Partners in a Learning Culture: Australia's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy for vocational education & training 2000-2005

Abstract

A vision for vocational education and training for Indigenous Australians: A vocational education and training system which renews and shares an Indigenous learning culture with all Australians in a spirit of reconciliation, equity, justice, and community economic development and sustainability. This vision can be shared by all Australians who support the aspirations of Indigenous people in Australia. This vision is for: cultural affirmation and community choice, enabled by equal opportunity and affirmative action, leading to flexible delivery, equitable outcomes and lifelong learning, resulting in community economic development and sustainability, contributing to reconciliation and justice in Australia. The strategy aims to achieve this vision, through a partnership between Indigenous Australian communities, governments, industry and training / education providers. We are all equal partners in building a learning culture.