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Reflections from Stronger Smarter Institute staff on current issues impacting Indigenous education.

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2 weeks ago

You’re simply the best: educating desire

You’re simply the best, better than all the rest…” In this reflection, we continue on from the…

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4 weeks ago

How they make you feel

They will never forget how you made them feel. In this reflection, we continue to explore themes from…

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1 month ago

Student behaviour: beyond “good” or “bad” – towards a Stronger, Smarter identity

Today we’re diving into a powerful idea from Dr Chris Sarra’s doctoral thesis [1] that challenges how we…

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2 months ago

The power of language

Language is a powerful force that shapes relationships, expectations, identity and the social and emotional fabric of our…

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10 months ago

National Apology Day 2025: Acknowledging the past and moving forward together

February 13, 2025, marks the 17th anniversary of the National Apology delivered to the Stolen Generations in…

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11 months ago

26th January – Celebrating 65,000 years of Indigenous Knowledges

Australia’s national day should be a time for celebration, reflection, and unity. The Australia Day website suggests that…

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1 year ago

Stronger Smarter Census 2024

Thank you to all our Stronger Smarter Leadership Program and Jarjums Programs alumni who completed our 2024 Alumni…

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2 years ago

Our Elders are our Most Important Teachers

NAIDOC 2023 celebrates the Elders of our community, our old people who offer their time in caring for…

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2 years ago

Collective Efficacy – Working together for change

A ‘collective belief’ in a group’s ability to make a difference is essential for transformational change. This…

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2 years ago

When challenged, how do you respond?

‘In a society where social inequity exists, educators can decide whether they continue to support the status quo,…

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2 years ago

Listening to community voice brings better community outcomes

The Institute’s work has always been based on the importance of deep listening to First Nations communities with…

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2 years ago

What organisations need is leadership – not leaders.

The principles of Stronger Smarter create great leaders regardless of context. Principal, WA (alumni survey 2022) In the…

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2 years ago

Supporting Teacher Effectiveness

Three recent reports discuss how teacher professional development (PD) needs to be able to bring about embedded change. …

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3 years ago

Supporting student wellbeing: Strong and Smart classrooms

A clear message from Stronger Smarter alumni in our 2022 Stronger Smarter Census survey is that improving…

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3 years ago

Results of the 2022 Stronger Smarter Census

Thank you to all our Stronger Smarter Leadership Program (SSLP) alumni who have responded to our Stronger Smarter…

Stronger Smarter Insights

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You’re simply the best: educating desire

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How they make you feel

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Student behaviour: beyond “good” or “bad” – towards a Stronger, Smarter identity

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The power of language

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National Apology Day 2025: Acknowledging the past and moving forward together

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26th January – Celebrating 65,000 years of Indigenous Knowledges

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Stronger Smarter Census 2024

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Our Elders are our Most Important Teachers

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Collective Efficacy – Working together for change

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When challenged, how do you respond?

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Listening to community voice brings better community outcomes

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What organisations need is leadership – not leaders.

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Supporting Teacher Effectiveness

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Supporting student wellbeing: Strong and Smart classrooms

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Results of the 2022 Stronger Smarter Census

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