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Are you ready to move beyond tokenistic acknowledgements and create meaningful cultural connections that truly honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

If you've ever felt uncertain about embedding Aboriginal perspectives authentically, worried about getting cultural practices wrong, or simply don't know where to start with meaningful acknowledgement - this comprehensive professional development experience is exactly what you need.

Many early childhood educators find themselves in a challenging position: they understand the importance of acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures but lack the confidence and practical knowledge to implement these practices authentically. Perhaps you've experienced that sinking feeling when a child asks a complex cultural question you can't answer, or you've worried that your current acknowledgement feels routine rather than meaningful.

What Makes This Webinar Experience Exceptional

Learn directly by Jessica Staines, Director of the Koori Curriculum who understands both the cultural protocols and the practical realities of early childhood settings. Her approach ensures you're not just learning about Aboriginal cultures but learning from Aboriginal knowledge with appropriate cultural guidance.

Unlike theoretical workshops that leave you wondering "what next?", this webinar provides specific, actionable strategies you can implement immediately. From age-appropriate acknowledgement language to seasonal variations that keep practices fresh and meaningful, every element is designed for real-world application.

Understanding Cultural Protocols and Boundaries

• The crucial distinction between Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country
• Appropriate terminology that shows respect without overstepping cultural boundaries
• How to navigate conflicting advice about traditional owners and local protocols
• Understanding the significance of "traditional owners" versus "custodians" in your acknowledgements

Creating Age-Appropriate Acknowledgement Practices

• Specific language and approaches for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• How to integrate acknowledgement into daily routines meaningfully
• Seasonal variations that keep practices fresh and connected to country
• Sensory and tactile approaches that meet young children's developmental needs

Building Connections to Country and Community

• Using the 8 Ways of Learning framework to create comprehensive cultural learning experiences
• Developing relationships with local Aboriginal community members appropriately
• Practical custodianship activities that connect children to environmental care
• Moving from acknowledgement words to acknowledgement actions

Professional Implementation Strategies

• How to introduce cultural practices to staff teams confidently
• Engaging families as partners in cultural learning
• Documentation and assessment approaches that capture meaningful cultural understanding
• Building sustainable practices that grow with your community

Exclusive Professional Development Resources Included

This isn't just a webinar - it's a complete professional development ecosystem designed to support your long-term success.

Implementation Planning Tools

• Acknowledgement of Country Development Template: A comprehensive worksheet that guides you through researching local traditional owners, building community connections, and creating culturally appropriate acknowledgements specific to your location
• Staff Meeting Discussion Guide: Complete facilitation resources for introducing cultural practices to your team, including reflection questions, discussion prompts, and action planning worksheets

Age-Specific Activity Guides

• Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years) Implementation Pack: Detailed sensory basket creation guides, natural materials safety checklists, routine integration suggestions, and observation templates designed specifically for very young children
• Preschoolers (3-5 years) Learning Experience Templates: Discussion starter question banks, hands-on activity planning sheets, story integration templates, and comprehensive assessment rubrics for cultural understanding

Family Engagement Resources

• Newsletter Article Templates: Ready-to-use monthly cultural awareness snippets, seasonal acknowledgement explanations, home extension activities, and curated book recommendations
• Family Support Kit: Interactive activities for parents to continue learning at home and resources for families to support their children and to fill in their own knowledge gaps

Professional Support and Emergency Response

• Emergency Response Scripts: Professional protocols for handling challenging questions, cultural sensitivity incidents, and complex family concerns with confidence and cultural appropriateness
• Do's and Don'ts Checklist: Quick reference guide for cultural sensitivity, common mistake prevention, and professional boundary guidelines

This comprehensive professional development experience gives you everything you need to transform uncertainty into confidence, tokenism into authenticity, and compliance into meaningful cultural practice.

What educators say about this webinar:

"Great webinar. I really like the last point about asking the question of "have we educated our community about why we do this?" Something we need to consider further in our Primary School setting." - Christine Beveridge

"Thankyou for the reminder to continue reflecting on how to make our Acknowledgement of Country more meaningful by taking it on the land." - Sam Anne

"Brilliantly explained as always Jessica" - Mary Jacobs

"This one is so powerful and useful. Thank you!" - Michelle Jones

Acknowledgement of Country FAQ’s:

Q: How do I access the webinar after I purchase?

A: After you purchase your webinar you will be sent two emails:

• An order confirmation email with receipt of purchase
• An email with your login details to the webinar platform

These emails can take up to 2 business hours after your purchase to arrive (please check your junk mail).

Q: How long are the webinar modules?

A: The webinar modules range between 15-40 minutes however we estimate there should be at least two to three hours spent on developing the work.

Q: Is there a payment plan?

A: Yes, via AfterPay. Choose AfterPay at check out for more details.

Q: Is there a group rate?

A: Due to the nature of this webinar we do not offer group access.

Q: Can I share my individual access with other people?

A: No. Each person required to complete this webinar at your organisation will need to purchase their own access.

Q: How long is my access valid for once I purchase?

A: Access to the Acknowledgement of Country webinar is for 3 months

Q: Do you offer refunds on webinar?

A: We are confident that once you view the webinar, you'll be sure you made the right decision. Due to the digital nature of the webinar, we do not offer refunds. If you have accidentally purchased the webinar twice (it happens) please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com 

Q: Who do I contact for any queries?

A: You can reach us at info@kooricurriculum.com and one of our team will respond within 1 business day.

Q: Are copies of the books mentioned in the webinar part of the price?

A: No. The books mentioned in the webinar are not included, some of the books are able to be purchased in the Koori Curriculum store, and others can be purchased through book retailers such as Amazon or through the author's website directly.

Q: I am a member of the Koori Curriculum Club, should I purchase the Acknowledgement of Country webinar?

A: No. The Acknowledgement of Country webinar is included in your Koori Curriculum Club membership once launched, along with our other great webinars.

Q: What happens if I have technical issues with the webinar after I purchase?

A: Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com and one of our team will respond within 1 business day.

Q: Can I download the webinar?

A: No. We do not allow downloading of our webinar, once you have access you are able to watch the webinar however many times you like during the 3 month access period.

Q: I have previously purchased professional development from Koori Curriculum, how do I access a newly purchased webinar?

A: Thank you for purchasing an additional learning experience from Koori Curriculum. If you already have access to our learning platform, any additional training you purchase will be automatically added to your profile for access after purchase.