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How to Collaborate with Muru Mittigar for Aboriginal Social Awareness in Schools

Building meaningful social awareness of Aboriginal culture and history is a vital part of a well-rounded education. For schools seeking to embed authentic Aboriginal perspectives across their learning environment, partnering with organisations like Muru Mittigar offers both depth and impact.

Muru Mittigar, a trusted Aboriginal social enterprise based in Western Sydney, has long been committed to cultural education, community engagement  and creating employment pathways for Aboriginal people. One of its core offerings is delivering school programs that promote cultural understanding and awareness – from early learning right through to high school.

Here’s how your school can collaborate with Muru Mittigar to enrich students’ understanding of Australia’s First Peoples and promote social awareness in a respectful and engaging way.

1. Engage with Aboriginal Cultural Education Programs

Muru Mittigar provides tailored cultural education experiences designed to support the Australian Curriculum and align with the cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.

Programs may include:

• Traditional storytelling sessions 
• Bush tucker tastings and discussions 
• Art and craft workshops using traditional techniques 
• Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country guidance 
• Insights into language, dance and songlines 

These hands-on learning experiences not only build respect but also create lasting connections between students and Aboriginal culture.

2. Co-design Learning with Aboriginal Educators

Collaboration with Muru Mittigar means more than booking an incursion. Schools are encouraged to co-design learning experiences with Muru’s team of educators, many of whom are Aboriginal themselves. This approach ensures that teaching is culturally safe, accurate and led by community voice.

Working together, your school can design:

• Integrated lesson plans 
• Project-based learning around sustainability or Country 
• Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) support 
• Professional development for teachers 

3. Celebrate Aboriginal Dates of Significance

Collaborating with Muru Mittigar can help bring national and local Aboriginal events to life in your school community. Muru’s team can support your celebration of:

• National Reconciliation Week 
• NAIDOC Week 
• Indigenous Literacy Day 
• Sorry Day and the Stolen Generations 

These events provide powerful moments to reflect, learn and take action.

4. Create Ongoing Community Relationships

A true partnership with Muru Mittigar is not a one-off experience but the beginning of an ongoing relationship. Schools are encouraged to see collaboration as part of a long-term commitment to reconciliation.

Ways to foster this relationship:

• Establish regular cultural learning opportunities 
• Involve parents and the wider community 
• Invite Elders and local knowledge holders to contribute 
• Include Aboriginal voices in school leadership and planning 

5. Reach Out and Start the Conversation

Whether you’re a teacher, school leader or member of a school council, it starts with a conversation. Muru Mittigar welcomes inquiries from schools that are ready to engage, learn and walk alongside Aboriginal communities.

To begin your collaboration:

• Visit www.murumittigar.com.au 
• Explore the education and cultural training pages 
• Submit an enquiry about your school’s needs and goals 

Aboriginal social awareness in schools goes beyond a lesson or a workshop – it’s about changing hearts, minds and systems. By collaborating with Muru Mittigar, schools can provide meaningful learning that celebrates culture, supports truth-telling and empowers the next generation with knowledge and empathy.

Together, we can build schools where Aboriginal perspectives are not only included – but celebrated.