Early Childhood Educators
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"Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives in Early Childhood Curriculums" Mackay, QLD
Dive into the world of "Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives in Early Childhood Curriculums" with a 2-hour in-person workshop held in Mackay, QLD. Join Jessica Staines, the Director of the Koori Curriculum, as she shares practical knowledge to help educators foreground their practice in culture and privilege Aboriginal perspectives in their teaching methods.
Discover the diverse ways culture can be celebrated in early learning environments and learn how to seamlessly integrate Aboriginal perspectives in alignment with children's interests and topics of inquiry. Whether you're just starting out on your cultural inclusivity journey or seeking fresh inspiration to further enrich your approach, this workshop offers valuable insights for educators at all stages.
Jessica will illuminate the significance of incorporating culture through real-life case studies focusing on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Explore the intricacies of each age group and gain tailored content and strategies to effectively engage and educate young learners across different developmental stages.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your cultural competencies and enhance your teaching practice with practical examples and innovative ideas. Secure your spot today and unlock a wealth of resources to infuse Aboriginal perspectives into your early childhood education environment!
Date: 7th August 2025
Registration: 9:45 AM
Session Start: 10:00 AM
Session End: 12:00 PM
Coffee & tea available on arrival
Location: Harrup Park, 89 Juliet St, South Mackay, QLD 4740.
Facilitator: Jessica Staines, Koori Curriculum Director
Ticket price: $127.00 inc GST and Booking Fee
Jessica Staines is an early childhood educator, professional speaker, author, advocate and advisor.
As the founder and director of Koori Curriculum, Jessica is committed to helping educators embed Aboriginal perspectives into early childhood education.
She has played many significant roles nationally and internationally in building cultural understanding, reconciliation and harmony, including as an Indigenous advisor to ABC’s Playschool.
Her work has been published in industry journals, and she has previously been a part of the AIATSIS Education Advisory Committee and HIPPY Reference group, contributing to the development of resources and programs that support Aboriginal children and families in the early years.
Jessica’s family are Wiradjuri and have lived off Country on Gadigal and Wangal land for four generations. Her family originally came from Cowra, Molong, Parkes and Wellington, but due to displacement, they were disconnected from their family and communities.
Today, Jessica lives on Darkinjung Country with her husband and two children on a peaceful bush block, and is proud to identify as a Wiradjuri woman, with connections to her local Darkinjung community.
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What people are saying about Koori Curriculum
So Many Valuable Ideas
"There were so many amazing ideas shared throughout the webinar. As a team we reflected after the session discussing what we do already and how we could make changes to our program."
Finding Confidence Through Training
"I feel a lot more confident embedding Indigenous culture into my curriculum now and I am particularly looking forward to telling stories outdoors using marks, rather than relying on the actual book. The children will gain so much from these experiences."
It was an Amazing Workshop
"From the training I have been able to see different perspectives and simple things I can do, to embed this more authentically into my program"
Engaging Strategies & Ideas
"The feedback from my teams has been awesome. Everyone learnt so much and we are all excited today about what’s next for us. I could have listened to you talk about your Aboriginal culture for hours and hours. So interesting. Thank you again."
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