On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Explain the origins, history and contemporary issues and initiatives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
2. Show respect for present and past Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
3. Describe Australia's history of ‘settlement’, colonisation, invasion and the development of sustainable futures for Aboriginal peoples.
4. Explain the importance of teaching Aboriginal Studies and cross curriculum perspectives in the context of Australia as a contributing nation to developing a global society.
5. Create appropriate Aboriginal Studies teaching and learning activities for HSIE and other curriculum areas in classrooms.
6. Evaluate appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies teaching resources and the importance of consultation with Indigenous communities.

1. Social systems and kinship; significance of country, language, cultural continuum
2. What are the historical understandings required in order to deliver strong Aboriginal perspectives in HSIE classrooms (Topics Pre-invasion’ – kinship and social systems, significance of land, language, ‘Post Invasion’ –war, segregation, assimilation, self-determination, reconciliation, Stolen Generations, Aboriginal health, wellbeing and esteem issues, closing the GAP,  Origin theories, Native Title, Mabo, Wik, Mutual Obligation, sovereignty) 
3. Mutual Obligation, aspirations, sovereignty and future directions as evidence through the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people 
4. What are Aboriginal people’s relationship with the History of Aboriginal education in NSW and Aboriginal Education Policies
5. What are the currently available on-line resources to support curriculum delivery to Aboriginal students and Aboriginal communities
6. What are the models and programs to promote social inclusion for Aboriginal students and Aboriginal families