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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We're back on Adnyamathanha Country with Clayton where he shares a word with a few meanings in English. It's the word for story, history, songlines and legend.
Rudi is meeting up with Ann Jones from Noisy By Nature for a bushwalk on Dharawal Country. Together they’re listening to Country and trying their best to copy the sounds of the loud locals – a whipbird, clicking froglets, a plover and something green that makes a surprising sound. Join in for a Noisy Yarn!
Let's lay by the river on Yugambeh Country and gaze at the green mountains, as Hunter talks about keeping your connection to Country close, even if you live away from your mob.
We're going back to the Noongar Nation to visit our Wirlomin Noongar friend, Cassie. She's going to show us the hidden meanings of some of her favourite Noongar words.
We're heading back to the Top End to visit the Tiwi Islands, where Malcolm talks about his connection to Country and teaches us about his family totem ampiji (the Rainbow Serpent).
We’re back in the Noongar Nation to learn about a very small but important animal. Keep your eyes peeled for ngoolboongoor (honey possum) in the banksia!
There are more than four seasons in Wadjigany Country, let’s look for changes in nature with our friend Maree. Watch out for meme (box jellyfish) in the wet season!
It's a very special time when Kati Thanda (Lake Eyre) fills with water and all the animals return to Arabana Country! Let's celebrate and learn to paint up with Lakota.