Frequently Asked Questions
Who can subscribe to Wingaru Kids?
The Wingaru Kids platform can be subscribed to by any education facility across Australia. The Platform is suited to primary school aged children and is being enjoyed in schools and homework centres Australia wide.
Is the Wingaru Kids Platform available to all education institutions across Australia?
Yes. Wingaru Kids is suitable for schools in all states of Australia. The Platform has been designed to meet the standards of the Australian Curriculum. We are working on featuring content from each state. If you would like to suggest content for your state please get in touch with us at content@wingaru.com.au.
Can parents subscribe directly?
Wingaru Kids is currently only available to education facilities. We are working on a home product and mobile apps. Announcements about these products will be made on our facebook page.
Can teachers subscribe directly?
Wingaru Kids is currently only available to education facilities. Teachers will have full access to the platform through their schools subscription.
If you are a teacher and would like a free trial for your school please contact us.
How can my school be involved?
If you would like to see Wingaru Kids used in your school we encourage you to talk to your teacher and Principal.
If you’d like us to organise a free trial for your school, please contact us.
Is Wingaru Kids only for Aboriginal students?
No. Wingaru Kids is designed to teach all students about Aboriginal culture and people.
Every Australian student benefits from a comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal issues and culture.
Learning about Aboriginal culture plays a positive role in true reconciliation between Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people in Australia.
What are the benefits of Wingaru Kids for Aboriginal students?
Aboriginal kids enjoy learning about and sharing their culture through the activities in the lesson plans. Studies suggest that including Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom boosts participation and outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Where does the content for the lesson plans come from?
Content featured on Wingaru Kids comes from a number of sources including: in-house development; broadcast TV; and content that has been created by members of the Aboriginal community.
If you have a suggestion for content or a resource that you would like to see included, please contact us at content@wingaru.com.au
How can I contribute content to the platform?
If you have a suggestion for content or a resource that you would like to see, please contact us at content@wingaru.com.au
Do you have any mobile apps?
We are working on a home product and mobile apps. Announcements about these products will be made on our facebook page.
What training and support material is there for teachers?
Wingaru Education has a training site at Wingaru.com.au/teacher-pd, where you can find the latest training material which includes:
Do the Wingaru Kids modules assist to teach beyond the module content?
Yes. In addition to the interactive module activities, each lesson plan provides suggestions for additional activities and discussion points that can be used to explore the subject area further.
How can I provide reporting for my school?
Reporting tools are available by logging into your teacher account. The reporting tools provide access to full transcripts of the online training performed by your students as well as summaries at both a student and class level.
Can I create my own course?
Yes. The resource features a number of subject areas, with modules designed for each learning stage as established in the Australian Curriculum. While modules are designed to build on learning in previous stages, they do not rely on previous knowledge and can be taught independent of other modules. This provides teachers with complete flexibility in deciding which modules are appropriate for their class, how many modules will be used and in what order.
Can I hide the games from my students?
You can’t hide the games but you can lock students out of the gaming area during class times, or until homework has been completed. Our rewards system, whether gaming, badges, or certificates is an important part of our student engagement.
Is Wingaru Kids content delivered in culturally appropriate manner?
Wingaru Education is an Aboriginal owned and operated company. As Aboriginal people we understand the importance of having our culture treated with respect and we are committed to delivering content in a culturally appropriate manner.
Our development process involves consultation with members of the Aboriginal community and sign off by a senior Aboriginal Educator.
Guidelines to assist teachers deliver the content in a culturally appropriate manner are included in the Teacher Resources. Advice for each module is also included in the lesson plan.
Has Wingaru Education consulted the Aboriginal community in the development of the lesson plans?
Our development process involves consultation with members of the Aboriginal community and sign off by a senior Aboriginal Educator.
Will my school learn about its local Aboriginal community?
We aim to have a good representation of language groups across Australia however, it is not possible to include content from every language group in Australia. More language groups will be represented as time goes on.
We encourage teachers to include their local community’s culture in their lessons where possible and advice on how to do this is in the lesson plans.
Where local content is available, it will be highlighted on the class activity page, viewable after the teacher has logged in.
We are always on the look out for new content and perspectives so if your local community would like to be involved with Wingaru Kids, please contact us.
Why is teaching Aboriginal studies important?
Learning about Aboriginal people and issues is important for all students. As well as being incredibly interesting, Aboriginal Studies:
The Wingaru Kids platform can be subscribed to by any education facility across Australia. The Platform is suited to primary school aged children and is being enjoyed in schools and homework centres Australia wide.
Is the Wingaru Kids Platform available to all education institutions across Australia?
Yes. Wingaru Kids is suitable for schools in all states of Australia. The Platform has been designed to meet the standards of the Australian Curriculum. We are working on featuring content from each state. If you would like to suggest content for your state please get in touch with us at content@wingaru.com.au.
Can parents subscribe directly?
Wingaru Kids is currently only available to education facilities. We are working on a home product and mobile apps. Announcements about these products will be made on our facebook page.
Can teachers subscribe directly?
Wingaru Kids is currently only available to education facilities. Teachers will have full access to the platform through their schools subscription.
If you are a teacher and would like a free trial for your school please contact us.
How can my school be involved?
If you would like to see Wingaru Kids used in your school we encourage you to talk to your teacher and Principal.
If you’d like us to organise a free trial for your school, please contact us.
Is Wingaru Kids only for Aboriginal students?
No. Wingaru Kids is designed to teach all students about Aboriginal culture and people.
Every Australian student benefits from a comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal issues and culture.
Learning about Aboriginal culture plays a positive role in true reconciliation between Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people in Australia.
What are the benefits of Wingaru Kids for Aboriginal students?
Aboriginal kids enjoy learning about and sharing their culture through the activities in the lesson plans. Studies suggest that including Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom boosts participation and outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Where does the content for the lesson plans come from?
Content featured on Wingaru Kids comes from a number of sources including: in-house development; broadcast TV; and content that has been created by members of the Aboriginal community.
If you have a suggestion for content or a resource that you would like to see included, please contact us at content@wingaru.com.au
How can I contribute content to the platform?
If you have a suggestion for content or a resource that you would like to see, please contact us at content@wingaru.com.au
Do you have any mobile apps?
We are working on a home product and mobile apps. Announcements about these products will be made on our facebook page.
What training and support material is there for teachers?
Wingaru Education has a training site at Wingaru.com.au/teacher-pd, where you can find the latest training material which includes:
- Study guides developed by our educators
- Resources and materials for teaching Aboriginal Studies
- Guides on how to use our software, including articles, videos and webinars
- Guides on how to deliver content in a culturally appropriate manner.
Do the Wingaru Kids modules assist to teach beyond the module content?
Yes. In addition to the interactive module activities, each lesson plan provides suggestions for additional activities and discussion points that can be used to explore the subject area further.
How can I provide reporting for my school?
Reporting tools are available by logging into your teacher account. The reporting tools provide access to full transcripts of the online training performed by your students as well as summaries at both a student and class level.
Can I create my own course?
Yes. The resource features a number of subject areas, with modules designed for each learning stage as established in the Australian Curriculum. While modules are designed to build on learning in previous stages, they do not rely on previous knowledge and can be taught independent of other modules. This provides teachers with complete flexibility in deciding which modules are appropriate for their class, how many modules will be used and in what order.
Can I hide the games from my students?
You can’t hide the games but you can lock students out of the gaming area during class times, or until homework has been completed. Our rewards system, whether gaming, badges, or certificates is an important part of our student engagement.
Is Wingaru Kids content delivered in culturally appropriate manner?
Wingaru Education is an Aboriginal owned and operated company. As Aboriginal people we understand the importance of having our culture treated with respect and we are committed to delivering content in a culturally appropriate manner.
Our development process involves consultation with members of the Aboriginal community and sign off by a senior Aboriginal Educator.
Guidelines to assist teachers deliver the content in a culturally appropriate manner are included in the Teacher Resources. Advice for each module is also included in the lesson plan.
Has Wingaru Education consulted the Aboriginal community in the development of the lesson plans?
Our development process involves consultation with members of the Aboriginal community and sign off by a senior Aboriginal Educator.
Will my school learn about its local Aboriginal community?
We aim to have a good representation of language groups across Australia however, it is not possible to include content from every language group in Australia. More language groups will be represented as time goes on.
We encourage teachers to include their local community’s culture in their lessons where possible and advice on how to do this is in the lesson plans.
Where local content is available, it will be highlighted on the class activity page, viewable after the teacher has logged in.
We are always on the look out for new content and perspectives so if your local community would like to be involved with Wingaru Kids, please contact us.
Why is teaching Aboriginal studies important?
Learning about Aboriginal people and issues is important for all students. As well as being incredibly interesting, Aboriginal Studies:
- builds an understanding of contemporary Aboriginal issues;
- encourages students to look at issues from other perspectives and to consider issues more holistically;
- promotes reconciliation; and
- supports improved attendance and educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.
