More than 100 Indigenous students from Inverell High School, Macintyre High School and other schools across the region will take part in a full day of hands-on artificial intelligence (AI) learning today, as part of an AI literacy day delivered by Day of AI Australia.
The event comes amid growing evidence that while young Australians are using AI at unprecedented levels, many lack the knowledge and skills to use it safely and responsibly.
Throughout the day, students will participate in interactive, classroom-ready lessons and educational games designed to demystify AI. They will explore how AI systems work, where they are used in the real world, and their opportunities and limitations — with a strong focus on ethics, safety and critical thinking.
The program will culminate in a creative challenge, where students design their own AI-powered solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, before competing against students from across Australia for the most innovative and impactful idea.
Commonwealth Bank is partnering with Day of AI Australia to bring engaging, high-quality AI education experiences to students nationwide.
In 2026, Commonwealth Bank is proud to support the delivery of this opportunity to Year 7 and 10 students in Inverell, alongside community partners Inverell City Council, Clontarf, STARS and Deadly Coders.
“Artifi cial Intelligence is no longer a future concept — it is shaping the world our young people are stepping into right now. For our Indigenous students, AI literacy is about far more than learning to use new technology; it is about equity of access, digital confi dence, and ensuring they are not just consumers of technology but creators and leaders within it.” Said Inverell High School Principal, Wayne Fowke.
“When we provide culturally responsive, accessible opportunities to engage with AI, we open doors to future pathways in education, employment and entrepreneurship. Every student, regardless of postcode or background, deserves the skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Building AI capability is about closing opportunity gaps and empowering our young people to shape their own futures.”
“AI is increasingly embedded in everyday life whether that is in social media, study or work,” said Natasha Banks, Program Director at Day of AI Australia. “Ensuring all young Australians can recognise AI, understand its limitations, and use it responsibly is really important. Today is about equipping these students with the skills they need to be informed, discerning and empowered digital citizens.”
“Equipping young people with the skills to understand and use technology responsibly is critical for Australia’s future,” said Jane Adams, Commonwealth Bank. “Through our support of Day of AI Australia, we’re proud to help bring high quality AI education to regional communities and support more equitable access to digital learning opportunities.”
From 9 March, teachers across Australia can deliver Day of AI Australia’s free, curriculum-aligned AI literacy lessons in their own classrooms. The lessons and games were developed by Day of AI Australia in collaboration with UNSW Sydney, with support from Google.org and corporate partners including Commonwealth Bank.
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