Mr Michael Colbung
Michael Colbung is a lecturer and researcher with the School of Education, in the Faculty of Arts.Michael has worked on a number research projects undertaking a variety of roles in those projects.
He is a Wongatha (Wongi) / Nyoongah man with strong cultural links to the Wirangu and Kookatha nations after living in Ceduna for 30 years.
Michael is a qualified teacher, having taught in a variety of teaching positions and certainly had to very flexible in he's teaching approaching to suit the diverse range of learners.Michael has had the privilege to work with the very young to the young at heart and everything in between.
I teach in two subjects in the school of Education, a fourth year subject “Education, Culture and Diversity” and Master’s course called “Indigenous Education” each course enable me to give a firsthand account of Aboriginal and Islander peoples negotiating a western educational system. This is also in line with completing a Masters of Education.
I also have a number of roles within and outside the University structure that enable me to point out an Aboriginal standpoint where needed
Research has allowed me to work on a number of projects in Aboriginal communities and attach the necessary sensitivities when undertaking research with Aboriginal families and their communities
Appointments
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2001 | Teacher | Department of Education and Child Develoment |
| 2016 | Science: Gender, Equity and Diversity Cultural Advisor- Indigenous knowledges | University of Adelaide |
Education
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2017 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Masters of Education- Current |
| 1984 - 1988 | University of South Australia | Australia | Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) |
Research Interests
Journals
Book Chapters
Conference Papers
Conference Items
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Colbung, M. J. (2015). Indigenisation of the curriculum. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Conference. Adelaide, South Australia: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. |
| 2015 | Colbung, M. J. (2015). Consultation and Communication: Engaging Indigenous Children and Families This presentation argues that listening based on respect, relationships and reciprocity is vital to the effective engagement of Indigenous children and their families. Three research case studies are presented to demonstrate the application of these principles to ensure that Indigenous voice informs and benefits from research outcomes.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Invitational Summit for Engaging Australasia-Pacific Children’s V. Magill, SA, Australia. |
| 2014 | Colbung, M., Grant, E. M., & Green, I. (2014). Case studies of inclusiveness: planning and design of Gabmididi Manoo, Taikurrendi and Ceduna Aboriginal children and family centres. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australia Institute of Family Studies Conferences. Melbourne, Vic.: Australian Institute of Family Studies. |
Report for External Bodies
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | RED CROSS. (2016). RED CROSS:Justice redesign Ceduna and Far West. |
| 2015 | Grant, E. M., Green, I., & Colbung, M. (2015). Architecture for Aboriginal children and families: a post occupancy evaluation of the Taikurrendi, Gabmididi Manoo and Ngura Yadurirn Children and Family Centres. Adelaide, S.A.. |
Board Memberships
| Date | Role | Board name | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - ongoing | Board Member | WIRLTU YARLU INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGES AND SOCIETY ADVISORY BOARD | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2014 - ongoing | Advisory Board Member | Dame Roma Mitchell Trust fund-MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT | Department of Education and Childhood Development | Australia |
| 2007 - 2010 | Advisory Board Member | Live Music Peer Assessment Panel- MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT | Arts SA | Australia |
Committee Memberships
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - ongoing | Advisory Board Member | Indigenous Advisory Group for Indigenous Enrichment of Curricula Project | The University of Adelaide-Geography | Australia |
| 2015 - ongoing | Member | Gender, Equity and Diversity- Science | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2012 - ongoing | Member | ATSI Education Advisory C.E.S.A. | Catholic Education of South Austarlia |
Memberships
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - ongoing | Director | Aboriginal Islander Lecturer's in Initial Teacher Education | Australia |
| 2014 - ongoing | Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies | ||
| 2002 - ongoing | National Tertiary Education Union |
Consulting/Advisories
| Date | Institution | Department | Organisation Type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 2016 | Red Cross AUSTRALIA | Advocacy | Australia | |
| 2013 - 2016 | Australian Council of Deans of Education /Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership 3R's Project | Respect, Relationships and Reconcilliation | Instructional and training | Australia |
| 2011 - 2017 | More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Teachers Initiative | University of South Australia | Advocacy | Australia |