The education system has historically been riddled with inequalities and injustices for First Nations children.

Aunty Lynette Riley's parents were only able to go to year three - in a system that then focused on manual work.

That's driven her to make change over decades - in how we embed Indigenous education, culture and language, and better train teachers.

• Guest: Aunty Professor Lynette Riley, Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman from Dubbo and Moree, Chair of Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Studies at the University of Sydney and the Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee