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About Kiya! You may recognise Kiya as she is featured as a main cast member on TV’s Play School. Our Director Jessica Staines was part of the consultative team during the creation of Kiya. Congratulations to Buffie Creative and Deadly...

This letter will arrive by email once a month on the 1st of each month. If you prefer a letter in the post, click here Introducing "Letters from Shirley Pearl and her Bush Friends"Are you looking for an exciting and educational...

These First Nation dolls are hand-painted by Jade McDonald, a Wiradjuri artist living on the NSW Central Coast. Jade carefully sources ethical Aboriginal textiles to craft the doll clothes, ensuring each piece is made with respect and integrity. Name: Murriyang...

Introducing the enchanting Shirley Pearl Doll, a beautifully hand-painted creation by Jade McDonald, a proud Wiradjuri artist. Inspired by her vibrant surroundings, Jade infuses each doll with the unique and lively spirit of her culture. Dressed in ethically sourced Aboriginal textiles,...

  Transform Your Teaching Practice through embracing Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing. Filmed in situ at Concord West Rhodes Pre-school this comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to embed Aboriginal perspectives meaningfully into...

Choose from Individual access or Group access via the buttons above This session is for educators who are wanting to respectfully embed Aboriginal art and culture into their art curriculum. Jessica Staines Director of the Koori Curriculum dispels the myths about what...

Choose from Individual access or Group access via the buttons above When embedding Aboriginal perspectives, educators can be overwhelmed and anxious as they're so worried about doing the wrong thing that it becomes debilitating.In this course, Jess wants to build your cultural...

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...

This beautifully illustrated book captures children’s imaginations as they learn the traditional ABCs. It includes foundational writing practice for both upper and lowercase letters, featuring animals and plants inspired by Amy’s deep connection to Dharawal Country. For those interested in...

Choose from Individual access or Group access via the buttons above This series is ideal for educators and centre chefs who are wanting to respectfully embed an Aboriginal perspective into their menu, program and practice through the use of native plants....

Educator Yarns is a collection of relatable stories from the heart of our profession. This sharing aims to build educators cultural confidence and capability, equipping one to approach the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives with vigour and bravery. There is no...

Choose from Individual access or Group access via the buttons above Storytelling sits at the very heart of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, it is how we connect, how we belong, and how we pass knowledge from one generation to the...

Are you getting the most out of your Reconciliation Action Plan?   Transform Your Reconciliation Journey with Confidence and Purpose in our self-paced course. We understand the overwhelm that many educators experience when embarking on their reconciliation journey: "Am I...

This big Australian Animals finger puppet set consists of a Barking owl, Bower bird, Bilby, Black swan, Blue-ringed octopus, Cassowary, Cockatoo, Crocodile, Dugong, Echidna, Emu, Flying fox, Galah, Kangaroo, Koala, Kookaburra, Lyrebird, Possum, Penguin, Platypus, Quokka, Rainbow lorikeet, Sugar glider, Tasmanian...

Roam the water with me. We are here to learn.Here to spin wisdom, to grow …From award-winning Gunai author Kirli Saunders (OAM) and seven-time CBCA-winner Freya Blackwood comes Afloat, a story told in a time of climate crisis. Against a backdrop...

Explore the innovation behind 20 ingenious tools used by First Nation people. From boomerangs to resin, these cards explore the purpose, materials and science behind some of the world's oldest implements. Sharing over 120 facts, this pack includes 20 illustrated...

Choose from Individual access or Group access via the buttons above   The Koori Curriculum Club is an online community for educators to build their cultural capacity and confidence. Each month will bring new content across a range of topics that will...

Join us for a practical and thought-provoking professional development workshop exploring Reconciliation as a dynamic verb.  Led by Jessica Staines, a Wiradjuri woman, early childhood educator, and leading voice in inclusive practice, this session supports educators to move from reflection...

Old Nana Quokka: Caring For Country is the third book in the Spirit of the Dreaming series, created by Yamatji-Noongar Elder Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt and co-author Jacki Ferro. Set on Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), a sacred Aboriginal place, the story follows...

Kids from Lutruwita to Yolgnu say hello and welcome.Meet us and see what we love to do, from Ngiyampaa to Wadjak.Join our yarning circle and listen to our stories.Our Mob proudly celebrates our Aboriginal culture. Reviews: "My favourite is Taylor...

Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows...Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains... In this magnificent celebration of Country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses vivid imagery and poetic language to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Australian landscape. From...

When many voices are joined together, with courage, change can happen. In 1966, more than two hundred courageous Aboriginal people walked off the Wave Hill Cattle Station in the Northern Territory. Led by Vincent Lingiari, these stockmen and their families were...

This is a sweet, strikingly illustrated story of a lost star finding his way home - with a little help from his friends. "Do not go near the edge of Night Sky," warns Moon, "or you will fall off." Does...

Each night, Henry sits beside the campfire, listening closely as his grandfather shares stories from the Dreaming. He wonders when it will be his turn to pass on this knowledge. One night, lulled by the warmth of the fire and...

Backyard Footy is a vibrant and heartwarming story that celebrates imagination, friendship, and cultural pride. Set in the Kimberley region, young Jy plays footy solo in his backyard until a well-placed kick sends his ball over the fence—and begins a...

The Last Dance by Sally Morgan is a poignant and visually striking call to action for environmental awareness. With accessible language and vibrant illustrations, the book introduces children to a range of endangered and vulnerable Australian habitats and the creatures...

A gently lyrical story about discovering Country and the importance of family, friendship and the magic of the bush, from an emerging Indigenous talent and winner of a black&write! Fellowship. When eleven-year-old Alex moves to Adelaide from London after her...

From planets made of gas, to stars made of fire, our vast Solar System is filled with mysteries still to be explored and solved. Did you know that the world’s first astronomers were Indigenous Australians over $35,000 years ago? These...

âNerra, you are the next Deep Time Traveller, as your great-grandmother was before you.â After discovering that she has the power to travel into the Dreaming, Nerra is curious when her great-grandmother's box of artefacts opens for a second time....

This delightful story takes place on a stormy wet-season night at the Broome lighthouse. Meet Cassius the hermit crab, Jacob the jellyfish, Bruce the bluebone and more sea creatures as they head down the beach and race up the lighthouse...

KC Club 12 Month Payment Plan Individual access The Koori Curriculum Club 12 month payment plan options allows educators to pay for annual access to the Koori Curriculum Club on a monthly basis. Please note: You will be billed once...

A beautiful story of acknowledging the past and working together for a brighter future. When Simon unwraps a beautiful boomerang wrapped in an old newspaper, he learns of the national apology to the Stolen Generations. Who were the Stolen Generations...

A fun and informative cultural resource for preschool and kindergarten children, beautifully illustrated by Wiradjuri artist Merindah Funnell. This unique and interactive coloring book, inspired by Dharawal culture, features plants and animals to educate young learners about Indigenous heritage. Created...

A delightful gift book of birds from around Yirrkala, which is Siena’s home in North-east Arnhem Land. This beautiful little book includes the English and Yolŋu names of the birds and their Yolŋu moiety. In Yolŋu culture, everything is divided...

An immersive 4-day experience for early childhood educators, leaders and consultants ready to deepen their practice and lead with cultural integrity. Join us in 2027 for the next Koori Curriculum Leadership Retreat, designed for educators committed to embedding Aboriginal perspectives...

Do you find yourself wondering why children do the things they do? Perhaps you feel like you are forever stopping children from throwing toys or jumping off the furniture?  This set of high gloss, photo quality cards come on a...

An action-packed illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Deadly Boots. It's a GOAL! A rush of adrenaline courses through me as I jump in the air in celebration. This is big – my first goal...

Celebrate culture and creativity in your sensory play with the beautifully crafted Dilly Bag Sensory Tray, designed to honour the traditional significance of the dilly bag in Aboriginal culture. This unique tray features authentic Aboriginal artwork by Leah Cummins, a...

Kaya is completing her Higher School Certificate when she is woken in the middle of the night by her mother. They are to pack immediately and go to their holiday home in the Blue Mountains. Her father is ‘not coming...

The Indigiverse continues! The dying of the first light has disrupted the land. The wind shares no scent of the Gungura Jiwi, the fire and smoke that protected the lore that protected the people. Now the Mamoo are free. Free...

A perfect introduction for every new Nipper!Keeping beaches safe for people to enjoy is so important for all Australians. Nipper programs can be seen on beaches right across our country. Nippers today are going to be our surf life savers...

We are delighted to introduce the next card set in our range: Understanding and Embracing Risky Play!  This beautiful set of 10 high quality, gloss cards will inspire you to think deeply about children's risk taking in their play and...

This comprehensive bundle of our most popular pre-recorded webinars equips educators with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies needed to authentically embed Aboriginal perspectives across all areas of your curriculum. Led by Jessica Staines, Director of the Koori Curriculum, these...

What messages do children receive about who they are, whose stories matter and where they belong? Join Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum to explore how everyday choices in our environments, resources and interactions shape children’s understanding of themselves and others....

Explore the world of Australian animals that lay eggs with this set of 20 Didge Ya Know? cards and discover some of the amazing egg layers we share Country with! This illustrated card set features deadly facts about 20 Aussie...

Explore the stories of high profile Aboriginal change makers throughout history with this illustrated set of research cards. This set of 20 research cards encourages students to deploy enquiry skills to investigate the lives and work of change makers from...