{"title":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn today's diverse and inclusive classrooms, \u003c\/span\u003eAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources have risen to prominence as key tools in delivering culturally rich and educational experiences. Offering much more than just educational benefits, these resources play a crucial role in fostering understanding and respect for Australia's first peoples, their culture, and heritage. Incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources in Australia into learning environments is not just about adding variety to the curriculum; it's a step towards reconciliation and building a more inclusive society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLearn More\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat sets these resources apart is their inherent capacity to provide students with a tangible connection to Indigenous cultures. It involves more than reading about the traditions and histories; it's about touching, playing, and engaging with items that hold significant cultural value. This hands-on approach supports a variety of learning styles and goes hand in hand with the principles of respect and recognition that are at the core of Indigenous pedagogies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo create a comprehensive perspective on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the resources should encompass a range of aspects – from the natural elements such as the iconic Boab tree to Indigenous techniques like tracking and bush food gathering. The goal of these educational materials is to inspire curiosity, encourage dialogue, and facilitate a deeper understanding of the rich living cultures, contributing to a well-rounded and respectful appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFurthermore, these resources aren't just beneficial for students but serve as an invaluable asset for educators. They provide a foundation for lesson plans that are rich in Indigenous content, assisting teachers in crafting engaging classroom discussions and activities. Through play sets, story stones, puzzles, and play mats that represent various elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life, culture becomes a part of everyday learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, the most significant impact is perhaps on the young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners themselves. When they see their culture reflected in the educational resources used in their classrooms, it instills a sense of pride and strengthens their cultural identity. For these children, cultural-based resources are more than just teaching aids - they are affirmation of their heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australian-aboriginal-boy-doll-38-cm","title":"Australian Aboriginal Boy Baby Doll - 38 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate culture, diversity, and inclusive play with this Australian Aboriginal Boy Baby Doll, developed in collaboration with Miniland and Indigenous Australian consultants, including renowned artist Garry Purchase. Part of a world-first range created specifically for the Australian market, these dolls support children’s understanding of culture, anatomy, and self-recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft, flexible, and made from phthalate-free vinyl, the doll is vanilla scented to evoke the smell of a newborn baby and features articulated limbs and anatomically correct details. A portion of proceeds (3.5%) is donated to the Aboriginal community-led organisation Children’s Ground, supporting Indigenous-led initiatives. Measures 38 cm. Suitable for children aged 10 months +.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a boy (MNL31047) or girl (MNL31048).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Educational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural Awareness \u0026amp; Respect – Supports understanding of Aboriginal culture, diversity, and inclusivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Recognition \u0026amp; Social Identity – Helps children understand themselves and others within the context of communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnatomical Knowledge – Encourages early learning about human anatomy and differential features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpathy \u0026amp; Caring Skills – Role play with the doll promotes nurturing, empathy, and emotional development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine Motor Development – Handling and dressing the doll strengthens coordination and dexterity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusivity \u0026amp; Community Engagement – Teaches respect for all cultures and the importance of giving back, as proceeds support Indigenous-led initiatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miniland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43504221913346,"sku":"MNL31047","price":59.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/2948\/4802\/products\/31047Aborigennino38cm.jpg?v=1673323389"},{"product_id":"australian-aboriginal-girl-doll-38cm","title":"Australian Aboriginal Girl Baby Doll - 38 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate culture, diversity, and inclusive play with this Australian Aboriginal Girl Baby Doll, developed in collaboration with Miniland and Indigenous Australian consultants, including renowned artist Garry Purchase. Part of a world-first range created specifically for the Australian market, these dolls support children’s understanding of culture, anatomy, and self-recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft, flexible, and made from phthalate-free vinyl, the doll is vanilla scented to evoke the smell of a newborn baby and features articulated limbs and anatomically correct details. A portion of proceeds (3.5%) is donated to the Aboriginal community-led organisation Children’s Ground, supporting Indigenous-led initiatives. Measures 38 cm. 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Simone is a proud Ballardong , Menang \u0026amp; Yamitji Moort Yok. Simone Hills is a full-time employee of Awe \u0026amp; Wonder and is an Artist Member of the Indigenous Art Code. This means as an artist she is adding her voice to the call for fair and ethical trade with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, and transparency in the promotion and sale of artwork. The fabric used in this product is developed in respectful partnership with Aboriginal Artists which the supplier holds individual agreements with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set comprises of a 21cm boy dressed doll resting on his felt kangaroo skin safe in his coolamon, with a dilly bag \u0026amp; mini boomerang to play with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClothing will vary due to the handmade nature and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade of cotton, rubber and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasures approx 25cmL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended for ages 3yrs+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Awe \u0026 Wonder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43504231383298,"sku":"366_121_125","price":169.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/2948\/4802\/products\/366121125_1.jpg?v=1673317873"},{"product_id":"aboriginal-australia-21cm-baby-girl-doll-coolamon-set","title":"Aboriginal Australia 21cm Baby Girl Coolamon Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in respectful partnership with Noongar Elder Neville Collard, an Aboriginal consultant for Awe \u0026amp; Wonder, this Baby Coolamon set is an exclusive and unique resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoongar Artist Simone Hills, an Awe \u0026amp; Wonder employee, hand paints the individual boomerangs and fish. 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Made from the striking \u003cem\u003e“Regeneration”\u003c\/em\u003e fabric by textile artist Heather Kennedy, this unique piece brings meaning and creativity into every play experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by nature’s powerful cycles, the design reflects the beauty of regrowth following wildfires, featuring seed pods bursting into life. This thoughtful storytelling element encourages children to connect with the natural world while engaging in imaginative and purposeful play. Made of 100% cotton. Suits 35-38cm Doll. 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Created using artwork by renowned Northern Territory artist E. Young, this meaningful piece brings rich cultural expression into children’s play. Featuring vibrant colours and symbolic imagery, the design reflects traditional Aboriginal culture, depicting women gathered around waterholes with coolamons and digging sticks, surrounded by native flora. This dress offers a unique opportunity to introduce children to cultural narratives through respectful and imaginative play. Fits dolls: approximately 35–38 cm. 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Our Bush Tucker range celebrates this Culture knowledge and traditions by allowing Educators to quickly incorporate traditional bush foods into their curriculum. The National Quality Standard (NQS) makes it essential for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services and educators to understand, and help children learn about, the history, culture and contemporary lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know an uncooked witchetty grub tastes like scrambled eggs but taste like popcorn and almonds when cooked? Witchetty grubs are found in the roots of the witchetty bush (Acacia kempeana) and some river red gums. Harvested all year round, great care is taken to ensure that the witchetty grub tree isn’t harmed when collecting the grubs never digging up more than three of the bush’s shallow roots at any one time. Gathering between 1-6 grubs into their coolamons per bush. 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Depending on your taste buds - Bardi can taste a bit like almonds, peanuts or scrambled eggs! When cooked the Bardi skin is sort of like biting into chicken-skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA guiding principle of the National Quality Framework (NQF) is that Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are valued. Incorporating bush tucker into your home corner resources or role play areas create opportunities to embed culture into curriculum. We love using these hand carved grubs to go on a “Bardi” hunt by hiding them in the base of plants to collect. Find and collect all the hidden Bardi with coolamon. Count how many Bardi you have practice counting with Noongar Numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoongar Numbers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Keny\/Keyen\/Nendji\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Koodjal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Dambart\/Mo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 Koodjal - Koodjal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Maar \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 Maar-Keny\/Keyen\/Nendji\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 Maar-Koodjal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 Maar-Dambart\/Mo, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9 Maar-Koodjal-Koodjal, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Maar-Maar. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoongar is traditionally an oral language with regional dialects; words and spelling in written form can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 x Bardi Grubs 7cm L\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 x Bardi Grubs 6cm L\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Coolamon measuring 10.5 cm L x 9cm W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse as a teaching tool extension to butterfly life cycles by exploring the life cycle of a Bardi Grub. 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The digging can be hard work, but the sweet, smooth rewards are worth it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur popular indoor\/outdoor plastic rugs are made from recycled plastics, like PET drink bottles and shopping bags. Our mats are environmentally responsible and ethically manufactured. Soft and durable, you can fold them up to move them from the classroom to the playground at snack time or roll them up to pop in the car for your next day trip. Sand and dust brush away, while heavier soiling can be hosed off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrate culture and the planet by choosing a contemporary Aboriginal design recycled mat in beautiful shades of black, brown and white and being reversible, you get two colour choices for display in the one mat. Choose the dark colours one day, white the next or whatever suits your decor and mood. Measures 2.7m. 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We yarn, and learn about our landscape, the sky, its stories and how everything is connected.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from recycled polypropylene sourced from plastic bags, plastic drink bottles, and medicine bottles, these mats ensure that you are celebrating both the planet and multiculturalism. The 'Dinawan Dreaming' mat in earthy colours is 3m in diameter, so large enough for a sizeable gathering or yarning circle, but light enough to carry and fold up for transport or storage. Move it from your art space or reading corner to a shady spot outside at lunchtime. It's soft and comfortable, but equally sturdy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese large outdoor mats are perfect for schools and early learning environments or use them indoors for storytelling, arts and craft. 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