Event Description
Dr Lilly Brown, a proud Gumbaynggirr woman and CEO of Magabala Books, together with Rachael Cosentino, Teacher Librarian at St Andrew’s Cathedral School / Gawura School, will explore best practice in developing collections that genuinely reflect the diverse knowledges, cultures, and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Their presentation will emphasise cultural safety and racial literacy, offering practical guidance and real examples to help schools align everyday library practice with core professional values.
This webinar will address the following AITSL teaching standard:
Standard 6 - Engage in professional learning with the specific focus on 6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice.
This webinar will support the following ALIA Code of Ethics for the Australian School Libraries clause:
Clause 2 - Human rights, equality, diversity & identity.
When
Saturday, 21 March 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am AEDT (NSW/ACT/VIC/TAS)
Where
Online webinar Zoom - the Zoom link will be provided approximately 2 days prior to the event directly from ALIA Schools.
Everyone who has registered and paid will receive a recording of the event within 7 business days of the webinar. Certificates are no longer supplied, please use your registration confirmation as proof for compliance as required.
Cost
ALIA Member - FREE
Non-Member - $55
By registering for this webinar you are granting the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and its representatives the right to use, reproduce, and publish audio and video recordings of your participation in the webinar. By registering you are indicating that you understand and agree that these recordings may be used for promotional, educational, and informational purposes, including but not limited to, marketing materials, online platforms, social media, and any other medium deemed appropriate by ALIA.
More information
Conditions of Registration & Attendance Policy
Registrations will be confirmed by email.
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Cancellation Policy
- Registrations up to 3 weeks prior = full refund
- Registrations between 1-2 weeks prior = 50% refund
- Registrations cancelled 1 week prior or later = no refund
- Registrations $10 and under = no refund due to administrative costs
Registrations can be transferred to other individuals at no cost (in the same registration category).
Contact enquiry@alia.org.au for information.