guide jurisdictions in developing and implementing localised policies and actions to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It also outlines the first of a series of national collaborative actions. You can read a summary of the national strategy vision, key principles and priority areas.
In December 2018, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to finalise a refreshed Closing the Gap framework (new National Agreement and revised targets) in genuine, formal partnership between governments and representatives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The new Closing the Gap Strategy was released on 30 July 2020.