Teacher Professional Development Program

Inspired and guided by Aboriginal Elders, our Wandana Aboriginal Education PD Program is a precious gift of rare knowledge and unique insights. Respectfully and mindfully crafted from over 35 years of working closely with Aboriginal Elders & community Leaders.

With the sole intention to build long term sustainable relationships where Wandana supports you to:

1. Empower Teachers, inspires students and leaves a lasting Legacy!
2. We invite you to join us on this infinite learning journey together

Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Outcomes:

This is a purpose built Teachers Professional Development Online Program created with several Aboriginal Elders along with our Wandana Team. This is a rare privilege to be able to not only work alongside but also be able to share with you, direct access to our Elders who share their wisdom and unique insights into our Aboriginal people, history and culture.

Filmed on Country in various locations to both educate & inspire our Teachers across Australia, there are 30+ videos to enjoy. And they cover all significant dates and crucial learnings including:

Ceremonies including finding Ochre, making Ochre, Face & Body Paint up & Sweeping Ceremony.
Welcome to Country & Acknowledgement of Country
Country & Caring for Country
Ceremonial Cloaks
Aboriginal Flag
Torres Strait Islander Flag
The Dreaming
Songlines
Harmony Day

Reconciliation Week
NAIDOC Week
National Children’s Day
Kinship
Attendance & Retention
Language & Communication
Community Engagement
Meeting with Parents & Carers
Sorry Business & Sorry Day
Intergenerational Trauma

Artefacts
Yidaki (Didgeridoo)
Art Symbols and Meanings
Art Styles
Totems
Dance
Important Dates
Famous People
Dadirri
Elder’s Wise Words

Our Elders

Uncle Les McLeod
Aboriginal Elder of the Yuin Nation

Aunty Amanda Jane Reynolds
Aboriginal Elder of the Guringai Yuin Nation

Uncle Chris Tobin
Aboriginal Elder of the Darug Nation

Aunty Carol
Aboriginal Elder of the Biripi Nation

Uncle Greg Sims
Aboriginal Elder of the Darug Nation

Aunty Leanne Hunter
Aboriginal Elder of the Wiradjuri Nation

Ms Patricia Leverett
Aboriginal Elder of the Worimi Nation

Mr Graham Morgan
Proud Wiradjuri Aboriginal Man

Wandana invite you to join us on this most powerful learning journey, to empower your Teachers and build confidence and competence to allow you to collectively inspire your entire School community and leave a lasting legacy!

We have 3 options to choose from:

Option 1: Face to face

Duration: 3 hrs
Investment: $150 p/p (min 10 pax)
Booklet: Physical book provided for all Teachers
Level: Proficient Teacher
Standard: 2.4.2 – Provide opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.

(For booking or enquiries, please use the form below)

Option 2: Via Zoom

Duration: 3 hrs
Investment: $100 p/p (min 10 pax)
Booklet: Physical book provided for all Teachers
Level: Proficient Teacher
Standard: 2.4.2 – Provide opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.

(For booking or enquiries, please use the form below)

Option 3: Online

Duration: At your own pace
Investment: $100 per teacher
Level: Proficient Teacher
Standard: 2.4.2 – Provide opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.

(School & Group discounts available. Please contact us to get a quote)

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Sample Booklet

Completing our Wandana Program will contribute 3hrs of PD addressing 2.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.