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Over three full days, you’ll experience a carefully curated program that balances deep cultural learning, collaborative professional discussions, and restorative time in nature and community.Each element of the retreat is intentionally designed to nourish both your personal and professional growth. You'll walk alongside knowledge holders and cultural practitioners, engage in open and honest conversations with peers, and spend time on Country to connect with the land and its stories.
This unique blend of learning and reflection allows you to step away from the everyday demands of your role, reconnect with your vision, and return to your setting feeling re-energised, grounded, and equipped with practical tools to lead reconciliation work in your early learning service with integrity.
Retreat Details:
Date: 7th - 9th May, 2026
All Days: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, 5/19 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba NSW 2780
Facilitator: Jessica Staines, Koori Curriculum Director.
Facilitated by Jessica Staines
Jessica Staines is an early childhood educator, professional speaker, author, advocate and advisor. As the founder and director of Koori Curriculum, Jessica is committed to helping educators embed Aboriginal perspectives into early childhood education.
She has played many significant roles nationally and internationally in building cultural understanding, reconciliation and harmony, including as an Indigenous advisor to ABC’s Playschool.
Jessica’s family are originally from Wiradjuri country, but due to displacement have lived off-country on Gadigal and Wangal lands for four generations. Jessica is proud to be a Wiradjuri woman, and today lives on Darkinjung Country with her husband and two children.
Full event details: https://kooricurriculum.com/pages/the-koori-curriculum-retreat-2026
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, 5-19 Lilianfels Ave,Katoomba,NSW,Australia, Katoomba
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