Educational Resources
Nalderun came about through the work and legacy of Uncle Brien Nelson and Aunty Julie McHale, who believed that sharing is the way forward for everyone.
This work includes curriculum support that centers First Nations young people and perspectives, development of anti-racism resources for teachers, quarterly network meetings with local schools and consultations with local schools and education centres.
Learning Spotlight
Foundational Knowledge
Aunty Julie McHale shares tips on how to start incorporating Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy into your classrom.
Explore practical templates, examples, and shared insights from educators who embed Aboriginal protocols into their teaching practice.
Explore a curated collection of resources to use in your lessons.
Browse a collection of articles, research, videos, and practical resources that support ongoing anti-racism learning.
Teachings
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Games
This book was created by the kids at the Meeting Place. It is the teaching about the two mountains that fought on the Country.
Explore our Books
A Dreaming teaching as told by Aunty Julie McHale from the Palawa People of Tasmania. Illustrated on the land of the Jaara Jaara by ‘The Meeting Place’ kids with guidance from Trace Balla and Thais Sansom.
By Uncle Ron Murray
Illustrated by The Meeting Place Mob, Chewton Primary School, and Castlemaine North Primary School.
This book will be printed again soon, please pre-order below and we will be in touch.
Nalderun’s Little Local Songbook has been created with our local musical community and amazing schools and kindergartens.
This collection of songs were created over 15 years with Nalderun’s Meeting Place to encourage healing, love of Country and each other. Artwork and photos throughout the book were generously shared by schools and kindergartens to highlight what they have been doing in the First Nations space.
Work with our books in your classroom
Lesson plans to help you explore the Teachings with your students.
Book a school incursion
Connect with Elders and teachers in the Castlemaine area.
Purchase our online course
Introducing:
First Nations Education with
Introduction to Bush Foods!
This is a short introductory course for educators and students of all ages. This course was created on Djaara Country in the Castlemaine area. People from many mob groups participated in creating this course.
Our Learning Way Team
Our Learning Way team assists teachers to grow in confidence and try new things. Are you interested to joining our network meetings or do you have a question about our education resources? We’d love to hear from you!