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A suite of performance indicators has been developed for the Indigenous EducationProgram (2005–2008) — Supplementary Recurrent Assistance — and DEST plansto include a measure in this reporting process to encourage more extensiveIndigenous involvement in developing and delivering Indigenous studies.Although there is no systematic collection of data on Indigenous studies in theschool curriculum, some examples have been identified and are included in thissection.Culturally inclusive curriculaMost states and territories have developed strategies to incorporate Indigenousperspectives across the curriculum. Many have units devoted to developingIndigenous curriculum materials for use within various subjects and at variousstages in schooling.DEST (2006) reported that a range of projects have been developed by states andterritories, such as The Croc Festivals, Deadly Vibe Magazine (see section 3.3,box 3.3.2) and Indigenous Mentoring Pilot Project, to motivate and inspireIndigenous students. These projects are designed to complement programs oncultural studies in school curriculum.The following case studies boxes (7.3.2 to 7.3.7) are presented as examples of whatsome schools and education providers are doing to introduce Indigenous culture andperspectives into their curricula. Some case studies demonstrate programs createdprimarily for Indigenous students to increase their knowledge of their culture and toimprove their motivation to attend and succeed at school. Other case studies aim toimprove the knowledge and understanding of all students (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous).7.26 OVERCOMINGINDIGENOUSDISADVANTAGE 2007