Worawa Aboriginal College has developed a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of Indigenous education, creating a unique model that blends academic rigour with cultural integrity. Our academic program is grounded in the Australian Curriculum and shaped by an Aboriginal perspective, ensuring that culture and wellbeing are core to every aspect of the students' learning journey. This integrated model combines education, culture, and wellbeing, enabling our students to develop academically, culturally, and socially.
At the heart of our educational approach is personalised learning. Each student’s education is tailored to their individual needs, strengths, and interests to foster high levels of engagement and success. Upon entering the College, students undergo a diagnostic assessment, which, alongside reports and referrals, forms the foundation of their personalised learning plan. These plans include the development of students' talents in creative and performing arts, sports, ICT, and other pursuits for which aptitude and interest have been identified. Students are placed in groups that support both their academic and social development, with learning activities designed to cater to individual needs.
Worawa recognises that the effectiveness of our education model relies on both the quality of the program and the recruitment, professional development, support, and retention of our dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff. We invest in building a strong, culturally aware team committed to the success of our students.
Central to our curriculum is the deep connection to Aboriginal culture. The Aboriginal Curriculum Advisory Committee oversees the cultural curriculum, ensuring it reflects our students’ heritage and identity. Our Elder in Residence plays a vital role in providing ongoing cultural guidance to both students and staff, reinforcing the importance of cultural grounding in the educational experience. This distinctive approach allows Worawa to deliver educational outcomes through an Aboriginal lens, empowering students to succeed while staying connected to their roots.
Worawa’s academic program prepares students for a range of future pathways—whether further education, training, or employment—by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. More than just a school, Worawa is a place where students embark on a personalised journey of learning and self-discovery, growing as strong, confident Aboriginal women ready to contribute to their communities and the wider world.