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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Educator Anthea Rafferty explores how school grounds can become an extension of the classroom across subject areas and students can develop a deeper connection to Country, community and their own learning: go.unimelb.edu.au/8q4h

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

As Australian classrooms represent a diverse range of students, educators need to be conscious of how to adjust their pedagogy to reflect this diversity. Tiriki Onus reminds us that cultural responsiveness is an opportunity to be open and reflect on our own biases in education.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

As Dr Atkinson shares, self-determination is fundamental to building motivation, trust, & purpose. Our paper explores how showcasing Indigenous Knowledges within curriculum and teaching can strengthen engagement & motivation for Indigenous learners: go.unimelb.edu.au/yy4h

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Professor Melitta Hogarth reflects on some of the key aspects raised within the ELNA report and what is required for sustained change in early childhood education in our latest blog article: www.ngarrngga.org/stories-news/ELNA…

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When Indigenous learners see their cultures and histories reflected in education, engagement and motivation can be strengthened. Our paper explores how differentiated teaching and Indigenous Knowledge inclusion support the sustained engagement & motivation go.unimelb.edu.au/yy4h

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Weaving our Stories: Encouraging Educational Engagement and Motivation

Read our Weaving our Stories position paper, Encouraging Educational Engagement and Motivation.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in Ngarrngga’s research pilot! This pilot will connect you to like-minded educators, and your insights will shape future research and reading frameworks. Register your interest by 28 September: go.unimelb.edu.au/3hfh

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Early Learning Needs Assessment, a practical report identifying how early childhood educators can be supported to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in their practice, has now been released. Read the report here: go.unimelb.edu.au/wh4h

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Truth-telling Teachers Podcast, hosted by Dr Wilkey and Dr Gannaway, provides engaging conversations about the reality of teaching truth-telling in classrooms and offers practical wisdom and critical reflections. Listen now: go.unimelb.edu.au/ja4h

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Expressions of Interest Deadline Extended! This project is an opportunity to understand how educators read and interpret Indigenous-authored texts, shaping future research and development of reading frameworks. EOIs now close on the 28th of September: go.unimelb.edu.au/3hfh

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

One more week to apply to Critical Conversations: First Nations Education Policy in Practice! Submit an EOI to hear from leading academics, policy makers and senior education leaders on implementing change in Indigenous education at this free symposium: go.unimelb.edu.au/77ah!

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today is a celebration of Indigenous stories, cultures & languages, and a reminder of how important literacy. You can explore the 2026 theme, Country Is Our Teacher, by reviewing our reading list which : go.unimelb.edu.au/k3fh #ILD

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How do schools build belonging and safety? Talking Teaching S10, E1: Tom Brunzell and Bryan Field explore trauma-informed education and practical strategies for transforming school culture. Listen: go.unimelb.edu.au/8jg8 #WeavingourStories

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Transforming School Engagement through Trauma-Informed Strengths-Based Education

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Are you an English or HASS secondary educator based in Victoria? Join our Reading Conditions in Reading Circles research pilot! EOIs close by the 14th of September: go.unimelb.edu.au/3hfh

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

‘Nurturing cultural identity: creating an inclusive school environment for Indigenous youths’ considers the importance of supporting students and what is required to successfully create a deeper connection to culture: go.unimelb.edu.au/h9sh

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Indigenous children with strong cultural connections ultimately do better at school. Our position paper, Nurturing Cultural Identity and Belonging further explores how Indigenous Knowledges in curriculum can support this: go.unimelb.edu.au/pr2h.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Relationality, reparative praxis and truth-telling are explored in our latest publication. Read Reframe to Repair: Ngarrngga’s Call for Relational Education Grounded in Indigenous Knowing: go.unimelb.edu.au/ok8h

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This clip of Professor Joe Sambono offers a glimpse into the rich conversations from Ngarrngga’s Where to From Here in Indigenous Education? Science and Sustainability panel held on 6 August. Watch the full panel: go.unimelb.edu.au/n4sh

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the release of the Education Program Report for the landmark exhibition 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art held at the Potter Museum (30 May–23 Nov 2025). Read the report: go.unimelb.edu.au/v8eh

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Children thrive when they see their cultures, histories and knowledge systems valued in education. This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, read how educators can respectfully embed Indigenous Knowledges: go.unimelb.edu.au/ia6h

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We are now accepting EOIs for Critical Conversations: First Nations Education Policy in Practice, a one‑day symposium, a deliberative space for genuine dialogue about implementing change in Indigenous education. Limited places. Register now: go.unimelb.edu.au/77ah

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

One week until our ‘Where to from here? Science and Sustainability’! This panel (Professor McKenzie, Professor Sambono & A/Prof Hamacher) will discuss how Indigenous Knowledges can strengthen scientific practice and stewardship: go.unimelb.edu.au/bvq2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The Yambirrpa schools (Yirrkala School and Laynhapuy Homelands School) provide bilingual learning and curriculum which utilises Yolŋu Knowledge systems alongside western knowledge, also referred to as Both Ways learning.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Protecting Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property is an essential aspect of safeguarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges. Ngarrngga collaborated with Terri Janke & Co to develop a framework to guide and inform our work as a program. Learn more: go.unimelb.edu.au/5zk2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Curriculum can be a critical site for transmission, helping sustain & revitalise languages for future generations. In this position paper, we explore the importance of safeguarding Indigenous languages and knowledge systems and education’s role: go.unimelb.edu.au/nkz2 Image: 50 Words Project

Map highlighting the limited number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages still spoken, emphasizing their high risk of extinction.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Last week, Ngarrngga team members, Glen Hayres and Dr Lucy Buzacott attended the Teach for Australia Expo. It was wonderful to meet the future generation of secondary educators and share about the work of Ngarrngga.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Prepare for #scienceweek by attending ‘Where to from here? Science and Sustainability’! This panel (Professor McKenzie, Professor Sambono & A/Prof Hamacher) will discuss how Indigenous Knowledges can strengthen scientific practice and stewardship: go.unimelb.edu.au/bvq2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We’re calling it “colonial load” to name the root cause. Shifting the language moves the focus to systems and colleagues who can help reduce the burden, not to culture itself. Reflect and educate yourself further by reading our latest position paper: go.unimelb.edu.au/ps32

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Rethinking Reliance on Communities

Rethinking Reliance on Communities advocates for educators to be culturally responsive through ongoing support, training, resources. Read now.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

To reduce the burden of Colonial Load, Educators must engage in ongoing reflexive practice supported by professional development & access to reliable resources. This isn't about individual teachers carrying the load - it's about institutional investment: go.unimelb.edu.au/ps32

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Professor Anderson highlights that without funded and systemic strategies, the Colonial Load on Indigenous staff members in education only increases. Institutions, including schools and universities need to be held accountable: peteranderson666950.substack.com/p/…

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Professor Tracey Bunda speaks with Professor Melitta Hogarth about how non-Indigenous people need to do their research; to ensure their engagement with community is mutually beneficial. Learn more about Rethinking Reliance on Communities in our latest position paper: go.unimelb.edu.au/ps32

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Colonial Load refers to the expectations and additional workload undertaken by Indigenous people to guide or help non-Indigenous people in the workplace. We explore how educators can alleviate this load through developing their own cultural responsiveness: go.unimelb.edu.au/ps32

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Systematic pressures can roadblock even the most passionate educators when it comes to integrating Indigenous perspectives in the classroom. Dr Rachel Pollitt reflects on these challenges and how best to navigate them in our latest blog article: go.unimelb.edu.au/x8k2 #WeavingourStories

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Dr Matthew Keynes reflects on Ngarrngga's position paper, Navigating Uncertainty and Fear, and shares his journey to Sápmi (the homelands of the Sámi people, located across northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia) in our latest blog article: go.unimelb.edu.au/5h92

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Ngarrngga is seeking educators nation-wide to participate in our Flexible Curriculum Trial across Terms 3 & 4. Expressions of interest close 1 July 2026, submit here: go.unimelb.edu.au/csg2. Find out more information here: go.unimelb.edu.au/7sg2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A/Prof Abbey MacDonald shares some thoughts on how non-Indigenous educators can approach the work of including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Knowledges in their teaching and learning, while ensuring to they are culturally sensitive and responsible.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

If you are an educator interested in learning more about how you can appropriately showcase Indigenous Knowledges within the curriculum and promote reconciliation, discover Ngarrngga’s professional development offerings: go.unimelb.edu.au/dcw2 #NRW2026 #WeavingourStories

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

In Ngarrngga’s latest position paper, Navigating Uncertainty and Fear, we unpack how training, access to high quality resources and ongoing support can help educators navigate these fears and successfully meet the professional standards in their practice: go.unimelb.edu.au/mcw2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Shelley Faulds reflects on Melbourne Grammar Grimwade House’s journey into improving inclusion of Indigenous Knowledges into the school’s pedagogy and practice, and how they embraced the challenges and opportunities presented along the way. go.unimelb.edu.au/jjw2

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Transforming First Nations Education at Grimwade House

Read how Grimwade House made teaching & learning Indigenous cultures and history visible, continuous, and sustainable in this blog article.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Professor Hogarth, Dr Doolah and Dr Wilkey examine how a paradigmatic shift that recognises the complexity of Indigenous Knowledges, and values them in education, can support reconciliation and enrich learning for all students in their chapter: go.unimelb.edu.au/meo2.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Much like seedlings, students thrive when conditions are right. Without adequate teacher training and resourcing, educators may inadvertently narrow everyone’s education. Centering Indigenous Knowledges is essential for all students to flourish. Read now: go.unimelb.edu.au/4my2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We are seeking Victorian Government primary schools in regional, rural and outer-metro areas to participate in a program combining professional development and curriculum resource trials in terms 2-4. Learn more & apply here: go.unimelb.edu.au/hxo2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

In Pursuit, A/Prof Davies looks at the issue of how higher education may be failing to equip students with the much needed skill of critical thinking: go.unimelb.edu.au/hmf2. Ngarrngga believes Indigenous Knowledges can support students to develop these skills.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Did you know there are seven Wurundjeri seasons with April seeing the beginning of Waring (or Wombat season)? Learning about seasonal calendars enables students to compare knowledge systems and question assumptions – key aspects of critical thinking: Read our position paper: go.unimelb.edu.au/qpt2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Dr Cozmescu speaks to how students can learn to engage with complex topics and think critically when learning about Indigenous histories, cultures and perspectives in Ngarrngga's Where to from here in Indigenous Education panel last year. Watch the recording here: go.unimelb.edu.au/omf2.

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

ACMA has found misinformation is rising in Australia, making critical thinking a vital skill. Engaging with Indigenous Knowledges in education can equip young Australians with the ability to discern false or misleading information. Read our position paper: go.unimelb.edu.au/qpt2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Ngarrngga team member, Sara Tajima, explains why people from diverse backgrounds should learn about Indigenous Knowledges in education. We delve deeper into this idea in our latest position paper, Developing Global Citizens: www.ngarrngga.org/stories-news/deve…

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Dr Xuan Pham considers the benefits of learning more about Indigenous Knowledges when it comes to her own research and teaching in this short clip. Read our position paper Developing Global Citizens: go.unimelb.edu.au/2782https://www.n…

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A/Prof Natasha Ziebell examines how curriculum design can prioritise certain perspectives and Indigenous Knowledges can align with and connect to existing learning areas in the Curriculum. Read the article reflecting on Developing Global Citizens now: go.unimelb.edu.au/22h2

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Ngarrngga @ngarrngga.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

‘Global competence’ is needed to equip young people to successfully thrive and work in a culturally diverse and interconnected world. Learn more about how Indigenous Knowledges can empower students in Developing Global Citizens: go.unimelb.edu.au/2782

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