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Reconciliation School and Service Leader Toolkit

“The RAP process… was a life giving one for the college!” (Principal) 

This toolkit includes a selection of core resources to support principals and directors to drive reconciliation in schools and services.  

The toolkit:
•    Guides school and service leaders on their personal and professional reconciliation in education journeys 
•    Supports the implementation of whole-scale reconciliation in schools, services, classrooms, and learning environments 

Resources within this toolkit are guiding examples only and do not replace the advice from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in curriculum planning or support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners in your school or service. For further guidance and resources, visit the Professional Learning landing page, check out our FAQs, or contact us.  

For resources to support all members of educational communities

RECONCILIATION IN EDUCATION: GUIDE FOR SCHOOL AND SERVICE LEADERS

Guiding information for principals, directors and all leaders driving reconciliation in schools and services.

Terminology Guide

Guiding information to support the use of respectful and inclusive language and terminology in reconciliation-related communications.

RECONCILIATION IN EDUCATION: LEARNING, UNLEARNING, RELEARNING

Professional learning resource to support understanding of the importance of ongoing personal and professional learning, unlearning and relearning within the reconciliation process.

Evaluating Resources Guide

Guiding information to support critical reflection into resources used in learning environments and experiences.

RAP Budget Allocation

Budgeting to procure relevant goods and services that strengthen the sustainability of RAP Actions.

Employment Strategy

Developing and implementing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategy.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER REPRESENTATION ON COMMITTEES

Inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, parents/carers and community members to be active representatives on school committees.

INCLUSIVE POLICIES

Awareness of policies that refer to improving educational outcomes and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in Australia.

Policy Audit

Professional learning resource to review the policies that support reconciliation in your school or early learning service.

CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS FOR STAFF

Support staff to build their cultural responsiveness to improve their practice and best support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

RECONCILIATION IN EDUCATION WEBINAR SERIES

On-demand webinar series providing an introduction to the concept and context of reconciliation in Australia; the importance of using respectful and inclusive language; and advice on how to take practical and informed action towards reconciliation in education.

AITSL Intercultural Development Toolkit

Engage in exploring the intercultural development self-reflection tool, intercultural development continuum and intercultural development capability framework.

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