WELCOME TO THE DJALGALA EARLY LEARNING ONLINE PROGRAM
embracing & embedding indigenous perspectives
This Course is for Early Learning Service Educators
We are thrilled to introduce to you our Online Early Learning Program, Embracing and Embedding Indigenous Perspectives.
Skilfully designed to seamlessly incorporate and embody Aboriginal perspectives within educational environments, our program presents a comprehensive curriculum enriched with cultural depth and diversity.
Djalgala's position as an Aboriginal-owned and operated business ensures that every individual involved in the creation and filming process of our online program brings their own rich cultural knowledge and perspectives to the table. This results in a program that is not only culturally enriching but also authentically Aboriginal, fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of Indigenous heritage and traditions.
Whats included in the program
Connect with our cultural educators throughout your 1 year program for ongoing support & collaboration in your journey.
Access 40 Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) aligned lesson plans.
Each plan is equipped with detailed teacher notes & discussion tips.
Embark on a journey through over 50 purpose-built videos, each ranging from 3 to 10 minutes.
200+ activity suggestions to accompany lesson plans.
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) links and National Quality Standards (NQS) area highlighted per lesson plan. Certification is awarded for each service educator on completion of the course.
Receive a specially curated resource kit delivered to your location, where each item directly links to lesson plans & videos provided (optional).
BONUS INCLUDED
essential resource kit
Receive a specially curated resource kit delivered to your service, where each item directly links to lesson plans and videos provided.
Early Learning Cultural Learning Resource Pack Inclusions:
1x Kangaroo Skin
1x Emu Caller
1x Pair of Medium Clapsticks
1x Pair of Mini Clapsticks
1x 12-inch Returning Boomerang with Burn Markings
1x A3 AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia
1x Bag of Crushed White Ochre with 1x Rock of Ochre
6x Artefact Information Cards
1x Pack of Riley Callie Aboriginal Symbol Flash Cards
2x Aunty’s Real Bush Tucker ‘Damper’ Playdough Mix by Ochre Dough
2x Bush Tucker Educational Cards related to Playdough Mix
2x Flashcard Stands
10x Bush Tucker Playdough Mats (digital download, printable) by Ochre Dough
1x DIY Wooden Keychain Making Kit (50pcs), includes Aboriginal Art design example
1x Pack of 3mm Wooden Dowels for Dot Painting (200pcs)
Extensive Activity Suggestions
Immerse your service with over 200 diverse activity suggestions seamlessly integrated into daily practices, meticulously tailored to reinforce the lesson plans, and address key learning and development areas such as personal, social, and emotional development, physical development, communication and language skills, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. Additionally, our captivating and interactive cultural immersion experiences provide a valuable opportunity to support the identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and enhance the knowledge of non-Indigenous children about the rich heritage of the first peoples of this country, with the world's oldest continuous living cultures. Our program empowers educators to build upon children's understanding of diversity, particularly regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. We are committed to creating a safe space that fosters understanding and respect towards cultural diversity for all children.
Explore Our Purpose-Built Videos
Immerse yourself in our collection of over 50 purpose-built videos, each ranging from 3 to 10 minutes in duration, offering enriching content suitable for both children and educators alike. What sets our video resources apart is Djalgala's unique position as an Aboriginal-owned and operated business. This ensures that every individual involved in the filming process brings their own rich cultural knowledge and perspectives to the table. Our videos have been meticulously crafted to provide authentic insights into Indigenous cultures, traditions, and perspectives, all filmed on Country. Collaborating closely with a team of cultural educators, we ensure that each video offers an immersive and educational journey, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures and histories. From storytelling to traditional practices, our videos provide a window into the diverse and vibrant world of Indigenous knowledge and wisdom.
View Lesson Example
Meet our cultural educators
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Hayley Goodrick
Gangalidda
Meet Hayley -
Lincoln Gallagher
Gangalidda
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Kai Gallagher
Gangalidda
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Deslyn Marsh
Bundjalung
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Isaac Bamblett
Bundjalung / Wiradjuri
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Tyrrell Corby
Bundjalung
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Caitlin Beale
Kamilaroi
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Shyanne Mckellar
Gumbaynggirr / Yuin / Wangkumarra
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Kalari Mckellar
Gumbaynggirr / Yuin / Wangkumarra / Bundjalung / Wiradjuri
Framework Alignment
We take the hassle out of curriculum alignment by linking each lesson plan to specific Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) outcomes and National Quality Standards (NQS) areas, designed to help your team meet key curriculum goals and learning outcomes while ensuring seamless integration into your educational practices. This ensures that meeting regulatory requirements and delivering culturally sensitive education is easier than ever. Your early education centre will also be awarded a certification on completion of the course.
Strengthen ties and foster meaningful relationships with Aboriginal communities by actively engaging with our cultural educators throughout your one-year online program membership, ensuring ongoing support and collaboration in your journey of cultural understanding and respect.
why choose our program
In today's educational landscape, incorporating Aboriginal perspectives isn't just a choice—it's a responsibility that educators must actively embrace. Our Online Early Learning Program is designed to assist Early Learning Services in fulfilling this essential obligation with ease. By seamlessly integrating Aboriginal perspectives into the curriculum, we provide educators with the tools and resources needed to create an enriching and culturally sensitive educational experience for children. With our program, educators can confidently navigate the complexities of cultural inclusion, fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated, and understanding is cultivated from an early age.
Discover a World of Cultural Enrichment:
Immerse your students in a curriculum that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusivity, and promotes cultural understanding. Throughout our program, children will explore various areas, including:
Understanding Country
Acknowledgment of Country
Caring for Country
Ochre and Paint Ups
Traditional Dress
Ceremonies
Yidaki (Didgeridoo)
Diverse Cultural Artefacts
Bush Tucker and Ocean Foods
Seasons
Aboriginal Dance and Music
Aboriginal Art and Storytelling
Flags and Their Meaning
Community Yarns
Kinship
Traditional Games
Significant Dates
Dadirri (Meditation Practices)
Inside the Learning Dashboard
Join us in this transformative journey of cultural discovery and education.
Embrace diversity. Foster inclusion.
One-time payment inc GST
$2999
Get anytime access to our classes for 12 months.
Teach at your own pace.
Resource kit included delivered to your service.
1 x licence per enrolment.
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• A year of transformative learning with our comprehensive Online Early Learning Program, Embracing and Embedding Indigenous Perspectives for just $2999 inc GST.
• A full tax-deductible investment, your purchase.
• Access to 50 purpose-built videos, 40 lesson plans .
• Intricately linked to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Over 200 activity suggestions seamlessly embedded into daily practices.
• Receive a specially curated resource pack shipped directly to your service, enhancing your educational journey with tangible learning tools and materials.• Certification is awarded for each service educator on completion of the course.
EXCLUDING
RESOURCE
KIT
One-time payment inc GST
$2099
Get anytime access to our classes for 12 months.
Teach at your own pace.
1 x licence per enrolment.
To purchase without the resource kit, use code NORESOURCE at the checkout, after enrolment.
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• A year of transformative learning with our comprehensive Online Early Learning Program, Embracing and Embedding Indigenous Perspectives for just $2099 inc GST.
• A full tax-deductible investment, your purchase.
• Access to 50 purpose-built videos, 40 lesson plans .
• Intricately linked to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Over 200 activity suggestions seamlessly embedded into daily practices.
• Certification is awarded for each service educator on completion of the course.