50 WORDS ONLINE PROJECT

A University Of Melbourne project, resourced by the Research Unit of Indigenous Language.

The project team state that “The words are provided online with community permission, and with audio provided by a language speaker. The languages and words are displayed on a map of Australia so that users can easily find the information relevant to their local area. We hope that this will be a useful resource for schools and educational organisations to learn 50 words in their local language, and for the general public to discover and appreciate the diversity of First Nations’ languages around Australia.”

View the map here

All information regarding the project team involved in the development of this wonderful  resource is available here on the 50 words online project webpage.

Play School: Acknowledgement of Country

Want to learn more about Acknowledgement of Country?

Take a look at this information provided by ABC Kids. It includes notes for educators to download, songs to learn and sing and video’s from the presenters.

“In this special episode, presenters Luke Carroll, Miranda Tapsell and Hunter Page-Lochard give an Acknowledgement of Country celebrating Australia’s first people.

The joyful provocations throughout this episode share knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and highlight the importance of caring for Country together.

The stories, songs, music, dance and creative projects included can extend perspectives around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture for young children and their families.

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Cool Australia has a large online suite of teaching and learning resources that support the Australian Curriculum.

NRM Education is the Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges education program that works with school and preschool communities to embed sustainability principles into their learning and management practices, linking them to the Australian Curriculum. Some of their areas of interest include Food Gardens, plants and animals (teacher packs and ID charts), climate change, waste, and youth voice.

Other NRM Boards across South Australia that offer education resources include the South East NRM Board, SA Murray Darling Basin NRM Board,  SA Arid Lands, Northern and Yorke NRM, Kangaroo Island, and Eyre Peninsula.

National Parks and Wildlife Service SA National Parks offer a unique and engaging learning experience for all ages. Find information for teaching and learning across South Australia as well as a Junior Ranger Program with some great nature resources for 8-14 year olds.

Selecting a qualified designer or builder that suits your educational context will ensure you have a long-lasting playspace that meets the needs of your school community. This list includes individuals and organisations that understand the principles behind engaging natural playspaces, how to design or build them while meeting the compliance requirements of Australian Standards.

Herbs are a great way to get your family into gardening as they are easy to grow and can be used in many different ways. In this download you can discover a selection of herbs that can be grown in pots, raised garden beds or other nooks in your garden. You’ll also find tips for cooking and eating, playing and creating, along with handy maintenance advice. Special thanks to gardening expert Monina Gilbey for her expertise in tasty green things! (Remember, as a member, these downloads are for your family to enjoy, and if you like them please encourage your friends to join!).