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 and beliefs of indigenous communities.

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. The more Aboriginal culture is taught in schools the more it will help Aboriginal people."

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