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Little Yarns

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Australia is full of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Nations. From the Bunuba to the Wiradjuri, the island clans of Zenadth Kes to the palawa people, every mob has its own language and unique culture.  Each episode of Little Yarns will visit a different Nation; to listen to the sounds of Country, share some language and... have a little yarn! Listen to the waves on saltwater Country and sing songs in Gumbaynggirr, play by the river on Yorta Yorta woka, and hear stories passed down through generations by a Yolngu Elder. There are hundreds of First languages to listen to and learn from! Little Yarns is a co-listening podcast series for pre-schoolers. Ideal for families listening together at home or as a listening resource in early learning centres. Little Yarns celebrates the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia.
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Episodes

Family in palawa kani

Today in lutruwita (Tasmania) we learn all about palawa takariliya (family) with our friend Tessa.

Jul 14, 20197 min

Individuality in Arabana

Today we journey to Kati Thanda (Lake Eyre) on Arabana Country, where Lakota shares the Arabana word for something that makes us all unique - our mungara!

Jul 07, 20197 min

Emu in Gamilaraay

Let’s travel to Gamilaroi Country to meet Rudi’s mum, Kerry! Keep your eyes peeled for dhinawan (emu) tracks.

Jun 30, 20197 min

Spiderweb in Yawuru

Wanggarranggarra (spiderwebs) make great traps - let’s learn the word in Yawuru from Dalisa and see what else we can catch.

Jun 23, 20197 min

Crocodile in Batjamalh

Stay back from the water’s edge on Wadjigany Country, Maree is sharing the Batjamalh word for a big reptile with pointy teeth - a wilerr (saltwater crocodile).

Jun 23, 20196 min

Mum in palawa kani

Let’s head to lutruwita (Tasmania) where Tessa is going to share with us the palawa word for a special person in our lives, our ningi (mum).

Jun 23, 20196 min

Welcome to Little Yarns

Australia is full of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations. From Gamilaroi to Yawuru, palawa to Wadjigany, each mob has its own language, stories and culture. Journey with us each week to listen to the sounds of Country and have a little yarn.

Jun 16, 20193 min
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