The Ngali Dhiirrali Project

Developing Potential in Aboriginal Children

Authors

  • Graham Chaffey University of New England
  • Di Brown University of New England

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v9i2.443

Abstract

In north-west New South Wales the Catholic Diocese of Annidale has introduced during 1998 a program (funded by DEETY A) in which the 'Can Do' approach has been taken to Aboriginal talent development. Deficit thinking approaches have dominated Aboriginal education in the past, whereas this program, which involves identifying Aboriginal students who exhibit talent and/or potential talent in a wide range of fields, is focusing upon what the Aboriginal students can do, not what they cannot.

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Published

01-07-1999

How to Cite

Chaffey, G., & Brown, D. (1999). The Ngali Dhiirrali Project: Developing Potential in Aboriginal Children. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 9(2), 57–63. https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v9i2.443

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RURAL CONNECTIONS: CELEBRATING SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES