58 episodes

Australia is full of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations. From the Bunuba to the Wiradjuri, the clans of the Torres Strait to the palawa people, every mob has its own language and unique culture.  Each episode will take you on a journey to a different Nation; to listen to the sounds of Country, share some language and have a little yarn.

We’ll travel south across the Bass Strait to lutruwita (Tasmania) and learn about the mums of palawa Country. Look out for crocs in Wadjigany waters, while we find out about the seasons in Batjamalh language. And keep your eyes peeled for an eight-legged creepy crawly, as we hear how Yawuru language has changed over time. There are hundreds of First languages to listen to and learn from!

Little Yarns is a co-listening podcast series for pre-schoolers. Ideal for families listening together at home or as a listening resource in early learning centres, Little Yarns explores the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.5 • 211 Ratings

Australia is full of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations. From the Bunuba to the Wiradjuri, the clans of the Torres Strait to the palawa people, every mob has its own language and unique culture.  Each episode will take you on a journey to a different Nation; to listen to the sounds of Country, share some language and have a little yarn.

We’ll travel south across the Bass Strait to lutruwita (Tasmania) and learn about the mums of palawa Country. Look out for crocs in Wadjigany waters, while we find out about the seasons in Batjamalh language. And keep your eyes peeled for an eight-legged creepy crawly, as we hear how Yawuru language has changed over time. There are hundreds of First languages to listen to and learn from!

Little Yarns is a co-listening podcast series for pre-schoolers. Ideal for families listening together at home or as a listening resource in early learning centres, Little Yarns explores the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia.

    A Littler Yarn with Troy Cassar-Daley

    A Littler Yarn with Troy Cassar-Daley

    The sun's going down and the sky is getting dark...  It's time for a lullaby to drift off to sleep. Let's head to Gumbaynggirr Country for a littler yarn with Troy Cassar-Daley about his new lullaby 'Ninganah'...

    • 7 min
    A Littler Yarn with Nyangulya Katie Nalgood

    A Littler Yarn with Nyangulya Katie Nalgood

    Let's have a yarn with Walmajarri artist Nyangulya Katie Nalgood. It gets pretty hot on her Country but you can still find bright, beautiful birds down by the waterhole. They're Katie's favourite things to paint ever since she was little...

    This Littler Yarn was a collaboration with the Tarnanthi Art Festival and the Art Gallery of South Australia, with special thanks to Sally Lawrey, Spinifex Hill Studio and Kelly Gudgeon.

    • 7 min
    A Littler Yarn with Wimiya Woodley

    A Littler Yarn with Wimiya Woodley

    We're meeting Yindjibarndi man Wimiya Woodley to yarn about Country, lore and Rudi's favourite thing to do... dancing!

    This Littler Yarn was a collaboration with the Tarnanthi Art Festival and the Art Gallery of South Australia, with special thanks to Sally Lawrey and Juluwarlu Art Group.

    • 6 min
    A Littler Yarn with Djakangu Yunupingu

    A Littler Yarn with Djakangu Yunupingu

    We're in the Top End to visit Yolngu Elder and artist Djakangu Yunupingu at her studio. Djakangu has painted a very special story that was passed down to her from her father. It's the story of the Djulpan and the seven sisters...

    This Littler Yarn was a collaboration with the Tarnanthi Art Festival and the Art Gallery of South Australia, with special thanks to Sally Lawrey, Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre and Will Stubbs.

    • 6 min
    Friend in Wiradjuri

    Friend in Wiradjuri

    It's our last visit to see our mudyi Nathan - let's join him for a walk in the hills around Mudgee and yarn about how we can be a friend to people and Country.

    • 7 min
    Brushtail possum in Wiradjuri

    Brushtail possum in Wiradjuri

    The sun is setting over Wiradjuri Country and things are getting quiet, but there's a friend in the trees that's just starting to wake up... Nathan shares all kinds of Wiradjuri words that come from wilay - the brushtail possum!

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
211 Ratings

211 Ratings

Cathyannk ,

Beautiful

Such a wonderful way to introduce our First Nations language to kids. The stories are cute and intriguing, my daughters love listening.

👋person ,

Good

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Majast00 ,

Podcast Pro

My daughter loves this podcast, she listens to it every night and it helps her fall asleep and not have any nightmares!!
My friend from footy was on here for a few episodes and he loved it!

Please make more episodes!!

M.S💙

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