Marrung Strategy

Marrung – Aboriginal Education Plan at Truganina College

The Marrung Vision:

Victoria will be a State where the rich and thriving culture, knowledge and experience of our First Nations peoples are celebrated by all Victorians; where our universal service systems are inclusive, responsive and respectful of Koorie people at every stage of their learning and development journey; and where every Koorie person achieves their potential, succeeds in life, and feels strong in their cultural identity.

At Truganina College, we are committed to supporting the Marrung Vision by:

• Celebrating our First Nations peoples rich and thriving culture by acknowledging the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders by naming our College’s Houses after Cathy Freeman, Johnathan Thurston, Albert Namatjira and David Unaipon.
• Being inclusive, responsive and respectful of Koorie people at every stage of their learning and development journey by ensuring Koorie students have Individual Learning Action Plans and access to support beyond the classroom.
• Embedding knowledge of Koorie experiences and culture within all aspects of our Curriculum Planning in Years F-9. This is highlighted through the development of Resource Tubs, which contain Rich Literature that reflect Koorie culture and traditions.
• Continuing to acknowledge the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our curriculum and the college to build in our students’ respect and deep appreciation for their contributions to society.

View the Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan on Department Website Here

What does this mean for under 16s?

From 10 December 2025, a new law means age-restricted social media platforms will need to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from having a social media account. The law is intended to capture
social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X, Facebook and YouTube.

Delaying access to social media will help protect the health and wellbeing of young people and give them extra time to develop real world connections and digital literacy skills before they join global platforms. Under 16s will still be able to access messaging, gaming, professional networking and development services, and services that are primarily for the purposes of education and health support.