Case Study:
Early Learning Centres
Equip your students with a deeper understanding of Aboriginal Australia through authentic, thought-provoking programs that challenge perspectives and builds cultural competence.
Compliance Ready for Early Learning Centres
The Wandana Early Learning Program gives educators a powerful, curriculum-aligned way to authentically embed Aboriginal perspectives through hands-on cultural learning, storytelling, creativity, and connection to Country — sharing meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, inclusion, respect, and lifelong understanding in young children.
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.
Four Main Frameworks & Standards Covered for Early Learning Centres
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0)
Supporting children’s identity, wellbeing, communication, confidence, connection, and learning outcomes.
National Quality Standard (NQS)
Assisting centres in embedding Aboriginal perspectives, inclusive practices, cultural responsiveness, and community engagement across key quality areas.
Australian Curriculum Cross-Curriculum Priority
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures through authentic early learning experiences.
Reconciliation & Cultural Inclusion Frameworks
Helping services build respectful relationships, cultural understanding, inclusion, and meaningful engagement with Aboriginal perspectives and communities.
Your Benefits
Center or School Owner Benfits
The Wandana Early Learning Program helps centres create meaningful, culturally inclusive learning environments that strengthen community connection, inspire families, and nurture children with respect, belonging, and authentic Aboriginal perspectives. The Program provides the opportunity to support so many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders who have worked closely with Wandana for over 35 years and to be able to share their unique experiences and stories with the children & educators in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner.
Teacher Benefits
The program gives educators the confidence, support, and culturally respectful tools to deliver engaging Aboriginal learning experiences that leave a lasting impact on every child.
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