About Us

The Aboriginal Education and Training, Participation and Achievement Standards Directorate operates across the government schooling sector, TAFEWA and the independent training area in Western Australia.

The Directorate provides strategic advice and support and establishes and monitors standards in relation to Aboriginal education and training. The Directorate also monitors the effectiveness of consultation, involvement and decision-making between Aboriginal communities and their local schools and vocational education and training providers.

The Directorate plays a pivotal leadership role that includes comprehensive support networking, brokering funding and collaboration with the Australian Government and other stakeholders to ensure joint goals and directions. The Directorate is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the achievement of system level standards in Aboriginal education.

The Aboriginal Education and Training Operational Plan 2005-2008 (AETOP) is the Department of Education and Training's major policy framework and reflects five domains for action as outlined in Australian Directions in Indigenous Education 2005-2008.

The Directorate has a range of initiatives that are focused on closing the gap between the educational outcomes of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students. The Directorate’s key focus is on accelerating the educational outcomes of Aboriginal students, as well as supporting education providers and Aboriginal people in their quality leadership and community involvement in Aboriginal education and training.

Our Purpose

To work together to promote and enhance the delivery of culturally appropriate services which create opportunities that support equitable education, training and employment outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Our role

The role of the Directorate is to provide strategic direction, advice and support in the attainment of the goals of the Aboriginal Education and Training Operational Plan 2005-2008.

Our Ethos

Working together empowers all to make a significant difference enabling Aboriginal students to realise their full potential.

Our Principles

Students are the focus of our work.
Our work adds value to that of schools, districts and training providers.
Work practices embody the values and vision of the Aboriginal Education and Training, Participation and Achievement Standards Directorate.
Leadership is developed and supported.
Accountability processes are connected and relevant.
Action oriented collaboration and partnerships result in the achievement of outcomes.
Resourcing decisions are responsive to local need and equity.
Performance data drives the development and implementation of initiatives, programs and projects.
Inclusive practice is embedded in all we do.
Communication supports common understandings.
Decision making is transparent and inclusive.

The 5 domains for action in Aboriginal education (MCEETYA)

Early childhood education
School and community education partnerships
School leadership
Quality teaching
Pathways to training, employment and further education

Key Field Staff

Located in:

District Education Offices
Schools
TAFEWA Colleges

District Based Advisory Bodies

Aboriginal Education, Employment and Training Committee (AEETC)
District Councils of Aboriginal Education

Other Committees

Aboriginal Education and Training Council (AETC)
New Directions in Aboriginal Education Steering Committee
Senior Officers National Network Indigenous Education (SONNIE)
Strategic Indigenous Steering Committee (SISC)

Aboriginal Education and Training Directorate