Culturally relevant resources
In partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG) and the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC), the NSW Department of Education has developed a suite of culturally specific resources aimed to provide ongoing guidance and reference for services when implementing the National Quality Framework into daily practice.
These following resources are available to all service providers and for early childhood education staff:
Fact sheets
These resources cover a range of topics including:
- Deadly Resources for Quality Services (PDF 624 KB)
- Getting to know the National Quality Framework (PDF 665 KB)
- Checklist of Obligations: Under the National Quality Framework (PDF 456 KB)
- Deadly Reflections Daily Practices (PDF 702 KB)
- Unpacking Critical Reflection: Dilly Bag of Tools for Team Leaders (PDF 1.2 MB)
- Providing a Deadly Service for our Jarjums/Boori: Quality Improvement Workbook (PDF 1.3 MB)
- What does the National Quality Framework mean for our Children? (PDF 566 KB)
- Grants and Funded Programs: How to Stay Informed (PDF 335 KB)
- A Refresh on the National Quality Framework: Tool for Educators (PDF 658 KB)
- NSW AECG Posters
NSW AECG have presentations that are designed to support Educators, services and schools build culturally responsive approaches, strengthen partnerships with Local AECG’s and support Aboriginal children and families through key transition points. Contact NSW AECG to enquire about presentation materials:
- Mutually Beneficial Partnerships between Local AECG’s and Early and Early Childhood Services
- Transition to School – Supporting Families
- Transition to School – Supporting Early Childhood Services and Schools
Videos
The topics include:
- Aboriginal Perspective on Critical Reflection
- Governance Responsibilities as Committee Members.
If there are any questions about the training materials, you can contact the Early Childhood Education Information and Enquiries team at ececd@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 1800 619 113 (toll free).