Waabiny Time
Waabiny Time - Series 1 is a children’s variety program that celebrates Noongar Language in a community and family themed environment. The presenters, Kylie Farmer and Lee West, entertain children between ages 3 to 6 and take them on a colourful adventure with stories, songs, dance and craft activities.
The production aims to entertain, preserve Indigenous language while telling stories, and showcase the rich diversity of Indigenous culture and creative talent.
Waabiny Time is the first Indigenous early childhood language program and involved early childhood educators and Noongar language specialists in every stage of the project. Each episode, each segment, and each sentence has been crafted to address the learning needs of young people and familiarise them with Indigenous language.
Episodes
ACTF Education
NAIDOC Week is an important opportunity to celebrate and recognise the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to reflect on the enduring contributions First Nations communities make to Australian society. Each year, NAIDOC Week is guided by a different theme, inviting Australians to explore and engage with diverse aspects of First Nations histories, cultures, voices and futures. Screen stories have a unique ability to bring these perspectives to life, fostering empathy, understanding and meaningful connections for young people. Through the ACTF's collection of NAIDOC Week education resources, educators can use powerful Australian screen stories to support respectful learning and spark conversations about identity, culture, community and Country.