Join the Koori Curriculums Virtual Yarning Circles
Connect. Learn. Transform.
6 informative sessions guided by Aboriginal thought leaders in education
Join the Koori Curriculums Virtual Yarning Circles
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.
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?
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
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
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
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.
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.
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".
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".
July 2024 Session
Educators will be joined by guest speaker Aunty Nerida Blair who will lead a discussion about Aboriginal pedagogy.
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.
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.
Single Pass to all 6 sessions $1,650 inc GST
Who Should Attend?
Early Childhood Educators
Family Day Care Educators
OOSHC Educators
What people are saying about Koori Curriculum
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Every experience I have had with Koori Curriculum has been supportive, knowledgeable, and highly respectful and professional.
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The whole team are wonderful.
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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!
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.
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