EP 22| Beyond Dot Paintings - Embedding Cultural Perspectives with AI Support

🎧 In This Episode...

Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells when planning cultural learning experiences? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jodie shares honest reflections, real educator questions, and practical strategies to move from once-a-year token gestures to authentic, ongoing inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in your early learning environment. You'll discover how AI can gently guide your thinking, help you reflect without judgement, and offer culturally respectful planning support - even if you're just beginning.

🟣 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Recognise tokenism and shift to more authentic practice

✅ Reflect confidently and privately on your current approach using AI

✅ Create culturally connected learning spaces

✅ Build genuine partnerships with Aboriginal communities

✅ Use AI to support protocols and respectful planning

✅ Document learning in meaningful, EYLF-aligned ways

✅ Take simple, confidence-building steps to start now

🟣 Episode Highlights

01:22 Tokenistic vs. authentic cultural practice

04:59 Using AI to support deeper reflection

17:56 Designing culturally connected environments

32:36 Building genuine community partnerships

38:36 Using AI to explore cultural protocols

39:58 Building trust with Aboriginal communities

40:45 Preparing your team and families

43:22 Planning for daily cultural learning

44:59 Creating learning experiences with AI help

51:16 Documenting respectfully and meaningfully

58:52 Facing challenges and growing confidence

01:08:25 3 actionable next steps for educators

✨ Be Inspired…

“It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about starting with respect, listening, and learning alongside the children.”

🟣 Try-It-Now AI Prompt

“I want to embed Aboriginal perspective