Indigenous education

We are committed to:

• to a rights-based approach to the provision of education services to Indigenous Peoples
• building the capacity of non-Indigenous educators to work in partnership with Indigenous education experts to improve education outcomes for all Australians
• educating you to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in knowledge and skills for working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• educating you to understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in the spirit of reconciliation
• encouraging and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people to become teachers, researchers, and leaders in the mainstream education systems of Australia
• working in partnership with schools and communities to provide opportunities for your placements.

Indigenous education and leadership units

• EDF2031 - Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning
• EDF4513 - Indigenous and traditional education in a global world
• EDF5657 - Indigenous perspectives in professional practice
• HDR opportunities: are you interested in undertaking a research degree? Please refer to our profiles and contact us directly.

Scholarships for Indigenous students

• Faculty of Education Indigenous Scholarships - We are offering five Indigenous Student Scholarships to assist and encourage Indigenous Australians to undertake studies in education.
• University-wide Indigenous Scholarships

Further information

• The Yulendj Indigenous Engagement Unit
• Reconciliation Action Plan
• More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Teachers Initiative (MATSITI)

AXIE@Monash: Achieving Excellence in Aboriginal Education at Monash facebook page