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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

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Guide to evaluating and selecting education resources

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Guide to evaluating and selecting education resources

AIATSIS

A free guide to assist teachers in selecting appropriate resources for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and languages respectfully and effectively.

Terminology Guide

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Terminology Guide

Narragunnawali

A free, online guide to using respectful and inclusive language and terminology.

This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!

Read

This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!

Corey Tutt & Molly Hunt

An inspirational, illustrated compendium that celebrates the diversity and success of First Nations people.

'Welcome to Our Country' Book Series

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'Welcome to Our Country' Book Series

Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing & David Hardy

The 'Welcome to Our Country' series aims to connect young children, parents and educators with First Nations history and culture.

Nedingar

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Nedingar

Isobel Bevis & Leanne Zilm

A lyrical, dual language book that helps young minds learn about Country, Ancestors and family.

Our Dreaming

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Our Dreaming

Kirli Saunders & Dub Leffler

A beautiful book exploring The Dreaming through the eyes of two echidnas.

Our Land, Our Stories

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Our Land, Our Stories

AIATSIS & Nelson (Cengage Company)

The 'Our Land, Our Stories' packs are a collection of big books, topic cards and teacher notes to explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures in lower, middle and upper primary.

Little J and Big Cuz

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Little J and Big Cuz

SBS

Little J and Big Cuz is an educational animated children's series following the adventures of young First Nations kids 'Little J' and 'Big Cuz'.

History Resource Pack (Primary)

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History Resource Pack (Primary)

Deadly Ed

A comprehensive resource pack with lesson plans, instructions and over 40 culturally appropriate resources to support the teaching of all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander content in the F-6 History Syllabus.

Heal Country Resource

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Heal Country Resource

Common Ground & Steph Isbester from Roots for the Future

The free education resource will help teachers and students to learn about and reflect on Country.

The First Scientists

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The First Scientists

Corey Tutt & Blak Douglas

A colourful non-fiction book about the incredible scientific knowledge and achievements of First Nations peoples in Australia.

Firestarter - The Story of Bangarra

Watch

Firestarter - The Story of Bangarra

1 hour 34 minutes

'Firestarter' is an inspiring documentary that celebrates resilience, artistry, and the transformative power of storytelling through dance.

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