Early Learning Program
Leading Authentic Aboriginal Cultural Learning for Early Childhood.
$1,800.00 (1 year Subscription)
A Complete Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Program
The Wandana Cultural Immersion Program is a fully integrated, all-in-one solution that supports Early Learning educators to embed Aboriginal perspectives across their centre, throughout the entire year.
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.
Four Main Frameworks & Standards Covered by the Wandana Early Learning Program
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.
The Benefits
For Centres:
Our Early Learning Programs help centres deliver authentic Aboriginal education aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, strengthening cultural understanding and supporting inclusive learning environments.
For Teachers:
We give educators the confidence to teach Aboriginal culture through engaging, age-appropriate experiences that are meaningful, practical, and easy to integrate into daily learning
For Children:
Children develop respect, curiosity, and cultural awareness while strengthening their sense of belonging through meaningful storytelling, art, music, and hands-on cultural experiences.
Course Inclusions
30+ Videos Filmed on Country
Discover new stories, voices, and cultural knowledge shared by Aboriginal Elders, filmed on Country in multiple locations.
Classroom Activities
Each video is paired with new, engaging activities that support weekly learning and meaningful classroom conversations.
Aligned Early Learning Resources
All content supports the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, making cultural learning easy to integrate and sustain.
Cultural Calendar
Plan confidently with all significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dates mapped out for the year.
Educator Guidance & Support
Includes updated Teacher Notes, a printed Activity Booklet, and ongoing online support to guide you every step of the way.
Course Video Lessons
01 Koala Dreaming Story
02 Emu & Bird Dance
03 Face & Body Paint Up
04 SAR SAR Game
05 Artefacts-Returning Boomerang
06 Native Plants
07 What is Country
08 Ceremonial Cloak
09 Harmony Day
10 Kangaroo Dreaming Story
11 Digeridoo 1
12 Reconciliation Week
13 Sweeping Ceremony
14 Clap Sticks
15 Digeridoo 2
16 NAIDOC week- Innanay Cupuanna song
17 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Flags
18 NATSI Children’s Day
19 Ancient Australia
20 Art Symbols 1
21 Dark Emu Story and Emu Caller
22 Kangaroo & Goanna Dance
23 Bush Tucker
24 Echidna Video
25 Musical Statues
26 Artefacts – Coolomon
27 Totems
28 Smoking Ceremony
29 Kookaburra Dreaming Story
30 Dadiri
Sample Lessons
Bonus Educational Programs
BONUS 1: Making Artefacts Video Program
Includes access to the Making Artefacts Video Program with 30 video lessons on how our traditional artifacts are made, used and supporting stories. Designed to support our physical Artefacts Education Kit or as a stand-alone informative lesson for the classroom
BONUS 2: Teacher Professional Development
Includes access to the Wandana PD Program with 30+ video modules, designed to deepen understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
(Typically valued at $100+ GST per teacher)
Purchase Options
Testimonials
How amazing to see the smile on a child’s face and hear them take home their stories to Family!
– Louise Turner: Director, Blue Gum Cottage, Chifley, NSW
Love, Love, Love our Wandana Artefacts & Education Kit!
– Cassie Oats: Director, Corowa Preschool, Corowa, NSW
The kids became our Teachers as they often took home information and learnings from the Wandana Program.
– Olympia Shenton-Kaleido: Operations Manager, Bridge Street Kids Early Learning Centre
Want to Know More? Contact Us
The friendly team at Wandana are ready to talk you through any questions you might have. Please contact via the form below, and we will call.