Koorie Education in Learn Locals: Best Practice and Protocols

The aims of the Koorie Education in Learn Locals: Best Practice and Protocols are to:

• increase and retain Koorie participation through supportive and culturally inclusive learning environments
• include local Koorie histories, culture and perspectives across the curriculum of all Learn Local providers for the benefit of all students.

As part of the Self-determination in Learn Local Koorie Education Initiative, the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc (VAEAI), in partnership with the ACFE Board, has developed a set of protocols that formalise an equal partnership between communities and between cultures. The protocols ensure Koorie voices are involved in strategies for engaging and delivering training to Koorie learners.

The protocols support Learn Local providers to:

• better meet the needs of Koorie learners and communities
• practically assist Learn Locals to provide culturally safe and supportive learning environments and include Koorie perspectives in curriculum
• further strengthen the ongoing partnership between VAEAI and ACFE.

Access the Koorie Education in Learn Locals: Best Practice and Protocols

• The protocols are available via the VAEAI website.
• Learn Local providers can access the protocols via the Learn Local Secure Portal and hard copies can be ordered via the Learn Local Printing Portal.
• A hard-copy of the Koorie Education in Learn Locals: Best Practice and Protocols and a poster has been sent to all Learn Local providers.

Professional development opportunity for pre-accredited educators

Professional development will be offered in Semester 2, 2024 to support the implementation of the protocols by Learn Local providers.