In this solo episode Adam opens up the real story behind RP2.0 and the deep influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have had on his teaching, leadership and restorative approach. He traces the three knowledge bases that shape the model affect theory, social and organisational psychology and the wisdom gifted to him through First Nations educators, elders and families.

Adam shares personal stories from his early teaching in Alikarung and from his time learning alongside leaders like Yalmay and Mandawuy Yunupingu including the powerful metaphor of “tilting the earth” and the reminder that some kids will still walk uphill. He explores why language is the first domain of school culture how shame works as a reintegrating force in Aboriginal communities and why these ideas align so strongly with restorative practice in modern schools.

This is a grounded generous conversation about culture, belonging and the responsibility educators hold in shaping the environments young people grow within. Adam offers a rare look behind the curtain at where RP2.0 really comes from why it works and what it asks of us as teachers and leaders today.  

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5. Get your copy of Adam's book Restoring Teaching here (It's FREE for all teachers in Australia)