Australian Aboriginal culture
Aboriginal culture in Australia is not easy to discover. For a long time it wasn’t taught at school, no wonder only 35% of Australians believe they have a high level of knowledge about Aboriginal culture [1].
I think anybody who does a course on Aboriginal culture just sees Australia so differently. It's very enlightening and gives another dimension to being Australian.—Anna Bell, co-ordinator Aboriginal Support Group Manly Warringah Pittwater [3]
Learn more about Australian Aboriginal culture
Select from the following categories to learn more about a specific field of Aboriginal culture:
Economy
Stolen wages, employment, jobs &
careers, successes, mining, internet…
Learn more about Economy
Land
Meaning, houses, native title, land rights, threats, site guide, land care…
Learn more about Land
“The Australian Dream—we are better than this!”
Watch Aboriginal journalist Stan Grant’s landmark speech where he dissects the Australian Dream from an Aboriginal perspective, concluding: “We’re better than this!”
List of linked articles
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Quiz: Would you pass the Aboriginal Studies HSC?
Check if you have the answers to the Aboriginal Studies multiple-choice section of the most recent HSC.
Quiz: Would you pass the Aboriginal Studies HSC?
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Starter kit: Key resources that give you insight and save time
Don’t waste time searching by yourself. Use this hand-picked guide of helpful, affordable resources to quickly learn about key aspects of Aboriginal culture.
Starter kit: Key resources that give you insight and save time
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Quiz: How much of an Australian politician are you?
How much of an Australian politician is in you? Take this 5-question quiz to find out!
Quiz: How much of an Australian politician are you?
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Quiz: Are you actually informed about Aboriginal population in Australia?
Many people only know outdated statistics about Aboriginal population. Are you one of them?
Quiz: Are you actually informed about Aboriginal population in Australia?
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Quiz: Do you spread Aboriginal myths?
Take the quiz to find out if you perpetuate common myths about Aboriginal culture!
Quiz: Do you spread Aboriginal myths?
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Quiz: Are you an Aboriginal movie buff?
Take this 5-question quiz and check if you are in the know about Aboriginal movies!
Quiz: Are you an Aboriginal movie buff?
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Aboriginal Australia Quiz: Test your knowledge
Test your knowledge about Aboriginal Australia with the following 10 quiz questions. Answers are shown at the end of the quiz.
Aboriginal Australia Quiz: Test your knowledge
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21 myths you might believe about Aboriginal Australia
Are you believing some myths about Aboriginal people?
Check this list to learn if they are true!
21 myths you might believe about Aboriginal Australia
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Lesson teacher resources to match the Australian curriculum
A cheat sheet helping teachers plan lessons for the Australian curriculum.
Lesson teacher resources to match the Australian curriculum
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Glossary of Aboriginal Australian terms
When you are learning about Aboriginal culture there are many unfamiliar words. This glossary of Australian Aboriginal terms explains them.
Glossary of Aboriginal Australian terms
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Aboriginal Australia Information Deficit Syndrome (AAIDS)
You might be here because you too are suffering from the Aboriginal Australia Information Deficit Syndrome. Millions of Australians do, and a cure seems far away.
Aboriginal Australia Information Deficit Syndrome (AAIDS)
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Ultimate list of things to do to support Aboriginal culture
Want to support Aboriginal culture? Check out how you can best learn & support, spread the word, advocate, join and help bring change. Avoid mistakes by knowing what not to do.
Ultimate list of things to do to support Aboriginal culture
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Preparing your visit & travel to Aboriginal Australia
Planning a trip? Want to experience Aboriginal culture? Get the most out of your trip by following these handy tips for your visit.
Preparing your visit & travel to Aboriginal Australia
Multimedia galleries
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Woggan-ma-gule—An Aboriginal ceremony for Australia Day
Each year Aboriginal people perform an opening ceremony near the Botanic Gardens in Sydney. The ceremony maintains age-old custodial traditions.
Woggan-ma-gule—An Aboriginal ceremony for Australia Day
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Antar Sea of Hands
The Antar Sea of Hands is an arrangement of plastic hands in the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags promoting awareness.
Antar Sea of Hands
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Uncovering Aboriginal rock engravings
An Aboriginal custodian, an archaeologist and a rock art conservator uncover an Aboriginal rock engraving site with members of the public—in the middle of a densely-populated suburb of Sydney.
Uncovering Aboriginal rock engravings
