Ted Brierley: Council Chair, APAPDC and President of ASPA

3. Ted Brierley:Council Chair, APAPDC and President of ASPA “There is perhaps no greater challenge facing Australian educators today than that of improving Indigenous outcomes across the nation, but it is a challenge that we, as Australians for Australians, must overcome. We have agreed to ‘Take it on’. Now it is time to ‘Make a difference’.”

4. Malcolm Lamb:Chair of AHISA’s Standing Committee “Galvanising local communities into action with quality leadership will lead to results. Lets Make a Difference!”

5. John Aldous:Chairperson, APCSSAAssociation of Principals of Catholic Secondary Schools Australia “For many of us in school leadership the vital first step has been to “Take it On” and to join the coalition. The very real challenge remaining for us all is to “Make the Difference” for our students as we continue to support the Dare to Lead project.

6. Leonie Trimper:President, APPAAustralian Primary Principals Association “Signing an agreement though is the easy part and only the beginning of the journey. Making a genuine difference is the hard part and is only by all of us working together that we will achieve this.

10. www.daretolead.edu.au

11. National Data • 31.6% of all schools (excluding special schools) have joined the Dare to Lead Coalition

12. National Data • We have 3036 members out of a possible 9607

13. National Data

14. What has the project been doing?

15. What has the project been doing?

16. What will be available? • Electronic newsletter (E-newsletter) providing valuable updates and information • Website with practical links and information • Subsidised resources (approved books, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Flags, Koori Mail subsidy • Free resources to support curriculum development that incorporates Indigenous perspectives

17. Dare to Lead Coalition Schools – School Review 2003 – 2004 • Has your school conducted events which encourage interaction between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people? (85%, 95%) • Have your library and other resources been reviewed for acceptability, suitability and comprehensiveness? (63%, 76%) • Do you fly the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags regularly? (38%, 50%) • Are the traditional custodians of the land acknowledged at school assemblies or similar /special events? (45%, 59%) • Have your students participated in/visited any Indigenous festivals during this year? (44%, 56%) • Have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists performed at your school this year? (51%, 70%)

18. What will be available? • Additional leadership development and professional development opportunities • Local state and regional networking and professional development opportunities • Access to cultural tours • Networking through the Buddy Schools partnerships • Visitation program for school leaders • Access to What Works • Excellence in Leadership Awards

19. What will be available? • Cultural Tours • Buddy Schools • Visitation Program for School Leaders • What Works: the work program • Excellence in Leadership Awards • Subsidised books and resources ( Moorditj, Lonely Planet guide)

20. www.daretolead.edu.au