ABC Education and the National NAIDOC Committee have launched the official NAIDOC Week Education Resources 2026, giving teachers the tools to bring this year’s theme, ’50 Years of Deadly’, into Australian classrooms.
Developed by educators Aunty Steph Armstrong OAM and Thara Brown at Culture is Life, under the guidance of National NAIDOC Committee co-chair Aunty (Professor) Lynette Riley AO, the ABC says the resources bring together cultural knowledge and classroom practice.
Designed for years F to 10, the resources can be adapted to suit students’ learning levels and needs in line with the Australian Curriculum’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.
The resources explore key moments across 50 years of NAIDOC Week history, including land rights, the Stolen Generations and Reconciliation, alongside the music, art and culture that have defined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories.
“This resource is a celebration of culture, community and the rich knowledge that has been shared across generations and continues to guide and inspire learning today,” says Aunty Lynette Riley.
“It recognises the importance of listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, valuing truth-telling, and embracing the histories, stories and perspectives that strengthen education for everyone.”
The NAIDOC Week Education Resources are available now on the ABC Education website.
