AṈANGU voice in education

In consultation with the community the goals and priorities for PYEC have been mapped over ten years.

PYEC ensures the voice of Aṉangu in education is strong and that they work together to make decisions about how education is run in the APY Lands, Yalata and Oak Valley, and in the development of Aṉangu led ideas and programs. We are an Aṉangu led organisation providing leadership to ensure Aṉangu children receive excellent education and support so they can be successful in the future of their choosing.

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STRATEGIC GOALS

  • More Aṉangu are teaching and leading in Aṉangu schools

  • Piranpa tjuta wanganara nintiringkupai Anangu tjuṯawanu tjana kuranyu katirinkunyangka.

  • Piṟanpa in education are always respecting, learning from and empowering Aṉangu.

  • Piranpa tjuta wanganara nintiringkupai Anangu tjuṯawanu tjana kuranyu katirinkunyangka.

  • Aṉangu children have stronger pathways into training, study, work and community leadership.

  • Nganampa tjitji tjuṯa kuula wiyaringkula iwara kuṉpungka ankupai piruku nintiringkunytjaku munu waakarinytjaku munu mayatjaringkunytjaku tjanampa kiminitiku.

  • Aṉangu families and communities are engaged in education, so that all children are learning every day.

  • Walytja tjuṯa tjungu waakaripai nganaṉala kuula tjuṯangka tjitji uwankara tjiṉṯu kutjupa tjiṉṯu kutjupa pitjala nintiringkunytjaku.

  • Our children are learning two-ways.

    Teaching and learning is excellent inside and outside at all Aṉangu schools.

  • Nganampa tjitji tjuta ara kutjaraku nintiringkupai.

    Nganana wirura nintilpai nganampa tjitji tjuta kuulangka munu puṯingka puḻkara nintiringkunytjaku.

  • Aṉangu knowledge, culture and languages are put at the centre of education.

  • Nganampa Aṉanguku ara munu kulintja munu wangka ngururpa ngaranyi nganampa tjitji tjuṯaku education-pangka. 

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Map of Anangu communities in South Australia and Western Australia showing locations of schools and regions, with labels for Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia, and key community sites.
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Page from a strategic plan titled "Our Call for Change," discussing education concerns in Anangu communities, emphasizing the importance of recognizing traditional lands, improving education, and listening to Anangu voices.
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Infographic highlighting five focus areas for PYEC over the next ten years, including improving governance and communication, building the team, maintaining good management, developing strong partnerships, and learning and improving each year, with a
A strategic plan document titled "Our Next Steps Anangu" outlining the focus for education and collaboration with partners, featuring a visual diagram showing goals and actions from 2022 to 2026, including icons and charts in orange, red, and yellow.
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GOVERNANCE

PYEC is an Aboriginal Corporation registered with ORIC. Members are currently made up of School Governing Council Representatives, Aṉangu Coordinators, Aṉangu Educators and the Executive Director of PYEC.

The Board of PYEC consists of the Executive Director of PYEC and the Aṉangu Coordinator of each school. Board meetings are held each term and precede Department for Education SA Partnership meetings.

The AGM is held in February each year and all members are welcome to attend.

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