In an attempt to address the gap in accurate student and public knowledge about the Stolen Generations, a new resource kit is now available for schools across the country.
The kit comprises about five activities, all of which take just over an hour to complete, for students from Prep to Year 9.The activities and reading materials were developed in consultation withStudents can read stories from children of the Stolen Generations, including Mr Hamm."[Information about the Stolen Generations] is taught in a way that's appropriate for each year level and is done in a way that is non-judgemental, doesn't seek to apportion blame or anything," he said.
"One of the reasons we did the kit was to ensure that the information that was being provided to students about the Stolen Generations was actually accurate, it was worthwhile, it gave them an experience, helped them through their learning and development. "What we're really hoping for is that this is the start of a more comprehensive journey about the understanding of Aboriginal Australia within the education systems around the various states and territories," he said."One of the things is intergenerational trauma.
The national apology was supposed to be life-changing. So why is it now a bittersweet memory for the survivors? "This includes decisions about how best to implement the Australian Curriculum and which resources and programs to use.
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