2026 Release: The Wandana Early Learning Program
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We are excited to announce that we have completed and prepared the 2026 Complete Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Program, specifically designed for Early Learning. The Wandana Cultural Immersion Program is a comprehensive, one-stop solution that helps Early Learning educators integrate Aboriginal perspectives throughout their center all year round.

What you will learn

Our Early Learning Programs introduce children to Aboriginal culture through storytelling, music, art, and hands-on cultural experiences guided by Aboriginal educators.

Welcome to this is a purpose built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural immersion Program that covers all significant dates and events throughout the year. This annual Program has 30 purpose built videos filmed on Country with related classroom activities. There’s a video to watch with an activity to enjoy nearly every week! Find the children’s favourites and enjoy them again and again. Included is your 2026 Calendar with all significant dates marked out for Educators.

As many of you may know, ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming’, The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia V2.0, is being updated to include the strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout the frameworks including the vision, principles, practices and outcomes. This critical update makes our Early Learning Links even more relevant than ever!

 Currently serving over 300 Early Learning Centres across Australia.

Key Features

Curriculum Aligned & Assessment Ready

Our programs directly support the Australian curriculum (Version 9) including History, Geography, Civics and cross curriculum priorities, with clear links for assessment tasks.

Explores Traditional Culture

Explores traditional culture and contemporary Aboriginal experiences which encourage critical thinking and respectful discussion. Engaging, inquiry based delivery that encourages student interaction.

Minimal Teacher Preparation

Minimal teacher preparation with all activities, videos, reflection notes and completion certificates provided

Journey Steps Provided

In depth Aboriginal Educational journey steps provided for extension work & continuity.

Cultural Features

Led by Aboriginal educators

Led by Aboriginal educators who work alongside Elders with lived experience ensuring integrity, authenticity and culturally appropriate knowledge sharing.

Encourages Respectful Dialogue

Encourages respectful dialogue and cultural awareness with students through fostering empathy, respect and informed awareness.

Truth Telling

Truth telling and perspective. Supports age appropriate exploration of history, identity and cultural resilience in a respectful and balanced way.

Indigenous Foundational Knowledge

Provides students, teachers and school communities with critical, foundational knowledge in a respectful manner from which they can extend into the future.

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