Teaching themes & events

NAIDOC Week

Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, languages and perspectives through rich literature and literacy learning.

This curated collection brings together PETAA curriculum units, professional learning, webinars, papers and teaching resources that support respectful, curriculum-aligned classroom learning about First Nations histories, cultures, knowledge systems and contemporary experiences.

Teaching First Nations perspectives through English, literature and literacy

NAIDOC Week provides an important opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures, achievements and continuing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For schools, it can also act as a catalyst for building deeper teacher knowledge and strengthening classroom practice throughout the year.

The resources in this collection support teachers to engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures through quality literature, purposeful discussion, explicit literacy teaching and authentic First Nations voices. Together they provide practical pathways for developing students' knowledge, language, critical thinking and understanding across the curriculum.

Whether you are selecting mentor texts, teaching language, exploring Country and identity, or building curriculum knowledge, these resources support meaningful and respectful engagement with First Nations perspectives through literacy learning.
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PETAA membership supports literacy teaching across every term of the school year, with resources connected to key events, themes, curriculum priorities and professional learning needs.

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📘 Curriculum units and mentor texts
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📄 Professional reading and PETAA Papers
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