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Professor Catherine Burgess is a leading academic in Aboriginal Education and Studies at the University of Sydney's Sydney School of Education and Social Work. She specializes in culturally nourishing pedagogies, community-led initiatives, and curriculum development centered on Aboriginal knowledge systems. Her work emphasizes collaboration with Aboriginal communities to advance educational equity and sovereignty.
Education:
- PhD (University of Sydney)
- MEd(Aboriginal) (University of South Australia)
- GradDipEdStudies(Computer) (University of Sydney)
- DipT(Special) (University of Technology Sydney)
Research Focus: Professor Burgess' research prioritizes Indigenous-led education reforms, including the Learning from Country framework, which integrates Aboriginal voices and sovereignty into curricula. Her projects aim to transform teacher training, professional learning, and policy to address systemic inequities.
Key Projects:
- ARC Linkages Grant: Sparking Imagination Education ($472,593)
- National Indigenous Australians Agency Culturally Nourishing Schooling Project ($500,000)
- Paul Ramsey Foundation Grant ($3,000,000)
Awards:
- 2024 TUH Teacher Educator of the Year
- 2023 Colin Marsh Award for Curriculum Innovation
- Lifetime Memberships in key Indigenous education organizations
Teaching & Supervision: She leads courses on Aboriginal curriculum design, community engagement, and leadership. Current supervisees include doctoral candidates researching culturally responsive pedagogies and Indigenous health integration in education.
Labs/Teams: Her interdisciplinary team extends Learning from Country to healthcare and social work, fostering culturally safe practices. Collaborations include the Aboriginal Voices project and partnerships with NSW schools and Indigenous communities.
