Make it a reality for the minority: Review and inspirations from Australia's Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan (2016 – 2026)

Focusing on higher education, this paper examines the theoretical underpinnings, policy participants, environmental factors, goals, and characteristics to establish connections with ethnic minority higher education in Australia during the period of "Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan 2016 – 2026". Subsequently, it delineates three key actions—constructing an educational environment, establishing key systems, and implementing practices at the grassroots level—as pivotal policy decisions and implementations. In the third stage, the paper delves into the process of "internalization," encompassing aspects such as policy and legal frameworks, oversight mechanisms, leadership structures, community involvement, student support, and vocational education. With an exploration of the backdrop of the "Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan 2016 – 2026" and a particular focus on higher education, the paper elucidates the policy components, guiding principles, actionable steps, and distinctive features, culminating in implications for ethnic minority higher education China.