Provides support and information for educators (Pre-School to Post-Secondary) who aim to deliver an Indigenous inclusive curriculum in partnership with Koorie professionals.
Yarn Strong Sista Consultants have many years of experience in Indigenous and mainstream education from Pre-School to Post Secondary.
Yarn Strong Sista started from a story. A story told by Aunty Iris Lovett-Gardiner, a Victorian Aboriginal Elder from the Gunditjmara people. Aunty Iris's story was developed as part of the "Passing It On" package over 15 years ago in conjunction with the Aboriginal Community in Melbourne and Prahran TAFE. The Sista's have been "Yarnin' Strong" since 2001.
Services provided by our Consultants include:
Face Painting
Storytelling
Puppertry (for ages 3-8)
Murals
Training
Indigenous Resource Kits
Festivals
Cross Cultural Workshops tailored to the needs of the childcare worker and educator working at all levels of the education system.
Consultancy with staff at childcare centers, kindergartens and schools in constructing and delivering Indigenous inclusive programs and curriculum.
Indigenous curriculum and education policy writing.
Development of culturally appropriate resources that reflect a contemporary way of life with a Victorian focus: