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.

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Listen ∼ podcasts, music

Read ∼ books for children and adults

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

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Jagun: A First Nations Colouring Book

Holly Sanders

An ally friendly First Nations colouring book.

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Play dough, crafts & printables

Ochre Dough

Playdough, craft kits, and educational resources designed to inspire creativity and connection to Aboriginal culture & Country.

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Little Yarns

ABC Kids

Little Yarns is a podcast for children that celebrates the languages and cultures of First Nations peoples across Australia.

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Aboriginal Symbols and Tracks Dough Stamps and Rollers

Riley Callie Resources

Explore Aboriginal symbols with these stamps and rollers from Riley Callie Resources.

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The Land Recalls You

Kirli Saunders, David Cragg & Noni Cragg

Honouring the Stolen Generations, and all who've been taken, 'The Land Recalls You' is a powerful story of returning.

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Our Flag, Our Story

Bernard Namok Jnr, Thomas Mayo & Tori-Jay Mordey

An essential book for all classrooms about Torres Strait Islander people and the Torres Strait Islander flag.

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Dreamy

Common Ground

Dreamy is a collection of mindful First Nations audio stories to help you slow down and connect to Country.

Learn

Be That Teacher Who Makes a Difference and Lead Aboriginal Education for All Students

Kylie Captain & Dr Cathie Burgess

An inspirational book for teachers! Kylie and Cathie share their expertise to equip educators with the knowledge, skills and confidence to respectfully and authentically teach Aboriginal histories and cultures to all students.

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The Trees & Looking After Country with Fire

Victor Steffensen & Sandra Steffensen

Two insightful picture books about caring for Country.

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'Our Place' Book Series (Respect, Family, Sharing)

Aunty Fay Muir, Sue Lawson & Lisa Kennedy, Jasmine Seymour, Leanne Mulgo Watson

This book series introduces children to First Nations philosophies that are dear to Aunty Fay’s heart (Respect, Family & Sharing).

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Map of Indigenous Australia

AIATSIS

An online and physical map representing the different groups of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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'For Our Elders' NAIDOC Resource and 'Guide for Respectfully Communicating with Elders'

Common Ground and Jordyn Green

Teacher resource and guide to support teachers and students wishing to learn about and communicate with First Nations Elders.