As educators in Australia, it’s important to include Aboriginal cultural perspectives in the work that we do. But it can be hard to know where to start.

Since the Senate passed the Jobs for Families legislation I’ve been thinking a lot about how early childhood education and care (ECEC) is both positioned and perceived by government, and in the public eye.

Congratulations on your new role.  There is a lot to learn each time you start with a family.   Your new family is unique, with their own values and beliefs about raising their child. Each child has their own personality, temperament and interests for you to learn about.

This is the first of four articles by two NSW educators, Bec Carey and Sarah Hammersley, who want to share their journeys in nature and outdoor learning with our readers.