Sally Lawrence Consultancy

I am passionate about Indigenous Education and for the past 15 years, have been working in and with both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities in a number of different roles. These different roles enables me to offer varying perspectives and big picture strategic thinking.

Currently, I am lecturing at the University of the Sunshine Coast – TPP106 – Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Societies and enjoying being a part of many students cultural competence learning journey. When you see that ‘light bulb moment’ or change in attitude and understanding for Indigenous perspectives, it’s just magic. In this role, I have been instrumental in ensuring that members from different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities share their knowledge and ways of being with non-Indigenous students, ensuring the rigour and integrity of this course is upheld.

Additionally, I am working across all faculties and learning areas within North Lakes State College to explore the opportunities to embed Indigenous perspectives throughout the curriculum. Together we are looking at the opportunities to focus on the local area, by embedding resources that are specific to the area and developing local partnerships with key people to bring the curriculum alive.

My work continues in support of the Ration Shed Museum at Cherbourg Historical Precinct, with the development of educational resources to align the rich history of Cherbourg with the National Curriculum.