Recommendations

The Yulang Effect recommends the following resources for both teachers and students to enjoy and learn from. All resources are created by or with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Learn ∼ articles, blogs, guides

Listen ∼ podcasts, music

Read ∼ books for children and adults

Use ∼ classroom decor, activities, games/toys

Watch ∼ movies, documentaries, short films, video clips

Use the filter provided to sort through the following categories of First Nations education resources:

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Keep the Fire Burning Resource

Common Ground & Jordyn Green

A free teacher resource that explores the 2024 NAIDOC Week theme 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud".

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Torres Strait Islands Stamp & Flashcard Collection

Athe Threads & Songlines ACE

Wooden stamps and flashcards designed to introduce children to the rich heritage and languages of the Torres Strait Islands.

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First Nations Bedtime Stories

Common Ground First Nations

First Nations Bedtime Stories is an annual week of storytelling. It brings First Nations stories as old as time into homes and classrooms around Australia.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art in the Classroom Volume 2

Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) Education

An essential resource for all educators! This book shares best practice for planning lessons about First Nations art.

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Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands) Map

Zeyawub Consultancy

A detailed map of Zenadth Kes (the Torres Strait).

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Ask Aunty Book Series: Seasons, Bush Survival Skills

Aunty Munya Andrews & Charmaine Ledden-Lewis

Young readers can learn knowledge about Country and essential bush survival skills with Aunty Munya's insightful picture books.

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'Blak Hits for Kids' and 'Too Deadly Bub' Music Playlists

Spotify & Alethea Beetson

Spotify playlists of First Nations music suitable for children.

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Wingaru Kids

Wingaru Education

Wingaru Kids is a digital platform for both teachers and students providing everything teachers need to teach Aboriginal perspectives with confidence.

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Raymaŋgirrbuy dhäwu: When I was a little girl

Kylie Gatjawarraway Mununggurr

A heartwarming bilingual story about growing up in Raymaŋgirr, a remote Yolŋu homeland in the Top End of Australia.

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Always Was, Always Will Be

Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson

'Always Was, Always Will Be' takes a close look at some of the iconic First Nations protest movements since 1788.

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Sea Country & Sky Country

Aunty Patsy Cameron & Lisa Kennedy

Two incredible books with First Nations perspectives from Trouwerner (Tasmania).

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Indoor & Outdoor Mats

Emro Designs

Emro Designs partners with First Nations artists to bring their vibrant designs to life on a wide range of soft furnishings, including rugs, cushions, picnic rugs, and wallpapers.