In this unit, you will develop your understanding of policy eras that have shaped the treatment of Indigenous Australian people since 1788, ending with a focus on present-day policy initiatives. The unit content will specifically investigate the role of education in delivering policy intentions and the impact this has had, and continues to have, on Indigenous Australian people and their ways of knowing. These understandings will contribute to the development of your own critical practice relating to Indigenous Australian education. The learning in this unit provides essential insights for professionals who design and deliver education initiatives in any field with and for Indigenous Australian people, in diverse educational contexts.