We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands from across Queensland and pay our respects to the leaders both past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous people across the state.
Indigenous education in Queensland state schools includes the education of Aboriginal students and Torres Strait Islander students and embraces the education of all students reharding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures of Queensland.
A better understanding of, and respect for, Aboriginal cultures and Torres Strait Islander cultures develops an enriched appreciation of Australia's cultural heritage for all Queenslanders.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students represent more than eight per cent of the total student population in Queensland state schools. It is essential to equip the school workforce with appropriate cross-cultural skills, knowledge and understanding to cater for these students.
The department's aspirations for Indigenous students are the same as for all Queensland students - we want strong students, strong results and strong futures. Improving the educational outcomes of Australia's Indigenous people is a priority for education both nationally and within Queensland. Every day, in every classroom, we want every student learning and achieving.
This website is a guide for parents, school staff, students and communities and includes the strategies, resources, projects and initiatives currently operating across the department that focus on improving outcomes for Indigenous students in Queensland state schools.
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment to Country guidelines are available on the Communities website 
This page was last reviewed on 17 May 2012 at 01:47PM
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