Individual or Group Submission25/11/24

Anonymous 1422

Anonymous 1422, highlights how schools need consider the questions they ask First Nations children to ensure they are culturally sensitive. They call for Aboriginal kids to be treated with respect, and ensure the Aboriginal Flag is displayed. They also advocate for better truth-telling in First Nations classes.

Topics: Education

Submission Transcription

How could First Peoples’ history and culture be better taught at school?

I feel the schools need some more time to consider the questions they ask First Nations children. My daughter was resently asked at her school (we live and study on Wadawurrung Country) ” Are they full Aborginal” – thisd question was asked in relation to me and my father. She was asked twice and each time she respoinded “Yes, they are Aboriginal”. Whihc is sad and hurtful for her.

How could Aboriginal kids be better supported at school?

They should be treated with the same respect as all the other students. The Aboriginal Flag should be flown and not covered in the class by the Geelong Cats AFL Flag. Whihc happens alot.

How else could we improve the Victorian education system for First Peoples?

Better Truth telling in the First Nations classes.

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