We all agree everyone deserves access to good quality education.  Unfortunately – not everyone is given the same opportunities. In Australia, the legacy of racist policies has meant that Aboriginal students continue to face structural barriers that impact their education.

I reached out to Aunty Gail Kunwarra Dawson to find out what makes a real difference to the lives of Aboriginal students.

 Aunty Gail is a Bunwurrang Elder and a school education researcher.