Reconciliation
In the spirit of reconciliation Kodály Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Read our statement Kodály Australia Stands Against Racism and Discrimination from July 2020.
Resources
Australian perspectives on reconciliation and inclusion
- Reconciliation Australia – the national peak body for reconciliation across Australia
- First Languages Australia map – videos, interviews and sound bites of your local language
- Word Up – ABC podcasts on Australian First Nations languages
- Bangarra Dance Theatre Australia
- The Importance of Inclusion: Deborah Cheetham with Gabriella Di Laccio (founder and curator of the project DONNE, Women in Music) – recording of the webinar
- Short Black Opera
- Aboriginal Music and Torres Strait Islander Music in the Primary Classroom by Deb Brydon
International perspectives on inclusion
- Songs with a questionable past – a document with listing and social and historical context
Facebook discussion groups
If you have suggestions for resources to assist music educators, please get in contact with us as we would love to hear from you.
Reconciliation
Latest News
IKS Symposium 2027: Call for Papers closes 6 December 2026
Dear colleagues Please see below an update regarding the 28th International Kodály Symposium, held in Cork, Ireland, from 4-8 August 2027. I warmly encourage all Kodály Australia members to consider attending the Symposium and connecting with the International Kodály Society …
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Cuskelly College of Music 2027 Summer School Music Program
The Cuskelly College of Music has announced details of the Summer School Music Program to be held at St Laurence’s College Brisbane from Monday 4 January to Friday 15 January 2027. The program is extensive and led by national and international experts in their …
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Kodály Australia Conference: Early-bird registration closing soon
A gentle reminder that early bird registration for the Kodály Australia Conference closes this Monday, 31 August 2026, at 11.59 pm ACST. Held only once every two years, this special event is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a Kodály Australia community. If you have …
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Kodály Australia Conference Early Bird Registration Extension
I am pleased to let you know that early bird registration for the Kodály Australia Conference has been extended until 31 August 2026, 11.59 pm ACST. Several people have been in touch asking for a little more time, so I hope that this extension …
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IKS Symposium 2027 Call for Papers
The Call for Papers is now open for the next International Kodály Symposium, to be held in Cork, Ireland, from 4 to 8 August 2027. Submissions are invited for spoken papers, practice-based presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and poster presentations. Full details are …
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