The Indigenous Committee is comprised of staff interested and committed to acknowledging and educating the Broadbeach school community around the Indigenous culture of the land on which we live and work. The committee is guided by Education Queensland's commitment to Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Acknowledgement of Country
Broadbeach State School students and staff acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and work, the Kombumerri Peoples. We extend that Acknowledgement to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that this country on which we meet has been a place of learning for tens of thousands of years, and we thank them for allowing us to work together, share knowledge and walk alongside them in the education of our Jarjums
In 2022, the committee has engaged local Kombumerri woman, Justine Dillon conduct staff training and meet with Indigenous families to discuss local issues and history. A number of professional development activities are planned for the remainder of the year.
In 2021, the committee commissioned local indigenous artist Goompi Ugerabah to paint an art piece for the office reflective of the Kombumerri saltwater people and their affiliation with the local area. The painting has been warmly received by students, parents, visitors and guests.
November 2021:
* Commissioning of indigenous artwork by local artist Stephen Larcombe (Goompi)
* Indigenous Champions attended Barna Jarjum professional development
August 2021:
* Meeting with traditional owner Justine Dillon to discuss school community relationship and gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of Koombumerri people and the Yugambeh language
July 2021:
*Initial contact with traditional owner Justine Dillon to arrange an afternoon tea meeting with the Indigenous Champions
June 2021:
* Participation in the South East Region NAIDOC Showcase
May 2021:
* Initial meeting with Stephen Larcombe (Goompi) to discuss local area stories and an artwork concept for commissioned art piece .
* Indigenous Champions adopted the story of the dolphin to feature in the artwork
* Indigenous Champions attended Barna Jarjum professional development
* Launch of Broadbeach State School personalised Acknowledgement of Country for special events and to feature in all staff email signatures
Broadbeach State School students and staff acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and work, the Kombumerri Peoples. We extend that Acknowledgement to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that this country on which we meet has been a place of learning for tens of thousands of years, and we thank them for allowing us to work together, share knowledge and walk alongside them in the education of our Jarjums.
April 2021:
* Research within the local area to identify an artist to develop an artwork reflective of the local area
* Commenced discussions in relation to some changes to the school hat, uniform and House names to reflect indigenous perspectives
March 2021:
* Focus on the National Apology with three posters presented to each classroom
* Work commenced on the preparation of personalised Acknowledgement of Country
* Completed a Cultural Audit
* Adopted a focus on establishing community partnerships with traditional owners
February 2021:
* Indigenous Champions attended Barna Jarjum professional development
* Adopted a plan to review and share library resources and embed indigenous perspectives within the school
2020:
* Indigenous Champions workshops with cluster schools
* School Cultural audit
* Staff Professional Development from South East Region support team in Hidden Histories – Australian history through an Indigenous Australian lens
* Family BBQ – staff met with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
* Purchase of new Library resources to help further embed Indigenous perspectives – Teacher & Student
* Indigenous Champion Professional Development Day - Currumbin and Fingal
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Professional Development Day – HOTA
Commissioning of artist Chad Briggs for local public totems digital artwork
2019:
*The committee joined in activities arranged by the regional staff of Education Queensland aimed at supporting schools explore their local history, connect with local elders, and gain a deeper understanding of the indigenous students and families within the school.
*Selection of Indigenous Champions and introduction of Barna Jarjum Framework in South East Region Schools- The Barna Jarjum framework will guide South East Region schools in developing culturally responsive standards for improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
* Indigenous Champions workshops with cluster schools
* School Cultural audit
* Hanging framed National Apology and Commitment Statement in office foyer
* Introduction of Broadie Bulletin articles to begin increasing awareness & developing capability in staff
* Formation of school Indigenous Perspectives Team
* Work begins on developing school Acknowledgement of Country
* Kalwun Health Centre student health checks
* Participation in South East Region NAIDOC Showcase