Term 1, 2026
Aboriginal Education Focus Teacher
Network Day
Wednesday 25 February 2026

(Week 5, Term 1)
from 9.00am - 3.00pm

 Venue: Conference Centre Rooms 7 and 8,
Catholic Education Office,
116 George Street, Thebarton.

FOCUS OF PROFESSIONAL NETWORK MEETING:

• Welcome, Acknowledgement, Prayer and Introductions
• Haydyn Bromley from Bookabee Australia will present an abridged, shortened session on titled 'Aboriginal Cultural Sensitivity and Respect Training'. The session will run from 9.00am-1.00pm with a break for morning tea.
• Engaging with the Catholic Education SA Aboriginal Education Action Plan and advice on the School Community Engagement Grants and Program Initiatives for 2026. This session will run from 1.30pm-3.00pm. 

Bookabee Cultural Awareness Training creates a greater understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups. It contains practical tips to assist organisations create a work friendly environment for Aboriginal people, assist all staff in approaching and contacting Aboriginal people, and promotes collaborative, culturally sensitive, and respectful workplace practices. The training aims to create a deeper understanding and works towards engaging Aboriginal people in the workplace and communities.

For Noting:
Attending this course is a pre-requisite for attending the professional learning course in Term 2, 'Working with Aboriginal People, Families, and Communities'. 

INTENDED FOR:

Aboriginal Education Focus Teachers.

FACILITATORS:

• Haydyn Bromley from Bookabee Australia. 

• Geoff Aufderheide, Senior Education Advisor: Aboriginal Education, Catholic Education SA.

AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers include:

• Standard 1: Know students and how they learn (focus area 1.4)
• Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it (focus area 2.4)
• Standard 6: Engage in professional learning (focus area 6.2)

REQUIREMENT:

• Participants are encouraged to bring their own device.

Morning Tea and lunch will be provided. Please advise if you have dietary requirements when registering for the Network Day.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE:  4.30pm on Friday 20 February 2026.

WORKSHOP ENQUIRIES:

Geoff Aufderheide, Senior Education Advisor: Aboriginal Education at geoff.aufderheide@cesa.catholic.edu.au 

REGISTRATION ENQUIRIES:

Please contact Margaret Bressan by email at margaret.bressan@cesa.catholic.edu.au