This three-part foundational webinar series, from TAFE NSW, presented by Josh Brown, a proud Worimi man and co-founder of Deadly Ed, empowers early childhood educators and teachers to confidently and respectfully embed culturally authentic Aboriginal perspectives into their every...
From 27 May to 3 June, National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to engage in shared histories and cultures and understand how we can all work towards reconciliation. The following article provides Curriculum Idea...
Creating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander displays in early childhood education (ECE) settings is about more than decoration—it’s about embedding cultural respect, identity, and belonging into the learning environment. Here a...
A RAP, or Reconciliation Action Plan, is a formal framework designed to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. It outlines practical actions to foster respectful relationships, create opportuniti...
Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives is not a themed week or a token gesture; it’s a commitment to truth-telling, respect, and inclusion woven through everyday practice. Done well, it strengthens children’s...
Australia is home to the world’s oldest continuous cultures, with First Nations Peoples holding stories, knowledge, and connections to Country that stretch back more than 65,000 years. Now, educators and students can explore these...
In early childhood education, stories are more than entertainment; they’re vessels of culture, emotion, and connection. Aboriginal children’s books that explore water, wind, and nature offer rich opportunities to embed Indigenous...
Music is a universal language—and in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, it’s also a powerful vessel for storytelling, ceremony, and connection. Introducing Aboriginal music into early learning environments not only en...
As part of National Reconciliation Week, Early Childhood Australia is offering two free professional learning courses. Initiating a Reconciliation Action Plan: Where do I start? and Reconciliation in Children’s Education and Care:...
Introducing Indigenous Australian stories to young children is vital for fostering cultural awareness, respect, and understanding. It teaches children about the histories and realities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peop...
Incorporating Indigenous resources into playspaces helps create a culturally rich and inclusive environment that fosters respect, learning, and connection to First Nations traditions. Here are some ways to modify playspaces meanin...
Yulunga means playing in the language of the Kamilaroi (Gamori) people of northwestern New South Wales. Suitable for preschool children, Yulunga can be used as an educational resource and as a guide to inclusive, structured sport...
This template is for services to participate in the Sea Of Hearts challenge for National Reconciliation Week 2025.From the 27th of May, 2025, to the 3rd of June, we celebrate Reconciliation Week. Connecting the Dots Through Cultur...
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an annual event, held from May 27 to June 3, that encourages all Australians to learn about the nation's shared histories, cultures, and achievements. Reconciliation Australia has free print-r...
Here are several ideas for an outdoor experience that weaves together sustainability and Aboriginal perspectives/culture in a way that feels authentic, respectful, and engaging for young children.
NSW Early Childhood Education is inviting early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to engage with the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework in a 10-week program.
First Languages Australia, in partnership with local language centres across Australia, has developed an interactive map to display and promote the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. Gambay (translates t...
