PROGRAMS
Preschool and Early Childhood Learning
Our preschool and early childhood learning programs have been designed to engage children in a culturally safe learning environment whilst embracing and celebrating the cultural diversity of Aboriginal people.
How We Learn Together
Using resources and activities that are both sensory and tactile, children develop their cognitive, fine and gross motor skills.
Through inquisitive and independent learning children can make their individual connections to reach their full potential.
What our clients say
“Our children and families are loving the visits”
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Gulyangarri
Meaning ‘Children’ in the Dharug language, This is an extended program where we are
committed to visiting your Centre one day a
month over the course of 6 months.
Our incursion visits are topic-specific each
month and are tailored to your Centre. They are packaged together with a selection of chosen workshops from the list below.
1. Ngaya Ngiyini (I am, you are)
Begin with getting to know each other, exploring identity and Acknowledgement of Country.
2. Dharug Ngurra (Dharug Country) — Culture Talk
Explore how traditional Aboriginal maps, tools and weapons were created and used by our people.
3. Bayadyi dalang (Talking language) — Language workshop
Do you know any Dharug words? Learn basic phrases you can use every day and how we are revitalising Aboriginal languages.
4. Ochre dangara (Paint & dance) — Ochre, music & movement workshop
Discover the textures of ochre and its importance before learning dance and animal movements.
5. Bamulyin banga (To make from Earth) — Bush resource talk
Learn how the local landscape of the Cumberland Plains provides our people with food, medicine, and homes.
6. Gurugal bayalara (Long ago stories) – Dreamtime Stories
Reading a Dharug children’s Dreamtime story followed by an art project connected to the story.
Our Gulyangarri program costs $2400.00 (equates to $400 per session) over 6 visits. Generally,
the program is scheduled to one visit per month and is varied durations. It has been designed
for the 3 – 5 year old age groups and caters for up to 25 children per session.
Individual programs can be bought and delivered as standalone workshops.
Additional Programs and Services
Staff Training
Professional development and learning. Embedding Aboriginal perspectives into Early Childhood settings.
Resource Kits
A perfect way to create a welcoming and inclusive environment to your centre with culturally safe learning aids and products. The packs complement our programs.
Badalya biyanili (Food and Healing) - Bush Tucker Garden
A supply of local native plants common to the Cumberland Plain area with Plant knowledge cards.
Bangala daburi (Lets make & do Paint) - Art Workshop
Aboriginal art is a powerful storytelling method. Explore forms, techniques, and art styles used across Australia for over 60,000 years.
*Takeaway individual keepsakes or a collaborated artwork for the centre.
These additional programs and services can be delivered individually or in conjunction with other programs. Please enquire regarding these costs.
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Further Information
All programs are delivered by an Aboriginal person holding a valid and current Working with Children’s Check.
The programs and quotes are based on children in the 3 – 5-year-old age group and support up to 25 children in one session.
For more detailed information and to a request a full list of available programs please contact us at admin@yanmala.com.au