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Let’s yarn about kindy

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At kindy, your little one will build on the skills they’ve already learnt at home with you, their first teacher.

They will learn about language, social skills and nature while playing with other children who can be from lots of cultures and backgrounds.

Your little one will develop a strong sense of identity and feel connected to their world as they become confident learners at kindy.

See and hear Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland yarning about kindy.

Photographs and videos related to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned photographs/videos on this website may contain images of deceased persons which may cause sadness or distress.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role models

Shandell Washington is an early childhood educator and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mentor in Toowoomba. She helps people of all ages get their qualifications to work in early childhood.

Culture in early childhood

Shandell Washington is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mentor in Toowoomba. She works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are starting their careers in early childhood.

Culture in early childhood is the foundation

Uncle Cheesy said culture in early education is the key to growing children up proud and strong.

Elders visit kindy in Toowoomba

Aunty Robin Shipp, Aunty Zona Martin and Aunty Irene Bevin are respected Elders in their community in Toowoomba. They dropped in to their local kindy to have a yarn with the children and adults.

Empower our children to become stronger

Kevina Suey is a community leader who enjoys getting involved with her local kindy and community in Toowoomba.

Grounded in community

Why culture and community are so important for our little ones. Aboriginal woman Julie Fox has lived in Cunnamulla her whole life and has a strong connection to its history, culture and community.

Kindy is a good start in life

Aunty Carol Mitchell is an Elder in Cunnamulla with a long career as a nurse at the Cunnamulla Hospital. ‘I believe attending kindy is very important,’ she said.

Kindy is like home

Laurie Stewart is a community leader in Toowoomba who works with children and families in the community.

Kindy is the grounding they need

Jeff got involved with early childhood to give more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children a voice in their education.

Learning starts in the early years

Aunty Cindy Anderson has worked in early childhood education for around 40 years. She said she enjoys working at the local Mums and Bubs in Cunnamulla with parents, carers and little ones under 4 years old.

Ngana Waguna Woori Mumba

Ngana Waguna Woori Mumba, meaning ‘we grow children together’ in the Alice River language of the Inigai country, is an artwork created by artist Suzanne Thompson, through collaboration with community groups and families.

Parents and families can get involved at kindy too

Jim Jackson is a local Elder living in Toowoomba who has always believed that parents and families have a big role to play in their child’s education.

Reviving first languages in the early years

Community leaders and Elders in Toowoomba and Cunnamulla co-wrote the Let’s yarn about kindy campaign song with deep respect to all Elders and Traditional Custodians.

Set up for a lifetime of learning

Caitlin-Maree Spaul is the Mums and Bubs Coordinator in Cunnamulla. She has a long history in early education and believes every child should go to kindy.

Videos

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Toowoomba Elders and Community Leaders

Elders and community leaders in Toowoomba have come together to have a yarn about kindy.

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Cunnamulla Elders and Community Leaders

Elders and community leaders in Cunnamulla have come together to have a yarn about kindy.

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Last updated 05 September 2023