Benefits of First Nations Perspectives PD

Increased awareness of the impacts of trauma on Aboriginal students.

Greater capacity to support Aboriginal students.

Fostering of improved communication with students and families.

The opportunity to refine personal approaches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

Increased confidence and comfort working with Aboriginal content.

Increased understanding of Aboriginal content and how it fits in the classroom.

Increased awareness of the impacts of trauma on Aboriginal students.

Greater capacity to support Aboriginal students.

Fostering of improved communication with students and families.

The opportunity to refine personal approaches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

Increased confidence and comfort working with Aboriginal content.

Increased understanding of Aboriginal content and how it fits in the classroom.

Culturally Competent

Connect with Aboriginal Australian culture by exploring Wingaru Teach and gain new knowledge and perspectives from this curated content. Each lesson contributes to developing your students’ respect for diversity and understanding of cultural differences.

Teaching Standards

Our courses meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, supporting you to refine your practice and maintain your accreditation.

Flexible Delivery

Online delivery means teachers can complete PD courses as it suits them, building knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives at their own pace.

Our Courses

Build your understanding of the complexities of forming relationships with Aboriginal students and their families. Enrol now

Consider ways of including Aboriginal content and perspectives across all primary school key learning areas. Enrol now

Engage with a truthful account of Aboriginal history in the time before the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Enrol now

Engage with a truthful account of Aboriginal history both during and after colonisation. Enrol now

What Teachers Say about our Courses…

“These courses are absolute GOLD! Not only is the conversation between Tricia and Leanne really engaging and easy to listen to but the reinforcement of their message with voice-over and animation makes this one of the most accessible and enjoyable courses I’ve ever seen.”

Voren

“Excellent! This should be compulsory. The presenters were great, and the activities really made me think.”

Peter

“Great perspective, great ideas. I learnt new information and found some great resources completing the activities. I am so happy to be doing something so worthwhile.”

Amy

“Absolutely loved it. It has strengthened my understanding and allowed me to reflect on the areas I know something about. It has reassured me that I am doing the right things to be an ally. I will be sharing my positive feelings about the course with the Head Teacher in the school I mainly teach at. I am hoping that all teachers will be encouraged to engage with your course. It is well paced, informative and very easy to navigate. Thank you."

Tania

“It has given me ideas for resources and has reaffirmed my belief that education is the key to reconciliation in this country. We must make teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in our classroom a priority.”

Lucy

“I am hoping that all teachers will be encouraged to engage with your course. It is well paced, informative and very easy to navigate. Thank you.”

Joe

“I think this is a brilliant course to complete. I have thoroughly enjoyed completing all activities. This course has reinforced my knowledge and motivated me to be proactive in using the skills that I have acquired.”

Sue

“Reinforced the importance, motivated me to make changes to my teaching practice, given me ideas on how I can better include Aboriginal perspectives.”

Heather

“It has reinforced the need to ensure students have accurate information and as far as possible the information should be from an Aboriginal perspective.”

Margaret

“I have more of an understanding about how to approach planning the incorporation of Aboriginal perspectives in my teaching.”

Georgia

“I feel a lot more confident in using this resource after this PD session. As an executive member preparing a presentation to all staff in the near future, my knowledge of this resource will assist staff in beginning to use it in their own classrooms. All 40+ classes have now been set up by Wingaru and we are hopefully all ready to learn.”

Paul

“I feel more confident that I can employ a sensitive and knowledgeable approach to teaching Aboriginal students in the future.”

Cheryl

“The course and the training handbook have been very helpful and have extended my knowledge and awareness of how best to teach Aboriginal students.”

Terri

“A good reminder of approaches to take to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in curriculum.”

Tanya

“Reminded me of the importance of inclusion and thinking about ways to contact and communicate with families.”

Adrian

“This course has given me confidence that my approach is on the right path. I now feel that the main way to help improve our teaching of Indigenous perspectives is to continue to strengthen our relationship with local members of the Darkinjung people, and investigate including Wingaru Education as part of our programming.”

Lou

“It was a great opportunity to reflect on the continued issues faced by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and how we all need to continue to engage in positive ways.”

Joe

“The course has encouraged me to include more Aboriginal culture content. I will also engage with Aboriginal students differently.”

Mark

“This course has answered many of the queries I have always had about Aboriginal students and how to include them in my classroom. I will now try to use material that is better reflective of their life and culture. Some of the information and resources found on the Wingaru website are excellent and very interesting.”

Mary

“This course has influenced my approach to teaching Aboriginal students and engaging with their communities in the way the family unit (kinship) operates.”

Maxine

“It has given me a better understanding of how I can communicate and interact with my students and their family members. It has also provided me with a more detailed understanding of First Nations family structures and how best to support them as an ally.”

Trent

“Made me more aware of communication, correct terminology, learning styles and intergenerational trauma.”

Annette

“The course has given me more confidence in how to address the wider Aboriginal community in working with Aboriginal students. It has also made me aware that there is more work to do on my behalf to learn the history and stories of the Aboriginal community in the area where I live.”

Sally

“This course has given me practical ideas and strategies to approach my teaching of First Nation students and has helped me with ways to make positive connections with our First Nation families and community.”

Madonna

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