Coonamble Local AECG

24/04/2026

Coonamble High School & Coonamble Public School - ANZAC Day 2026

19/04/2026

Coonamble ~

Students go back to school Wed 22nd April

16/04/2026

Cultural Choice Association

15/04/2026

09/04/2026

Many schools have a garden.
But not all gardens are connected to Country.
Embedding First Nations perspectives into your school garden is not about adding something extra.

It’s about shifting how you see and use that space.

🌱 What this can look like in practice

1. Start with place
Ask: What grows naturally on this Country?
Explore local plants, bush foods, and seasonal changes where you are.

2. Learn through observation
Slow down and notice:
• When do plants grow best?
• What animals visit the space?
• How does weather impact growth?

This is how knowledge is built on Country.

3. Teach responsibility, not just gardening

Shift from:
“What are we planting?”
to
“How are we caring for this space?”

Include:
• watering with intention
• respecting living things
• taking only what is needed

4. Connect to culture through learning, not assumption
Use trusted resources or local community knowledge where appropriate.

Avoid generalising.
Keep learning local.

🌿 For educators across stages

Early Years
Children care for a plant and observe changes over time.
Focus on nurturing and responsibility.

Primary
Explore seasonal planting and local environment.
Ask: Why do some plants grow better here than others?

Secondary
Investigate sustainability, land management, and food systems.
Compare First Nations practices with modern agriculture.

🌿 Why this matters

A garden becomes more than a project.

It becomes a place where students learn:
• connection
• responsibility
• respect for Country
• and their role within it

If you’re wanting support to embed First Nations perspectives into spaces like your school garden, our 8 Ways training and BALAA Ai can guide you step by step with confidence and care.

Explore here:
https://tipiac.com/balaa-a-i/

https://tipiac.com/online-training/



Do you have a garden at school? What native plants are you growing?

02/04/2026

Happy Easter!

We hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe Easter break and schools holidays.

A reminder that the Stanmore Office is closed Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April.

29/03/2026

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

In partnership with the NSW Department of Education and AH&MRC Training, the NSW AECG is delivering a Certificate III in School Based Education Support. If you are interested in participating, please use the QR code.

EOI Closes: 30 April 2026

For more information email [email protected]

25/03/2026

A fund created in honour of speech pathologist Eleanor Bryant who died while saving children at a preschool near Melbourne has named the inaugural recipients.

Her husband says the establishment of the fund has been a form of 'positive grieving'.

Less than two years after a well-loved speech pathologist died during a selfless act, her legacy continues to support students in the bush.

20/03/2026

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