New Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus

The new Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus is now available on the NSW Curriculum website. 

Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus from 2025. The new syllabus will be implemented in NSW schools in 2027.

Key features:

• The NSW Government continues to deliver an evidence-based, world-class curriculum with a new Aboriginal Studies syllabus for students in Years 7 to 10. 
• The development of the new syllabus has been guided by the principle that every Australian child has the right to learn about this country's rich cultural history.
• The content is clearer which allows teachers to focus on essential learning
• Core content in 100- and 200-hour courses sets the foundation for what every student should know and understand as a common entitlement when undertaking Aboriginal Studies.
• The syllabus places greater emphasis on Aboriginal Peoples in NSW. This allows students to engage with local Knowledges and Communities and supports teachers to contextualise programs, making learning relevant to their local context.
• Life Skills outcomes and content provide an opportunity for students with intellectual disability to develop knowledge and skills to engage with Community.

Schools have access to support materials including teaching advice on the NSW Curriculum website to assist with implementation. More resources will be made available over time as well as online professional development courses on NESA’s online learning hub.