Professional Learning Program - Anti-Racism Professional Learning Workshop

Walking Together for Respect and Unity

Many Voices On Country

Free! Anti-Racism Professional Learning for Educators

A Victorian Government–funded professional learning program supporting educators to build confidence in anti-racist practice, cultural safety, and inclusive teaching.

Delivered by First Nations educators | APST aligned | Suitable for Early Childhood, Primary & Secondary educators

Ongoing Support

Your learning doesn't end after the workshop. Participants receive access to a monitored online community and a follow-up mentoring session with an experienced educator, ensuring practical support as they put their learning into action.

Because creating lasting change requires more than a single professional learning session!

This project has been funded by the Victorian State Government via Victoria’s anti-racism strategy 2024-29

The session runs for 2hrs and will include discussion informed by current local issues and will be presented in 6 regional centres and 3 metropolitan areas.

Each session will cover foundational understanding of racism, colonisation and it’s legacy, Aboriginal perspectives and voice, and Strategies that can be effectively employed by teachers in both the ELC and school areas.

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Facilitators

Uncle Mark Brown: Bunurong Elder and Professional Speaker

Ganga Giri: FNI Lead Educator and Performer

Nikki Domeney: Experienced Teacher Mentor

First Nations Incursions is delivering professional learning workshops for teachers and staff in Early Learning Centres and Schools, in collaboration with specialist First Nations educators and local Aboriginal community groups. Workshops will build teacher competence and confidence to address racism across metro and regional Victoria.

This professional learning program supports educators to deepen their understanding and practice in anti-racism education through culturally responsive pedagogy and critical reflection. Participants are guided through respectful, practical and evidence-informed approaches to embedding anti-racism across school environments and curriculum areas.

Grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and contemporary educational practice, this workshop builds teacher capability to recognise and respond to bias, strengthen inclusive learning environments, and contribute to culturally safe school communities.

Dates starting July 2026

Dandenong July 29th 2026

The Castle, Dandenong VIC

Followed by Hastings, Horsham, Mildura, Kerang, Ballarat, Seymour & Sale.

If you would like to pre-register for other regions please email us here.

Book Now for Dandenong

Your Registration Includes:

2-hour face-to-face professional learning workshop
Practical resources and reflective tools
Access to a monitored online educator forum
Ongoing support from an experienced teacher mentor
Follow-up online reflection and discussion session
Connection with a community of educators committed to anti-racism and cultural safety

This program aligns with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST), including Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, with particular emphasis on:

Understanding student diversity and how students learn (Standard 1)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and perspectives (Standard 2.4)
Inclusive teaching strategies and curriculum design (Standard 3)
Creating and maintaining safe, respectful and supportive learning environments (Standard 4)
Engagement in professional learning to improve practice (Standard 6)
Ethical practice and professional responsibility within school communities (Standard 7)

Specifically:

2.1.2 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area(s)
1.1.2 Physical social and intellectual development and characteristics of learners
4.4.2 Maintain safety of learners
4.3.2 Manage challenging behaviour
7.1.2 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities

Each session will cover foundational understanding of racism, colonisation and it’s legacy, Aboriginal perspectives and voice, and Strategies that can be effectively employed by teachers in both the ELC and school areas.

Photos from our first session in Broadmeadows July 22nd 2026

Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre, Building W Kangan Institute, 59 Pearcedale Parade Broadmeadows

We are thankful for the support of:

Teachers seated in chairs in a room with professional learning consultants presenting at the front