Following the February premiere of the Kids on Country documentary,  there has been even more interest in the program, and the incredible students who featured in the documentary.

Recently Warren and Katie from the Kids on Country team, along with students and teachers from Le Fevre High School were interviewed by Joy Lothian from Aboriginal Way, for its podcast and next publication.

The below episode is a wonderful way to hear about the program and impact of the camps on young Aboriginal people, particularly the teachers' and students' perspectives.

You can listen to the episode below, or by searching for "Aboriginal Way" in your favourite podcast app or player.

Episode overview:

Groups of young Aboriginal people are learning more about Country by heading out to remote nature reserves for 5-day camps through the Nature Foundation’s Kids on Country junior ranger program. 

Traditional Owners mentor high school students as they engage in practical on-Country studies in conservation and land management through a SACE-accredited course, which also involves classroom study and online learning. 

Nature Foundation’s CEO Alex Nankivell, says that since launching in 2016, Kids on Country has become a sought-after program for schools, with enquiries from across Australia.

The camps combine cultural stories, life skills such as car maintenance, fence repair, and cooking kangaroo tails over a campfire, as well as conservation projects such as bird and animal surveys.

🎧 Hear from program coordinators and students in this podcast, just click the link below to listen on Spotify or search “Aboriginal Way” on Apple Podcasts. Read the full article in the autumn edition of Aboriginal Way, out soon.