The key is to approach First Nations Australian music as music that is important for people and communities — just as you would approach music from any other culture in the CONNECT strand. The curriculum asks students to explore examples of music composed and/or performed by First Nations Australians, which means listening to genuine music, learning something about its context and significance, and responding to it thoughtfully. Avoid treating it as a box to tick or confining it to a single lesson. A program that weaves First Nations perspectives through the year, rather than isolating them, is more authentic and more likely to build genuine understanding.