ACARA Factsheets

First Languages Australia has developed a series of fact sheets on the following topics to help schools and community members understand the intention of the Australian Curriculum Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages. The fact sheets have been approved by ACARA for publishing. Topics include:

-      Teaching Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages in schools

-      Background to the Australian Curriculum Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages

-      How the Framework is structured

-      Developing a local language curriculum

-      Assessment and reporting

You can download a copy of the fact sheets here.

NOTE: An updated version of the Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages was released in May 2024. You can access the framework via the ACARA website, or using the direct links below:

First Language Pathway

Language Revival Pathway

Second Language Pathway

 All downloadable documents can be found under Downloads and then navigating to Languages.