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Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines

Jessica Staines

The Koori Curriculum Educator Community podcast series aims to build early childhood educators cultural confidence. Director of the Koori Curriculum Jessica Staines will interview and share...

Episodes

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

In this episode of Educator Yarns, we sit down with Sue Currell, an early childhood teacher from rural Cobden, Victoria, who has spent over...

39:32Jul 27, 2025

S5 EP16: Beyond Google: One Educator's Path to Authentic Aboriginal Perspectives

In this episode of Educator Yarns, we meet Andrea de Silva, a finalist for Ally of the Year at the Koorie Curriculum Educator Awards. Origin...

17:21Jul 20, 2025

S5 EP15: Creating Belonging: Practical Strategies for Cultural Inclusion in Early Learning

In this episode of Educator Yarns, we sit down with Hayley Callaghan, a dedicated cultural officer and early childhood educator at Learning...

19:49Jul 13, 2025

S5 E14: Reciprocity with Country: Giving Back Through Environmental Advocacy

In this episode of Educator Yarns, hosts Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum and Bec Buch from Bush Kindy Australia dive deep into practic...

32:17Jul 6, 2025

S5 EP13: Creating Cultural Safety: How 50 Educators United on a Reconciliation Journey

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lisa Mavin, the nominated supervisor of Tilly's Play Development Centre in Rutherford, who shares...

40:36Jun 29, 2025

S5 EY12: Dogs, Snakes and Safety: Honest Conversations About Bush Kindy Challenges

In this honest and practical episode of Educator Yarns, Jessica Staines and Bec Burch tackle the concerns many early childhood educators fac...

40:26Jun 22, 2025

S5 EP11: Country, Connection & Kindergarten: An Educator's Journey in Aboriginal Education

In this deeply insightful episode of Educator Yarns, we journey with Kat Fulford, a passionate early childhood educator from Ararat, Victori...

39:18Jun 15, 2025

S5 EP10: From Intention to Connection: A Guide to Engaging with Local Aboriginal Communities

Educator Yarns Season 5 Episode 10: From Intention to Connection: A Guide to Engaging with Local Aboriginal Communities In this episode of E...

32:30Jun 9, 2025

S5 EP09: How One Kindergarten Transformed Their Approach to Aboriginal Education

In this episode of Educator Yarns, we chat with Taylar Malouf, an inspiring early childhood educator from Hopscotch Kindergarten. Over the p...

28:44Jun 1, 2025

S5 EP08: The Heart of Reconciliation: An Educator's Journey Building a Living Reconciliation Action Plan

In this episode of Educator Yarns, we speak with Stephanie Watson, an inspiring early childhood educator and nominee for the Koori Curriculu...

36:02May 25, 2025

S5 EP07: Beyond the Fence: Transforming Early Learning Through on Country Experiences

In this episode of Educator Yarns, host Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum, is joined by Bec Burch, founder of Bush Kindy's Austr...

39:59May 18, 2025

S5 EP06: Connecting Children to Country: Urban Nature Play with Aboriginal Perspectives

In this episode of Educator Yarns, Jess Staines speaks with Linda Wilson, a dedicated early childhood teacher at Sentia Early Learning in Me...

23:55May 11, 2025

S5 EP05: Cultivating Country: Why Bush Tucker Gardens Matter in Early Learning Environments

In this illuminating episode of Educator Yarns, we welcome back Bec from Bush Kindy's Australia for an in-depth conversation about Bush Tuck...

23:12May 4, 2025

S5 EP05: Cultivating Country: Why Bush Tucker Gardens Matter in Early Learning Environments

In this illuminating episode of Educator Yarns, we welcome back Bec from Bush Kindy's Australia for an in-depth conversation about Bush Tuck...

23:12May 4, 2025

S5 EP04: Beyond Tokenism: Creating Authentic Indigenous Partnerships in Early Childhood

In this powerful episode of Educator Yarns, we sit down with Kimmi, an award-winning early childhood teacher, mentor, and National Indigenou...

48:46Apr 27, 2025

S5 EP03: Custodians of Country: The Seven R's of Sustainability in Aboriginal Early Childhood Education

In this enlightening episode of Educator Yarns, host Jess Staines is joined by Bec Burch, founder of Bush Kindy Australia, to explore the po...

33:39Apr 20, 2025

S5 EP02: The Ally's Journey: Building Reciprocal Relationships in Aboriginal Education

In this enlightening episode of Educator Yarns, we sit down with Aaron Johnston, recipient of the Primary School Teacher of The Year Award a...

37:29Apr 13, 2025

S05 EP01: More Than Just Sticks and Stones: Deepening Aboriginal Perspectives in Nature Play

In Season 5 of Educator Yarns, host Jess Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum, is joined by Bec Burch, founder of Bush Kindy Australia. Tog...

32:29Apr 6, 2025

S4 EP11: Community, Culture, and Classroom: Building Connections That Educate

In this compelling final episode of season four of "Educator Yarns," co-hosts Jessica Staines and Belinda Huntriss, renowned for their work...

44:57May 21, 2024

S4 EP10: Indigenous Insights into Education and Outcome Four of the EYLF

Welcome to another enriching episode of Educator Yarns, where Jessica Staines and Belinda Huntriss dive deep into Outcome 4 of the Early Yea...

46:08May 14, 2024