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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

Sun in Yorta Yorta

Today, we're back on Yorta Yorta Country with Ebony to sit in the sunshine and spot our favourite colours.

Apr 24, 20228 min

Water in Yorta Yorta

Today, we're sitting by the river on Yorta Yorta Country. Listen out for frogs, water birds and the Yorta Yorta word for water.

Apr 17, 20228 min

Story in Adnyamathanha

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.

Apr 10, 20228 min

Kid in Adnyamathanha

We're back on Adnyamathanha Country and heading to school. Clayton shares the word for kid and how the best way to learn is to play!

Apr 03, 20226 min

Family in Adnyamathanha

We're heading to the red, rocky lands of the Adnyamathanha Nation, to meet Clayton and talk about our families.

Mar 27, 20228 min

Clever in Gumbaynggirr

Today on Gumbaynggirr Country, we're at the beach! We'll learn about totems, looking after the environment and listening to Country.

Mar 20, 20227 min

Knee in Gumbaynggirr

We're back on saltwater Country with Brittanie to hear a story and even learn a song in Gumbaynggirr!

Mar 13, 20228 min

Hello in Gumbaynggirr

Little Yarns is back and we're headed to Gumbaynggirr Country to meet Brittanie and learn the word you start all your yarns with...

Mar 06, 20228 min

Noisy Yarns

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!

Jul 18, 202112 min

Kids in Yugambeh

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.

Mar 29, 20208 min

Beach in Tiwi

We join Malcolm at his favourite tingata (beach) and learn about taking care of each other on Tiwi Country.

Mar 22, 20207 min

Shore in Noongar

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.

Mar 08, 20207 min

Rainbow and Rainbow Serpent in Tiwi

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).

Mar 01, 20207 min

Heart in Kalaw Kawaw Ya

We return to the island of Sabai, in the Torres Strait, where Aaron shares the Kalaw Kawaw Ya word for heart.

Feb 23, 20208 min

Mother in Yugambeh

Wadjung (mothers) take care of us. Not just our own wadjung but all types of mothers. Even mother nature! If we listen, we can take care of her too.

Feb 16, 20208 min

Honey possum in Noongar

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!

Feb 09, 20208 min

Rain in Tiwi

It’s wet season on the Tiwi Islands. Listen to the frogs sing! Malcolm teaches us about Tiwi weather knowledge and pakitiringa (rain).

Feb 02, 20208 min

Strength in Kalaw Kawaw Ya

We visit the mangrove swamps of Saibai in the Torres Strait, where Aaron shows us there are many ways to be strong in Kalaw Kawaw Ya.

Jan 26, 20207 min

Moon in Yugambeh

The gibam (moon) is very important. She controls the tides and lights up the night sky. Grab your torch and let’s visit Yugambeh Country at night.

Jan 19, 20207 min

Whale in Noongar

We’re whale watching on Wirlomin Noongar Country, on the south coast of Western Australia. Cassie shares the Noongar word for these gentle giants.

Jan 12, 20208 min

Stars in Arabana

Grab your torch because its night time in the Arabana desert. Lakota tells us all about the stars and the stories of the night sky.

Sep 15, 20199 min

Shoes in Gamilaraay

We’re back on Gamilaroi Country to visit Rudi's mum, Kerry. Get your mundhuis (shoes) on, we're going on a bushwalk!

Sep 08, 20197 min

Saltwater in Yawuru

Let's have a little yarn by the beach, on Yawuru Country. Listen to the waves with Dalisa as she shares the word for ‘saltwater’ in Yawuru.

Sep 01, 20197 min

Box Jellyfish in Batjamalh

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!

Aug 25, 20197 min

Play in palawa kani

What’s your favourite game? Tessa shows us how ‘to play’ in palawa kani.

Aug 18, 20197 min

Paint Up in Arabana

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.

Aug 11, 20198 min

Storm cloud in Gamilaraay

Look up in the sky, what can you see? Big, fluffy clouds! Today on Gamilaroi Country, Kerry shares the Gamilaraay word for ‘storm cloud’.

Aug 04, 20197 min

Children in Yawuru

Today we’re listening to songs by the sea! Dalisa tell us why babagarra (children) are the future of Yawuru language.

Jul 28, 20196 min

Mud Crab in Batjamalh

Today we travel to Wadjigany Country in the Top End to meet Maree and go looking for marrutj (mud crap). Snap, snap!

Jul 21, 20197 min
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