Understanding Aboriginal Kinship PowerPoint

Help your students explore Aboriginal family structures, kinship roles, and cultural connections to Country with this thoughtfully designed, curriculum-aligned PowerPoint lesson.

This resource supports respectful and meaningful teaching of Aboriginal Kinship, helping students build understanding around identity, community roles, and intergenerational knowledge within First Nations cultures.

✅ What’s Included:

• 136 editable, visually engaging slides (includes covers)
• Designed for Years 1–7
• Clear WALT/learning outcomes
• Content aligned to HASS and Civics & Citizenship
• Explanation of Aboriginal Kinship and three levels
• Role of Elders in passing down knowledge
• Overview of family structures
• Acknowledgement of Country and the importance of Place
• Noongar family word example
• Aboriginal flag and map of Australia visuals
• Think, Pair, Share reflective activity
• Links to Gina Williams, curated YouTube videos, and useful websites
• Modern clipart and real-world photographs (non-stereotypical)
• Check for understanding question slides
• Discussion topic slides

📘 Australian Curriculum Links:

Aligned with the following content descriptions:

HASS – Years 1–6

• Importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• Perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples on family, culture and identity
• Civics and Citizenship understanding of rules, respect, and roles in society

Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

• Recognising that Aboriginal peoples' ways of life are uniquely expressed through kinship, Country, and community

💡 Why Teachers Love It:

• Saves planning time — just open & teach
• Fully editable to suit class needs
• Promotes cultural inclusion and deeper thinking
• Perfect for NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week, and cultural awareness units

If you’re looking for a ready-to-use, respectful resource to support cultural understanding and the Australian Curriculum, this PowerPoint is a must-have in your teaching toolkit.