The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia emphasises that children's own identity is
constructed within their given context of family and community. This article presents the …

Cultural learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people :
Indigenous knowledges and perspectives i Page 1 Please do not remove this page Cultural …

In this qualitative study, over the period of one year, we assessed the appropriateness of a
mainstream early childhood education intervention, the Home Instruction for Parents of …

This special issue represents a unique contribution to the field of early childhood care and
development and to Aboriginal education: The experiences of Indigenous communities from …

Early childhood curriculum frameworks place strong emphasis on the need for educators to
build cultural competence. In the Australian context, a key component of this work relates to …

This article identifies two major discourses of colonialism that have shaped the relationships
within Aboriginal early childhood education for the last 200 years in order to identify existing …

A variety of statements made by Aboriginal people and groups about what they see as the
aims of education is presented. There are diverse emphases but a common thread relates to …

This thesis aims to show how a culturally relevant education can play a significant role in
making learning interesting and meaningful, and therefore be a key factor in having more …

There is a growing awareness that some children transition into formal schooling more
readily than others. Compelling evidence indicates that children familiar with the skills and …

The paper deals with the position of Aboriginal people in Australian society and reflection of
this position in the provision of delivery of early childhood education. Aboriginal experiences …