First Nations Focus Story collection
First Nations Focus 2024 - story collection
TDA celebrates the achievements of First Nations staff within its member organisations, through this First Nations Focus 2024 story collection.
Members in every State and Territory of Australia have contributed accounts of the wonderful work of their First Nations staff, whether as individuals or teams, who are making a difference.
TDA is proud to draw your focus to the crucial role inclusive education plays in improving outcomes for our first Australians. We congratulate all First Nations students, staff and communities who are helping to accelerate learning and growth for all.
First Nations Focus 2023 - story collection

Sea Rangers: Traditional knowledge and science working together – Central Regional TAFE WA
Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, 12 Indigenous Australians are embarking on a course this year that combines the knowledge of their elders and their connection with their country with the theory and science of conservation and land management.

TAFE NSW helps Kinchela Boys reclaim their education – TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW has helped Uncles from Kinchela Boy’s Home Aboriginal Corporation in Redfern reclaim their education through a landmark literacy program.
Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation was established by survivors of Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training Home, a ‘home” run by the NSW Government for over 50 years to house Aboriginal boys forcibly removed from their families.

Targeted training helps Aboriginal women develop skills for mining sector – TAFE SA
A pre-employment training program customised and delivered by TAFE SA’s Aboriginal Access Centre has helped a group of Indigenous women gain work in the mining sector.
The training at TAFE SA’s Port Augusta Campus enabled the women to develop key skills and confidence to prepare them for roles at mine sites in the north-west of South Australia.