Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives in Early Childhood Education: A Transformative Workshop with Jessica Staines

In a powerful step toward inclusive and culturally responsive education, early childhood educators across New South Wales are invited to a fee-free face-to-face workshop* with Jessica Staines, founder of Koori Curriculum, on Saturday, 1 November, at TAFE NSW Kingswood.

This workshop is part of the ECEC Professional Learning Program, a collaborative initiative between the NSW Department of Education and TAFE NSW, designed to uplift the skills and leadership capacity of early childhood professionals.

Jessica Staines is a nationally recognized advocate for embedding Aboriginal perspectives into early childhood education. Her work through Koori Curriculum has empowered educators to move beyond tokenistic gestures and instead embrace authentic, respectful pedagogies that reflect the richness of Aboriginal culture.

This workshop offers:

• Hands-on strategies for integrating Aboriginal content into daily practice
• Guidance on culturally safe teaching approaches
• Opportunities to reflect on personal and institutional biases
• Networking with like-minded professionals

Registration Details

This workshop is just one offering within the ECEC Professional Learning Program, which includes:

• Interactive webinars
• Microskills for targeted upskilling
• Leadership development programs
• 24/7 access to online learning resources
• Communities of practice and networking opportunities

The program is tailored to meet the evolving needs of educators and is informed by feedback from the sector itself.

For more information and to register:Fee-Free Webinar—Koori Curriculum