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Integrating Aboriginal Cultures and Perspectives into Early Years Education

Healesville Sanctuary

Year level

Early Childhood to Year 2

Date

Thursday, 12 November 2026

Time

9:30am - 3:00pm

Group size

60

Location

Report to Admissions on arrival and our team will meet you there

Cost

Non-member ticket price: $150

Member ticket price: $135

Discover how to integrate Aboriginal Cultures and perspectives into your Early Years learning.

During this one-day workshop, you will: 

  • Learn from our Aboriginal Cultures Education Officers and how to integrate Aboriginal histories, cultures and sciences into your teaching 
  • Experience Aboriginal storytelling  and outdoor learning activities 
  • Explore Healesville Sanctuary and connect to Australian animals 
  • Talk with Sanctuary Teachers and other early childhood educators 

Includes all workshop materials, entry into the zoo for the day, and catered morning tea and lunch.

Recognition: certificate for 5 hours of PD

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 2.3, 6.2

Curriculum areas: Geography, History, The Arts: Visual Arts, English, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, VEYLDF