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Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss

Educator Yarns serves as an informative and insightful discussion about the importance of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood education and the need for ongoing education and support in alignment with the Early Years Framework 2.0.

Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum is back for season four with new co-host Belinda Huntress from Freshwater Education.

Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources for educators and advocate for a culturally inclusive, safe and respectful approach to teaching and learning.

Nov 27, 2022

In this episode of Educator Yarns, Jess speaks with Micelle King, a proud descendant of the Worimi Nation and early childhood educator. Michelle shares reflections on her family's past and the generational trauma that is a direct result of Australia's White Australia Policy which prevented her Grandmother from attending...


Nov 23, 2022

In this mini episode of Educator Yarns Jess shares the many ways that educators can get support from Koori Curriculum. 

No matter your budget Koori Curriculum has resources and support that can help you on your journey to embed an Aboriginal perspective in your centre.


Nov 20, 2022

In this episode of Educator Yarns Jess chats with Sandra Dos Reis & Kathryn Albany from Deborah Little Early Learning Centre.

Sandra and Kathryn share with Jess their journey in moving from 'we don't know how' towards confidence, the power of mentoring, how they built connections with community, the way they work...


Nov 16, 2022

In this mini episode of Educator Yarns Jess reflects on inauthentic Aboriginal art.

It's important for us as educators to review our procurement processes to ensure that we are being ethical by showing reciprocity and remunerating artists for their work.
 
 
There are many inexpensive and ethical ways that educators...


Nov 13, 2022

In this episode of Educator Yarns Jess chats with Brodie Vallence, co-owner of West Coast Family Day Care Service.

Jess and Brodie discuss how Educators use cultural items and practices that are appropriate for only boys or girls within their practice, the role of educators and parents in developing a RAP, how Educators...