Marram Wurrung – Language of the Body

Deepen Children’s Connection to Boonwurrung Language Through Movement and Play

Step into a world where language and culture come alive through joyful movement and playful learning. The Marram Wurrung pack is designed to spark curiosity and confidence in Boonwurrung language for young learners.

Created with Boonwurrung Elders and educators, this resource invites children and educators to experience language not just as words, but as living stories and connections to Country. Through engaging songs and games, children grow a strong sense of identity, belonging, and respect for First Nations cultures.

This pack is more than an activity set — it’s a vibrant doorway to cultural understanding and early learning outcomes, encouraging children to move, speak, and celebrate together.

Where to Use This:

• Early Learning Centres
• Primary Schools
• NAIDOC & Reconciliation Week
• Community Language Programs

Curriculum & Framework Alignment

This resource supports key national and state education frameworks, ensuring meaningful integration of culture and language into early childhood and primary education.

Early Years Learning Framework v2.0 (EYLF)

• Principles: First Nations perspectives — embedding Boonwurrung voices and ways of knowing through language and play
• Practices: Cultural responsiveness and responsiveness to children — adapting learning to children’s identities and fostering connection to Country

Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Children develop a strong sense of identity, cultural safety, self-worth, and respectful relationships through playful language learning
• Outcome 4: Children engage in confident communication, demonstrating skills in language and literacy through interactive movement and song

Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLF)

This resource supports key areas of the VEYLF:

• Reflective practice – Encouraging educators to reflect on their approach to cultural learning and inclusion
• Partnerships with families – Inviting collaboration with families to build shared cultural understanding
• High expectations for every child – Supporting every child’s right to feel seen, heard, and culturally safe
• Respectful relationships and cultural responsiveness – Embedding First Nations perspectives through respectful learning and practice

Child Safe Standards (Victoria)

This resource supports compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards, creating inclusive and culturally safe environments for First Nations children and families.

Standard 1: Culturally safe environments

• Embeds Boonwurrung perspectives to support identity, inclusion, and participation
• Promotes daily practices that honour culture, Country, and child voice
• Helps staff create learning spaces where Aboriginal children feel safe, respected, and seen

Standard 5: Equity and diverse needs are respected

• Supports educators to address racism and bias through culturally responsive tools
• Encourages reflection and practice that upholds fairness, respect, and belonging for all children

This resource helps embed cultural safety into both everyday practice and whole-centre policy.

Australian Curriculum v9.0 (Foundation – Year 6)

• Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
• Learning Areas: HASS, English, The Arts, Health & Physical Education
• General Capabilities: Intercultural Understanding, Personal & Social Capability, Critical & Creative Thinking

Together, these frameworks ensure children not only learn language but develop identity, respect, and belonging in culturally safe and inclusive environments.

What’s Included

1. Body Language Pronunciation Video: Ongoing access to Marram Wurrung instructional video featuring pronunciation support for confident Boonwurrung language use 
2. Teacher's Language Pack
   Thoughtfully designed to integrate Boonwurrung body language and pronunciation into play-based learning. Includes engaging activities, interactive games, a Boonwurrung body word list, and clear pronunciation support to build educator confidence and cultural understanding.
3. Body Diagram Poster
   An engaging educational tool to teach children about traditional Boonwurrung language. It fosters cultural awareness and respect by incorporating Indigenous language and perspectives into learning environments.

Perfect for educators aiming to build language confidence while supporting early learning outcomes and respectful cultural understanding.

Pricing & Access

This package is available for purchase through SRF Funding
Eligible under the following menu options:
• Aboriginal Cultural Supports
• Flexible Funding
• Bush Kinder

Package Options (Ex. GST):

• One Class: $799
• Two Classes: $1,399 → You save $199
• Three Classes: $1,799 → You save $598
• Whole Centre (4+ Classes): $1,999 → You save $1,197+

Prices are in AUD and exclude GST. A 10% GST will be added at checkout or invoicing.

✅ Full digital access
✅ Printing rights
✅ One year of resource use

Optional Renewal: $99/year (ex. GST) for continued access and future updates

When you bring Marram Wurrung language and movement into your classroom, you open a joyful path to language learning, identity, and connection. This pack isn’t just an activity - it’s a portal to cultural confidence and belonging.

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