Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Bec Burch

Jessica Staines

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 five with new co-host Bec Burch from Bush Kindy Australia. Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources focusing on the intersection of nature play and Aboriginal culture for early childhood educators who are wanting to delve deeper into Aboriginal programs and explore opportunities for rich and meaningful nature play experiences.

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Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Bec Burch

Episodes (82)

Jul 27, 2025 S5 EP17: Six Seasons and Storytelling: Creating Authentic Aboriginal Curriculum in Rural Victoria
Jul 20, 2025 S5 EP16: Beyond Google: One Educator's Path to Authentic Aboriginal Perspectives
Jul 13, 2025 S5 EP15: Creating Belonging: Practical Strategies for Cultural Inclusion in Early Learning

Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Bec Burch

Jul 27, 2025
40½ minutes
36 MB

In this episode of Educator Yarns, we sit down with Sue Currell, an early childhood teacher from rural Cobden, Victoria, who has spent over 25 years transforming how Aboriginal perspectives are embedded in early learning settings. As a proud Gunditjmara woman who discovered her Aboriginal heritage later in life, Sue brings a unique perspective to reconciliation and cultural education. Working with a vibrant group of 16 children in the Narang room (meaning 'sun' in local Dhauwurd Wurrung language), Sue demonstrates how authentic Aboriginal education goes far beyond tokenistic activities. From her early days attending workshops with Aunty...

Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Bec Burch

S5 EP17: Six Seasons and Storytelling: Creating Authentic Aboriginal Curriculum in Rural Victoria

Jessica Staines

00:00 -39:32