This amazing artwork is by 21 year old, Maggie-Jean Douglas - a Gubbi Gubbi artist from South East Queensland
Playschool: Acknowledgment of Country
Luke, Miranda and Hunter give an Acknowledgement of Country.
We have shared this special episode before but it is such a great show that can be watched time and time again. The stories, songs, music, dance and creative projects included are carefully chosen and contain one of our favourite books 'Where the forest meets the sea'.
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/play-school-acknowledgement-of-country
Wominjeka yearmann koondee biik Wurundjeri balluk
Welcome to the land of the Wurundjeri people
The Wurundjeri People take their name from the Woiwurrung language word 'wurun' meaning the Manna Gum which is found along the 'Birrarung' (Yarra River), and 'djeri', the grub which is found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are the 'Witchetty Grub People' and their ancestors have lived on this land for millenia.
(sourced from https://www.wurundjeri.com.au)
Connection to country
Indigenous planting and time in nature
One way we care for Country is by planting many indigenous plants at kinder. Our new signs bring attention to significant plants and support children, educators and visitors to learn the names and uses of them. Children’s connection to Country is also supported on our wider visits to the reserve and bush kinder sessions. Time in nature supports children's curiosity and love of being outside, as well as their knowledge and respect for the land and all the things that grow and live there.
Free Indigenous plants
Banyule residents
Free indigenous plants - did you know each local address in Banyule is eligible for 1 voucher every year in a buy-1-get-1 scheme. Your voucher can be used at:
VINC: Victorian Indigenous Nurseries Coop
113E Yarra Bend Road Fairfield
or
La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary Indigenous Nursery
Latrobe University Wildlife Reserve, entry via La Trobe Avenue
Click below for more information and to access the voucher.
Apply for a buy-1-get-1 indigenous plant voucher
https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Waste-environment/Environment-sustainability/Sustainability-and-stewardship/Indigenous-plants-voucher-program/Indigenous-plants-voucher-form
Little J and Big Cuz
Follows the adventures of Indigenous Australian kids Little J and Big Cuz living with their Nanna and Old Dog
Watching television programs from our National Indigenous Television station, NITV (part of the SBS family) is a great way to spend some time as a family. For example, you could watch an episode of this award-winning animation Little J & Big Cuz each day for the duration of NAIDOC Week (and beyond – there are two seasons so far!). There are episodes translated into Aboriginal languages Pintinjarra, Arrernte, Wiradjuri, Yawuru.
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/little-j-and-big-cuz
First Languages Australia
Interactive languages map
A great site to explore is this one produced by First Languages Australia.
They work with regional language centres to develop a map that reflects the names and groupings favoured by community. It includes information about each language and some great videos. The Woiwurrung section has a couple of videos of children singing (head, shoulders, knees and toes) in Woiwurrung language.
