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Friday 23rd January 2026 9am- 3pm Burpengary QLD $362.73
Limited Spots Available- Book Your Ticket Here: https://events.humanitix.com/embedding-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-perspectives-in-the-curriculum-professional-development-day/tickets
Join us for a full-day immersive professional development experience designed specifically for Primary School Teachers.
This engaging and content-rich day will centre on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the classroom.
This event is a unique collaboration between three Indigenous-owned businesses: Riley Callie Resources, Freshwater Education, and Zeyawgub Consultancy. It offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from knowledgeable speakers representing both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
What’s Included:
Enjoy a full day of professional learning featuring three immersive and practical sessions:
1. Cultural Responsiveness in Today’s Classroom
Explore what it truly means to be a culturally responsive teacher in a contemporary Australian classroom. Learn how to reflect on your practice and build respectful, inclusive learning environments for all students.
2. Aboriginal Perspectives in STEM
Led by Belinda Huntriss, a proud Worimi woman, teacher, and educational consultant, this session provides the foundational knowledge and confidence you need to engage with Aboriginal knowledge systems—which date back over 60,000 years.
Discover how accessible and meaningful it can be to integrate these perspectives into your STEM curriculum.
We’ll answer questions like: What is STEM in this context? Where do I start?—so you can move forward with clarity and purpose.
3. Torres Strait Islander Culture & Identity
Presented by Deborah Belyea, a proud Torres Strait Islander woman and experienced educator, this session offers authentic insights into Torres Strait Islander culture and identity. You’ll gain a strong foundation in both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contemporary realities, and explore practical applications of Indigenous pedagogical approaches in your teaching.
Extras Included:
- Morning tea and lunch
- Tea and coffee throughout the day
- A Goody Bag filled with high-quality Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educational resources to support continued learning and classroom use.
Sat 24th January 2026 9am- 12pm Caboolture QLD $362.73
This engaging and content-rich session will centre on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the early years classroom. Together, we will explore what it means to be a Culturally Responsive Educator.
This event is a unique collaboration between three Indigenous-owned businesses: Riley Callie Resources, Freshwater Education, and Zeyawgub Consultancy. It offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from knowledgeable speakers representing both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
Half-Day Professional Learning Summary:
1. Cultural Responsiveness in Today’s Classroom
Led by Belinda Huntriss, a proud Worimi woman and experienced educator, in this session you will learn how to reflect on your teaching practice and create inclusive, respectful learning environments. Discover how to meaningfully embed Aboriginal knowledge systems—over 60,000 years in the making—into your STEM curriculum.
2. Understanding Torres Strait Islander Perspectives
Presented by Deborah Belyea, a proud Torres Strait Islander woman and educator, this session offers authentic insights into Torres Strait Islander culture, identity, and history. Gain practical tools to apply Indigenous pedagogical approaches and strengthen your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in education.
Takeaway:
Leave with greater cultural awareness, confidence, and practical strategies to support diverse learners and promote inclusivity in your classroom.
Extras Included:
- Morning tea plus tea and coffee
- Take home print outs of material covered.
Limited Spots Available- Book your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/embedding-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-perspectives-in-the-early-years-professional-development