As part of the Marrung: Aboriginal Education Plan 2016-2026, the Bringing Change Together: First Nations Learning Suite helps early childhood professionals strengthen culturally safe and inclusive practice.
The modules were co-designed with First Nations community and focus on themes identified in the Strengthening Aboriginal Self-Determination in Education Campfire Conversations (PDF, 20.5 MB).
The suite of facilitated online one-hour professional learning modules will provide practical guidance and reflective activities to support strengthening culturally safe practice and inclusive learning environments.
Staff can register for the modules individually or as part of a whole-service approach. After finishing, participants will receive a certificate.
Download the Bringing Change Together First Nations Learning Suite (PDF, 576 KB) flyer to display at your service and please promote the modules with staff.
Upcoming modules
Reviewing and selecting appropriate resources
Learn strategies for reviewing and selecting resources that prioritise First Nations authorship and are culturally relevant and accurate.
- Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
- Time: 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm
- Platform: Arc
- Cost: free.
Culturally Safe and Inclusive Language
Build confidence to use culturally safe language that recognises diversity of identity and avoids bias or deficit framing.
- Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
- Time: 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm
- Platform: Arc
- Cost: free.
Possum Skin Statements
Learn how the Possum Skin statements can guide your practice in centring youth voices, reflecting on culture and supporting self-determination.
- Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
- Time: 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm
- Platform: Arc
- Cost: free.
Register through Arc Events at the Bringing Change Together: First Nations Learning Suite.
Importance of the learning suite
The professional learning helps early childhood professionals demonstrate Child Safe Standards 1 and 5.
Child Safe Standard 1 requires education and care services to ensure First Nation children and young people feel safe, respected and valued.
Child Safe Standard 5 focuses on creating environments where all children and young people feel welcome regardless of their background, characteristics or beliefs.
Find out more
Further department guidance for early childhood professionals is available at:
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