Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Cairns area, the Gimuy Walabura Yidinji peoples and the Yirrganydji peoples. We pay respect to the Elders that have gone before us. The millions of footsteps embedded in our earth beneath our feet tell the story of their ongoing spiritual closeness and connectedness to the land, seas and waterways. We pay respect to our Elders present and future, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and the hopes of Indigenous Australia.
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Heart, Mind and Spirit - Continuing our Journey
The conference theme: “Heart, Mind and Spirit – Continuing our Journey”, will build on the successes and achievements of previous conferences held across Dioceses over many years. Reflected in our conference logo, is the continuation of our journey and sharing across all five dioceses. Central to this is the cross that brings us together in heart, mind and spirit.
The conference aims to provide an opportunity for all people working to close the gap in educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan 2010 – 2014 will be used as the basis for development in the six identified priority areas:
* Readiness for School
* Engagement and Connections
* Attendance
* Literacy and Numeracy
* Leadership, Quality Teaching and Workforce Development
* Pathways to Real Post-School options
It is also an opportunity for delegates to celebrate achievements, and explore current strategies being implemented, and to strengthen existing networks and share their knowledge of current programs and practices.
The conference aims to provide an opportunity for all people working to close the gap in educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan 2010 – 2014 will be used as the basis for development in the six identified priority areas:
* Readiness for School
* Engagement and Connections
* Attendance
* Literacy and Numeracy
* Leadership, Quality Teaching and Workforce Development
* Pathways to Real Post-School options
It is also an opportunity for delegates to celebrate achievements, and explore current strategies being implemented, and to strengthen existing networks and share their knowledge of current programs and practices.