1989- National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education policy
In 1989, according to Partington et al. (2012), in agreement of historical significance, the States and the Commonwealth Government granted a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education policy (NATSIEP).
“The policy identified 21 goals to work towards the aims of involving Aboriginal people in educational decision-making; equity of education access and participation; equitable and appropriate outcomes” (The University of Notre Dame, 2014).
The University of Notre Dame (2014) state that programs introduced included ‘Aboriginal Student Support and Parent Awareness Program’ (ASSPA), ‘Aboriginal Tutorial Assistance Scheme’ (ATAS), ‘Vocational and Educational Guidance for Aboriginals Scheme’ (VEGAS).
According to the New South Wales government, Aboriginal education, board of studies NSW (2010), the policy intended to work towards fairness in Aboriginal education and involved making Aboriginal culture a part of all school programs for all students to grow in cross-cultural understanding.
In 1989, according to Partington et al. (2012), in agreement of historical significance, the States and the Commonwealth Government granted a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education policy (NATSIEP).
“The policy identified 21 goals to work towards the aims of involving Aboriginal people in educational decision-making; equity of education access and participation; equitable and appropriate outcomes” (The University of Notre Dame, 2014).
The University of Notre Dame (2014) state that programs introduced included ‘Aboriginal Student Support and Parent Awareness Program’ (ASSPA), ‘Aboriginal Tutorial Assistance Scheme’ (ATAS), ‘Vocational and Educational Guidance for Aboriginals Scheme’ (VEGAS).
According to the New South Wales government, Aboriginal education, board of studies NSW (2010), the policy intended to work towards fairness in Aboriginal education and involved making Aboriginal culture a part of all school programs for all students to grow in cross-cultural understanding.