Steiner Education Australia
Families and carers are warmly encouraged to explore the rich collection of resources available through the Australian Steiner Education website and the Steiner Voices XYZ podcast series. These thoughtful and accessible conversations offer valuable insight into the “why” behind Steiner education, helping to strengthen continuity between school and home life.
The podcast series features three unique perspectives: Steiner X shares the stories and reflections of former Steiner students, Steiner Y explores the parent journey and answers the question “Why Steiner?”, and Steiner Z offers insight from teachers on the deeply rewarding vocation of Steiner education. Through the voices of teachers, parents, students, and graduates from Steiner schools across Australia, listeners can gain a deeper understanding of child development, creative learning, wellbeing, and the educational philosophy that nurtures the head, heart, and hands.
Whether you are new to Steiner schooling or simply wishing to deepen your understanding, these resources offer an inspiring and practical way to engage more fully with your child’s learning journey.
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Listen to the podcast series at Steiner Voices XYZ
Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework
Over time, Orana Steiner School has been working with both the Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework (ASCF) and the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) in our primary school. We are now pleased to share that we are completing this gradual shift to an ASCF‑based curriculum.
The ASCF is an ACT‑approved curriculum that fully addresses all ACARA learning requirements. This means our existing Steiner teaching already meets national standards, and the move simply allows us to work within one coherent framework rather than translating between two.
Using the ASCF supports clearer planning, assessment, and reporting for teachers, while remaining fully aligned with Australian curriculum expectations. Most importantly, it affirms our commitment to Steiner education and reflects our identity as a Steiner school, with child development and holistic learning at the centre.
This transition does not change students’ day‑to‑day classroom experience. Instead, it strengthens and supports the work already taking place across the primary school.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with families as we nurture a rich and developmentally appropriate education for our children.