Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Advisory Group – application

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Years 7 to 12 students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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Yaama, everyone.

The Arts Unit would like to invite students in Years 7 to 12 identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Advisory Group. The student led group assists in advising the Arts Unit on events, policies, and programs, with a view to ensuring the safety and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the design and implementation process.

We would like to hear from all students across the state to join the student advisory group in 2026.

Students can join in person at The Arts Unit or online using Teams.

Related programs
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Advisory Group

Apply for the group

Important information

In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.

Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.

Privacy notice

The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your child’s participation in this event for the following purposes:

  1. administration;
  2. communication with parents/carers; and
  3. for the health, safety and welfare of your child.

The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your child requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.

You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049 

Specific privacy information

The department will use information about your child’s

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
  • Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.

The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your child’s participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.

Student details
Student gender

Student background information

Is the student of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?
Does the student identify as a person with disability?
Is a language other than English spoken at home?
Are any educational modifications or special provisions required to meet your learning needs?
Year advisor
Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) or Aboriginal SLSO details
Principal details
Parent/caregiver details

Student medical information

Please indicate any medical conditions the student experiences.
If the student has a medical action plan for any reason please supply this plan by uploading or via email to ####@det.nsw.edu.au.
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, html, pdf, doc, docx, zip.
If nil, please type N/A.
Students participating in The Arts Unit activities who have allergies or anaphylaxis are expected to provide an Allergy action plan or an Anaphylaxis action plan.

If required, please download an Allergy action plan or an Anaphylaxis action plan.
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.
Sudents participating in The Arts Unit activities are expected to provide any medications clearly labelled in a zip lock bag with their completed Administering medication form.

If required, please download an Administering prescribed medication form (DOCX 77.64 KB)
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.

Authority to film and record

Privacy Notice

The Department of Education (the Department) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act).

Information collected may include you/your child’s name, age, school, student work, image and voice recording.

This information will only be used in accordance with the terms set out below.

Please read the below consent form carefully and approach the contact listed below if you have any questions.

Note that you/your child’s image may appear in whole of event footage or in the background of an event.

Responsible school or business unit and contact person

The filming/recording will be arranged by: The Department of Education, The Arts Unit

Contact person name: Lisa Van den Dolder
Email: [email protected]

Production company

The filming/recording will be done by: internally by NSW Department of Education ('department')

Project

Project described as above.

Medium

Referred to in this document as 'footage'.

  • Video (including audio)
  • Still photography
  • Audio only recording

Filming/recording start and end date

As per project date unless otherwise described.

Filming location

Various locations.

What the footage will be used for

The footage will be used to promote the work of the advisory group.

Note that some events may include media interest and footage may be filmed by an external media organisation. Video recordings and photographs from some events may be published by an external media organisation.

In some circumstances, you/your child may appear as part of a group, in the background of an event or in whole of event photos.

Publication media

In connection with the Project the footage may be used by the department in the following:

  • on departmental and school websites in school newsletters
  • in publicity materials published by the department
  • on the department’s social media accounts
  • in print digital and online newspapers and magazines
  • television
  • other.

What will be filmed or recorded

Discussion panel.

How the filming or recording will occur

Up to three cameras would be used, with external lighting and audio recording equipment.

Storage and access

Raw footage will be stored on NSW Department of Education secure servers, accessible only by The Arts Unit staff. Produced footage will be uploaded to Vimeo and cross published on Facebook and The Arts Unit website, accessible by the public.

How long can the footage be used for?

The footage will be available for use until the department considers it no longer fit for purpose

The footage online may provide cached on web browsers  and archived copies may appear after the department itself has ceased to post the footage.

Transportation

Not applicable.

Acknowledgements and consents

Filming/recording: I consent to the department filming me and recording my voice, performances, poses, and actions in connection with the project described above.
Re-records: if any re-recording or voice-overs are needed, I agree to make myself available to assist.
Use: I consent to the department using the footage of me for the Project described above, (including to promote the Project.
Video editing: I understand that the department may edit any video it records, including combining it with other video and audio and adding text or music for the project
Inspection: I waive any right to inspect or approve any use of the footage before it is used.
Copyright: I acknowledge and agree that all rights in and to any content captured as a part of the project, including the copyright, are and shall remain the sole property of the department and I waive any moral rights under the Copyright Act 1968 in the video and audio.
Voluntary: I understand that participation in the filming and recording is voluntary and I will not be remunerated.
Online reposts: if the footage is posted by the department on the internet the department cannot prevent third parties from posting links.
Interpretation: references in this Acknowledgment to 'me' and 'I' are references to the person recorded in the 'student details' section of this form.

I certify and represent that I have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect; and (please select one of the following):

Permission to publish

Please note that participation in the program is not dependent on granting permission to publish (authority to film and record).

Parent permissions and agreements

In the event that my child fails to abide by the Behaviour code for students I understand that I will be notified and that they will be required to be collected or sent home at my expense.
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