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Back to News & ArticlesEmbracing First Nations knowledge in NAIDOC Week and beyond
NAIDOC week recognises and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This celebration is empowered by the vision of communities and the strength of young leaders, reflected in 2025’s theme – The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.
Inclusion is front of mind for the next generation of teachers, who are incorporating Indigenous perspectives into the heart of their teaching. We’re delighted to announce Bella MacPherson and Jack Sadley as recipients of the Bank First Indigenous Knowledge and Community Award at The University of Melbourne.
Jack Sadler
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
To receive this award is not only an honour, but a reminder of the importance of furthering Indigenous perspectives and knowledge throughout our lives. Education presents a powerful opportunity to discuss the perspectives of Indigenous Australians. The First Nations in Education subject helped set a foundation where my peers and I were able to know and feel the weight of the discussion.
We shouldn’t all just hope for a better future, we should work towards one; a world where we all value the land around us, the flora and fauna, the climate, the culture and the people. I believe that with the right outlook, this world is not beyond our reach.