The department supports quality teaching and learning in rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as part of its commitment to valuing diversity.
Learn about the key initiatives to support a strengthened professional learning community and education leadership.
Cultural competence support and guidance programs including:
The development of an Online Professional Learning Course for kindergarten teachers to build the capacity of educators to identify, support and monitor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are learning Standard Australian English as an additional language or dialect.
Foundations for success
Foundations for Success is a guideline for extending and enriching learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the kindergarten year.
Kindergarten in remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Find more information about
kindergarten programs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.