To inform the development of the First Nations Education Policy, NIYEC will be joining The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation (NATSIEC) in gathering insights from First Nations communities. Click below to find more information.

To inform the development of the First Nations Education Policy, NIYEC will be joining The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation (NATSIEC) in gathering insights from First Nations communities. Click below to find more information.

NIYEC has been engaged by the Australian Government to lead national consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28 to help shape the new First Nations Education Policy — the first update since 1989. This is a real opportunity for young mob to have a direct say in a national policy that will influence education systems and futures for generations to come.

We will be hosting a youth consultation workshop on Kaurna Country in Adelaide, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Workshop details: 
When: Friday 6 March 2026
Where: Venue to be confirmed (Adelaide)
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (full day)
Who: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people aged 18–28 living in or around Adelaide
A sitting fee will be provided for participation in a form of a gift card. 


The workshop will explore:

• An introduction and overview of the First Nations Education Policy

• Understanding our current learning contexts and lived experiences

• Dream designing the future, aspirations for education systems that enable young mob to thrive

• Identifying next steps and policy recommendations to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners

You do not need to be currently studying or working in education to attend. All lived experiences and perspectives are valued.

To inform the development of the First Nations Education Policy, NIYEC will be joining The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation (NATSIEC) in gathering insights from First Nations communities. Click below to find more information.

NIYEC has been engaged by the Australian Government to lead national consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28 to help shape the new First Nations Education Policy — the first update since 1989. This is a meaningful opportunity for young mob to have a real say in a national policy that will directly influence education systems and futures.

This work also builds on the foundations of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Congress, where young mob shared their strong desire for genuine voice and direct pathways to influence education policy and decision-making.

We will be hosting four online youth consultation workshops on the following dates:

• Tuesday 17 March 2026: 3:00pm – 4:00pm VIC Time 

• Thursday 19 March 2026: 1:00pm – 2:00pm VIC Time

• Tuesday 24 March 2026: 2:00pm – 3:00pm VIC Time

• Thursday 26 March 2026: 4:00pm – 5:00pm VIC Time 

Each workshop will run for 1 hour and will explore the following themes:

• An introduction to the First Nations Education Policy

• Reflecting on our learning journeys and lived experiences

• Dream designing school and education futures

• Identifying the supports young people need to thrive in their learning journeys

A small stipend in a form of an electronic gift card will be provided for participating in the online consultations.


These workshops are open to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28, and you do not need to be studying or working in education to attend. All perspectives and lived experiences are welcome.

NIYEC has been engaged by the Australian Government to lead national consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28 to help shape the new First Nations Education Policy — the first update since 1989. This is a meaningful opportunity for young mob to have a real say in a national policy that will directly influence education systems and futures.


This work also builds on the foundations of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Congress, where young mob shared their strong desire for genuine voice and direct pathways to influence education policy and decision-making.


We will be hosting four online youth consultation workshops on the following dates:

• Tuesday 17 March 2026: 3:00pm – 4:00pm VIC Time 

• Thursday 19 March 2026: 1:00pm – 2:00pm VIC Time

• Tuesday 24 March 2026: 2:00pm – 3:00pm VIC Time

• Thursday 26 March 2026: 4:00pm – 5:00pm VIC Time 

Each workshop will run for 1 hour and will explore the following themes:

• An introduction to the First Nations Education Policy

• Reflecting on our learning journeys and lived experiences

• Dream designing school and education futures

• Identifying the supports young people need to thrive in their learning journeys

A small stipend in a form of an electronic gift card will be provided for participating in the online consultations.


These workshops are open to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28, and you do not need to be studying or working in education to attend. All perspectives and lived experiences are welcome.

NIYEC has been engaged by the Australian Government to lead national consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28 to help shape the new First Nations Education Policy, the first update since 1989.

As part of this work, NIYEC is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth organisations to take part in a dedicated online consultation workshop to share insights from your work, communities, and lived experience supporting young mob.

This FREE 1-hour online workshop will explore:

• Organisational perspectives on how young people experience education systems

• Key challenges and enabling conditions impacting First Nations learners

• The role of youth organisations in supporting belonging, wellbeing, and agency

• What strong, community-led education futures could look like

Who should attend?

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth organisations

• Staff, youth workers, coordinators, facilitators, and community leaders working with young mob aged 16–28

• Organisations working across education, health, wellbeing, culture, or community services

e ask if each organisation could register one to two staff to represent their organisation as this will assist with the workshop size and ensure we have enough spaces for all various organisations to sit on the workshop.

NIYEC has been engaged by the Australian Government to lead national consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28 to help shape the new First Nations Education Policy — the first update since 1989. This is a meaningful opportunity for young mob to have a real say in a national policy that will directly influence education systems and futures.


This work also builds on the foundations of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Congress, where young mob shared their strong desire for genuine voice and direct pathways to influence education policy and decision-making.


We will be hosting four online youth consultation workshops on the following dates:

• Tuesday 17 March 2026: 3:00pm – 4:00pm VIC Time 

• Thursday 19 March 2026: 1:00pm – 2:00pm VIC Time

• Tuesday 24 March 2026: 2:00pm – 3:00pm VIC Time

• Thursday 26 March 2026: 4:00pm – 5:00pm VIC Time 

Each workshop will run for 1 hour and will explore the following themes:

• An introduction to the First Nations Education Policy

• Reflecting on our learning journeys and lived experiences

• Dream designing school and education futures

• Identifying the supports young people need to thrive in their learning journeys

A small stipend in a form of an electronic gift card will be provided for participating in the online consultations.


These workshops are open to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28, and you do not need to be studying or working in education to attend. All perspectives and lived experiences are welcome.

NIYEC has been engaged by the Australian Government to lead national consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28 to help shape the new First Nations Education Policy — the first update since 1989. This is a meaningful opportunity for young mob to have a real say in a national policy that will directly influence education systems and futures.


This work also builds on the foundations of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Congress, where young mob shared their strong desire for genuine voice and direct pathways to influence education policy and decision-making.


We will be hosting four online youth consultation workshops on the following dates:

• Tuesday 17 March 2026: 3:00pm – 4:00pm VIC Time 

• Thursday 19 March 2026: 1:00pm – 2:00pm VIC Time

• Tuesday 24 March 2026: 2:00pm – 3:00pm VIC Time

• Thursday 26 March 2026: 4:00pm – 5:00pm VIC Time 

Each workshop will run for 1 hour and will explore the following themes:

• An introduction to the First Nations Education Policy

• Reflecting on our learning journeys and lived experiences

• Dream designing school and education futures

• Identifying the supports young people need to thrive in their learning journeys

A small stipend in a form of an electronic gift card will be provided for participating in the online consultations.


These workshops are open to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–28, and you do not need to be studying or working in education to attend. All perspectives and lived experiences are welcome.