Learning Resources
To support teaching and learning around the 65,000 Years exhibition, Ngarrngga is creating high quality, Indigenous-led curriculum resources.
Supporting your engagement with the exhibition
To support educators in navigating this rich tapestry of Indigenous art and knowledge, a comprehensive suite of education resources has been developed by Ngarrngga, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne’s Museums and Collections team and the exhibition curators.
Grounded in the principles of cultural safety, pedagogical responsiveness, and deep respect for Indigenous Knowledge systems, these resources offer a holistic approach to exploring the exhibition's themes and artworks.
One of the key components of the suite of resources is Booklet 1, a resource designed to help educators prepare to facilitate meaningful engagement with the exhibition.
This preparatory guide equips educators with the knowledge, strategies, and tools necessary to embark on a culturally safe and enriching learning journey with their students.
Importantly, this document emphasises the imperative of cultural safety, offering strategies for culturally responsive engagement and content considerations to ensure sensitive and appropriate exploration of the artworks and their stories.
Download Booklet 1: Preparatory Materials
These resources are complemented by the delivery of masterclass-style professional development.
Learn about the exhibition
Ngarrngga Teacher PD
Professional learning for educators who are keen to engage with the 65,000 Years exhibition and the connected Ngarrngga curriculum resources to showcase Indigenous knowledge systems and histories.
65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art
The exhibition examines the rise to prominence of First Peoples’ art across Australia.
65,000 Years Publication
Featuring writing by 25 leading thinkers across generations and disciplines, the publication celebrates Indigenous Australian art across time, media and language groups.