Teacher Professional Development Program

Offering an unparalleled and immersive cultural learning experience, the Wandana Teachers Professional Development Program respectfully and humbly combines over 35 years of knowledge and wisdom.

Guided by and working closely with Aboriginal Elders and community Leaders we have carefully crafted our Program to empower your Teachers along this infinite journey together!

Crafted for all Teachers K-12 at Proficient level and above, our Program is shared with authenticity and an abundance of love. 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.

The Wandana Program will commence with an Acknowledgment of Country, paint up and Sweeping Ceremony with all Teachers participating. We will then gently guide you through our comprehensive Program covering all areas including;

Welcome to Country & Acknowledgement of Country
Country and caring for Country
Face and body painting & decoration
The Dreaming
Songlines
Kinship
Language and communication
Community engagement
Artefacts
Art symbols and meanings
Totems and dance
Dadirri

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.

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.

Option 3: Online

Duration: 3 hrs
Investment: $100 (Individual Teachers and/or entire School)
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.

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.