Graduation Address: Aboriginal Teacher Aides, Sydney University, 1977

Abstract

(Mrs Yvonne Bolton was appointed in 1977 to the position of Aboriginal liaison teacher, State Department of Education, New South Wales. Among Mrs Bolton’s responsibilities are – planning and helping teachers to implement programs that will be of benefit to Aboriginal pupils; liaising with Aboriginal communities.

Mrs Bolton did her own teacher training in Sydney, 1957-59, and during her period as a classroom teacher taught infants’ classes and moderately mentally retarded children.

She is a member of the Adult Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee.)