Ted Brierley:

Council Chair, APAPDC and President of ASPA

“There is perhaps no greater challenge facing Australian educators today than that of improving Indigenous outcomes across the nation, but it is a challenge that we, as Australians for Australians, must overcome.

We have agreed to ‘Take it on’. Now it is time to ‘Make a difference’.”

Malcolm Lamb: Chair of AHISA’s Standing Committee

“Galvanising local communities into action with quality leadership will lead to results.

Lets Make a Difference!”

John Aldous: Chairperson, APCSSA

Association of Principals of Catholic Secondary Schools Australia

“For many of us in school leadership the vital first step has been to “Take it On” and to join the coalition.

The very real challenge remaining for us all is to “Make the Difference” for our students as we continue to support the Dare to Lead project.

Leonie Trimper:President, APPA

Australian Primary Principals Association

“Signing an agreement though is the easy part and only the beginning of the journey.

Making a genuine difference is the hard part and is only by all of us working together that we will achieve this.

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National Data

• 31.6% of all schools (excluding special schools) have joined the Dare to Lead Coalition

National Data

• We have 3036 members out of a possible 9607

National Data

National Coalition Breakdown by Sector

40%

31%

29%

Government

Catholic

Independent

What has the project been doing?

Event Participants National launch 253 State /regional launches - 10 1,286 Regional forums and events (2003) - 11 362 Regional events and forums (2004) - 198 5988 Promotion at conferences and workshops - 14 In excess of 2600 Promotion of Dare to Lead at peak (national) principal association conferences (8) at which there was an Indigenous focus in support of the project

In excess of 4750

Project element Number of participants Cultural tours 44 School leader visitation 28 school leaders undertaking school visits Buddy schools 208 schools are networked through this program Excellence in Leadership in Indigenous Education Awards

23 of 37 nominated school received awards

What has the project been doing?

Sudsidised books 562 books 154 schools have purchased subsidized books, from a selection of appropriate and approved publications.

Flag offer 200 flags Both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are represented in this figure.

Koori mail 68 subscriptions A subsidized subscription is provided to member schools on request.

Cultural learnings booklet

15,000 Multiple copies distributed to all member schools

Strong and Smart resource – 60 available

32 distributed Video and teachers resource manual

Other agency material Targeted resources

Reconciliation Australia, Indij Readers, Scholastic promoted as excellent resources

Dare to Lead Electronic Newsletters

11 newsletters Delivered electronically to all Coalition members

Dare to Lead pens, pins and posters

5,000 items Distributed to all member schools

What will be available?

• Electronic newsletter (E-newsletter) providing valuable updates and information

• Website with practical links and information• Subsidised resources (approved books,

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Flags, Koori Mail subsidy

• Free resources to support curriculum development that incorporates Indigenous perspectives

Dare to Lead Coalition Schools – School Review 2003 – 2004

• Has your school conducted events which encourage interaction between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people? (85%, 95%)

• Have your library and other resources been reviewed for acceptability, suitability and comprehensiveness? (63%, 76%)

• Do you fly the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags regularly? (38%, 50%)

• Are the traditional custodians of the land acknowledged at school assemblies or similar /special events?

(45%, 59%)

• Have your students participated in/visited any Indigenous festivals during this year? (44%, 56%)

• Have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists performed at your school this year? (51%, 70%)

What will be available?

• Additional leadership development and professional development opportunities

• Local state and regional networking and professional development opportunities

• Access to cultural tours• Networking through the Buddy Schools

partnerships• Visitation program for school leaders• Access to What Works• Excellence in Leadership Awards

What will be available?

• Cultural Tours• Buddy Schools• Visitation Program for School Leaders• What Works: the work program• Excellence in Leadership Awards• Subsidised books and resources ( Moorditj,

Lonely Planet guide)

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