A summary of key discussions and outcomes of the Reconciliation and Education forum, which considered the future of Indigenous education. The forum identified commonalities, challenges and opportunities for educators and set out the first steps of an action plan intended to drive reconciliation in and through the sector.

This paper discusses the historical context of the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and the NSW Aboriginal Education Policy, and emphasises the need for culturally inclusive policies with relevant policy implementation strategies. Presented at the 2009 Australian Social Policy Conference, the paper also highlights the relationship between Indigenous educational disadvantage and colonisation, demonstrating the need...