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Are you an educator passionate about reconciliation and social justice?

Do you seek to deepen your understanding and implementation of Aboriginal perspectives in your educational practice?

Are you an educator passionate about reconciliation and social justice?

Do you seek to deepen your understanding and implementation of Aboriginal perspectives in your educational practice?

The Koori Curriculum Virtual Yarning Circles are for you.

The Koori Curriculum Virtual Yarning Circles are for you.

Over six transformative months in 2025, join like-minded educators in a virtual gathering led by Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum.

Engage in rich, pedagogical discussions, inspired by a series of guest speakers who are experts in their fields and areas of interests.

What to Expect:

Monthly Online Sessions: Meet once a month from March to August 2025 for immersive and interactive sessions.

Expert Facilitators: Learn from Jessica Staines and esteemed guest speakers who will cover essential topics such as:

  • EYLF and MTOP principle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
  • Cultural safety in educational environments
  • Aboriginal pedagogy
  • Reconciliation Action Plans
  • Anti-bias approaches

Continuous Engagement: Continue discussions and share insights between sessions in an exclusive Facebook group, fostering a supportive community of practice.

Over six transformative months in 2025, join like-minded educators in a virtual gathering led by Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum.

Engage in rich, pedagogical discussions, inspired by a series of guest speakers who are experts in their fields and areas of interests.

What to Expect:

Monthly Online Sessions: Meet once a month from March to August 2025 for immersive and interactive sessions.

Expert Facilitators: Learn from Jessica Staines and esteemed guest speakers who will cover essential topics such as:

  • EYLF and MTOP principle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
  • Cultural safety in educational environments
  • Aboriginal pedagogy
  • Reconciliation Action Plans
  • Anti-bias approaches

Continuous Engagement: Continue discussions and share insights between sessions in an exclusive Facebook group, fostering a supportive community of practice.

Why Join?

Why Join?

Advance Your Practice: Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to implement meaningful Aboriginal programs at your service.

Inspire Change: Be part of a movement that promotes reconciliation and social justice through education.

Network:Connect with educators who share your passion and commitment to making a difference.

Advance Your Practice: Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to implement meaningful Aboriginal programs at your service.

Inspire Change: Be part of a movement that promotes reconciliation and social justice through education.

Network:Connect with educators who share your passion and commitment to making a difference.

Transform Your Educational Journey

Transform Your Educational Journey

Past participants have found the Virtual Yarning Circles to be a catalyst for significant professional and personal growth. They have returned to their services with renewed inspiration and practical strategies to foster inclusive, respectful, and enriching learning environments.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a pioneering group of educators dedicated to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in early childhood education.

Secure your spot in the Koori Curriculums Virtual Yarning Circles 2025 today. Together, we can create a future where reconciliation and social justice are at the heart of education.

Join us and be a catalyst for change.

Past participants have found the Virtual Yarning Circles to be a catalyst for significant professional and personal growth. They have returned to their services with renewed inspiration and practical strategies to foster inclusive, respectful, and enriching learning environments.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a pioneering group of educators dedicated to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in early childhood education.

Secure your spot in the Koori Curriculums Virtual Yarning Circles 2025 today. Together, we can create a future where reconciliation and social justice are at the heart of education.

Join us and be a catalyst for change.

Single Pass to all 6 sessions $1,650 inc GST

Single Pass to all 6 sessions $1,650 inc GST

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The Koori Curriculum Club Membership

The Koori Curriculum Club Membership

  • Facilitated by Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum
  • Yarns guided by Aboriginal thought leaders in education
  • Six interactive sessions over six months
  • Providing insight on different challenges and topics
  • Curated cultural content for educators wanting to delve deeper into Aboriginal Education
  • Facilitated by Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum
  • Yarns guided by Aboriginal thought leaders in education
  • Six interactive sessions over six months
  • Providing insight on different challenges and topics
  • Curated cultural content for educators wanting to delve deeper into Aboriginal Education

Guest speakers for our 2025 Yarning Circles to be announced in February 2025

Guest speakers for our 2025 Yarning Circles to be announced in February 2025

Previous Yarning Circle Sessions

Previous Yarning Circle Sessions

March 2024 Session

Our yarning circle will begin by connecting with one another and learning about each others journeys so far. We will be exploring place based pedagogies and discussing programming and planning tools that educators can use to foreground their curriculum in culture. 

March 2024 Session

April 2024 Session

In this session we will be joined by Belinda Huntriss who will lead a discussion regarding culturally safe practices. Educators will be guided to critically reflect on their curriculum, policies, practices and procedures to determine what they do well and where there are opportunities for improvement. 

April 2024 Session

May 2024 Session

Educators will be invited to explore Reconciliation in the Education. Jessica will highlight several mandatory actions that are part of Narragunnawalis Reconciliation Action Plan and provide insight and ideas on what works, what doesnt and how educators can delve deeper and move from "safe to brave". 

May 2024 Session

June 2024 Session

Yarning Circle participants will be joined by guest speaker Michelle King who will lead a discussion about the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place Principle "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives". 

June 2024 Session

July 2024 Session

Educators will be joined by guest speaker Aunty Nerida Blair who will lead a discussion about Aboriginal pedagogy.

July 2024 Session

August 2024 Session

In our final Yarning Circle educators will be encouraged to reflect on our collective learning experience and develop a plan for what will come next. 

August 2024 Session

About Our Yarning Circles

About Our Yarning Circles

Koori Curriculum Yarning Circles are a space for like minded educators to connect and continue to build the cultural
confidence and capacity.

Our Yarning Circles take place virtually once per month from March - August.

Educators will be joined by Director of the Koori Curriculum Jessica Staines and guest speakers who will provoke pedagogical discussions and respectful debates.

Each Yarning Circle session runs for an hour and a half.

Koori Curriculum Yarning Circles are a space for like minded educators to connect and continue to build the cultural
confidence and capacity.

Our Yarning Circles take place virtually once per month from March - August.

Educators will be joined by Director of the Koori Curriculum Jessica Staines and guest speakers who will provoke pedagogical discussions and respectful debates.

Each Yarning Circle session runs for an hour and a half.

Single Pass to all 6 Sessions $1,650 inc GST

Single Pass to all 6 Sessions $1,650 inc GST

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Who Should Attend?

Who Should Attend?

Primary School Teachers, Family Day Care Educators, Early Childhood Educators, OOSHC Educators

Primary School Teachers, Family Day Care Educators, Early Childhood Educators, OOSHC Educators

What people are saying about Koori Curriculum

What people are saying about Koori Curriculum

An absolute game changer in the education space

A wonderful place to continue to learn about and connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, with respect and genuine inclusive discussion and shared ideas.

Has impacted the way I do my work in education and care. An absolute game changer in the education space.

I consider Koori Curriculum a valuable network resource!

A dynamic business that is always providing ethical, true information, resources and suggestions of pathways of enquiry! 

Jess and the team are always supportive.  Professional development packages and resources are jam packed filled with useful information and ideas to implement straight away- both resourcing the children’s experiences for learning and supporting educators to think upon and include Indigenous perspectives. 

I consider Koori Curriculum a valuable network resource!

Supportive, knowledgeable, and highly respectful and professional.

Every experience I have had with Koori Curriculum has been supportive, knowledgeable, and highly respectful and professional. 

I highly recommend to Koori Curriculum no matter if it’s buying resources, learning resources, or gaining knowledge. 

The whole team are wonderful.

Phenomenal resources

Phenomenal resources and support for Early Childhood Educators. Cannot recommend them highly enough!

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All 6 Sessions $1,650 inc GST

All 6 Sessions $1,650 inc GST

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Got Questions?

The Yarning Circles is a bundle of 6x 1.5-hour sessions held virtually.

Yes, via AfterPay. Choose AfterPay at checkout for more details.

No there is no group rate for Yaring Circles program

Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com including the email address used for the purchase and the new email address.

Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com including your order number and the email addresses to be included in communications.

Tickets are sold on a strictly no-refund basis. But in the event that the Yarning Circles is cancelled, you will be refunded the face value of the ticket. If the event is postponed due to COVID19 we will give you the option to have a ticket for the next event. The right is reserved to vary advertised schedules to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and sessions where necessary.

We understand that availability can change, if you let us know by close of business 3 weeks before the start that you cannot attend then we can see if we have another date and time for you to join, this may not be in 2025.

Unfortunately we require 3 weeks' notice prior to the date, please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com to discuss options. A fee may be charged for changing dates.

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

Yes the event is live. There will be no recordings of the live webinars. You will need to attend on each of the dates outlined in your email confirmation.

No. The books mentioned 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.

Yes. If you choose to attend the event please let Jess know on the day as she always enjoys meeting Koori Curriculum Club members. There are no discounts offered Koori Curriculum Club members.

Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com and one of our team will respond as quickly as they can to support you during the event.

No. We do not allow recording of our seminars. We encourage you to take notes during the event and you will be provided with workbooks.

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