Dedicated to teaching his people's culture, skills and history, Murrundindi is a familiar face at Healesville Sanctuary and primary and secondary schools.

For the past 25 years, he has taught boomerang-throwing, dance, songs and other Wurundjeri traditions.

Murrundindi said the Federal Government's decision to push Aboriginal teaching in schools would have social and economic benefits.

The curriculum sets out to make Aboriginal history more engaging and appreciated through study of other indigenous cultures.

For example, children in classes as young as grade 3 will learn the significance of Sorry Day and the ways of life, beliefs and practices of indigenous communities.

"Students love learning about something new," Murrundindi said.

"I have them eating out of the palm of my hand."

Murrundindi said the curriculum would break down some cultural barriers confronting Aboriginal people, while also helping to provide more jobs.

"I think it will motivate Aboriginal students and make them more inclined to go to school."

Historian Geoffrey Blainey last week told The Age the curriculum offered a gloomy view of Australian history focused on the treatment of minorities, especially indigenous people.

"While there are 118 references in the document to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and culture, there is one reference to Parliament, none to 'Westminster' and none to the 'Magna Carta'."