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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe



  • Aboriginal String Games

    Did you play these as a child? My girls did and back then I had no idea they were an Aboriginal activity as well. I learned that later but have shared both the information and the how-to with kiddos in libraries for years. Learn how to play string games Many Aboriginal groups traditionally made patterns Read more

  • Just Like You/Bitjan Nhankuna Nhe – Natashia Curtin

    Walker Books Australia August 2024 ISBN13:9781760658069 Australia RRP:$25.99 New Zealand RRP:$27.99 I absolutely love this 💚 and, though it’s not due for release for another couple of weeks, it is perfect to share during this week of NAIDOC specials. Natashia Curtin grew up in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, in a Yolngu community called Ramingining. As Read more

  • NAIDOC Week titles from Penguin

    Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to celebrate the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme of NAIDOC Week 2024 is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, which ‘celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and invites all Read more

  • Jandamarra Cadd – Artist

    Jandamarra is a Sunshine Coast artist who has received much acclaim for his work – which is just outstanding. He’s just completed a new mural but had this to say while sharing the first images of it. Been working on this new mural of Evonne Goolagong Cawley. This is the 4th mural I have worked Read more

  • Circles of Life – Gregg Dreise

    Penguin Australia March 2024 Alphabet Song / Rap – Aboriginal Style by Gregg Dreise – YouTube Together Forever By Gregg Dreise (featuring Ed Owen-Jones) Stop Motion Lollies & Pens Animation. – YouTube My Culture and Me by Gregg Dreise – YouTube Kookoo Kookaburra Song Gregg Dreise – YouTube I Open the Door Promo ILF – Read more

  • Aunty Kim @ Lithgow Primary School

    Yes, this is my middle daughter revolutionising inclusive education at Lithgow Primary School – ❤️💛🖤 And here is the activity booklet she put together for her jarjums – free for you to use with yours. Read more