Empower children to explore culture, identity, and respectful listening through music with this powerful and reflective planning resource. The Voices of Country Activity Toolkit invites children to co-create a shared playlist that blends their favourite music with ethically sourced songs from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists — embedding cultural voices in everyday learning.
 
Created for use during Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, World Music Day or any time of year, this toolkit helps educators foster ongoing, inclusive cultural exploration in a way that is child-led, meaningful, and respectful.
 
What Makes This Pack Unique
 Holistic resource designed to support the full cycle of planning, documentation, and reflection
 Intentional focus on older children’s leadership in OOSH settings
Culturally inclusive experience that blends children's personal music interests with First Nations artists
Supports educator confidence during Assessment and Rating with pre-prepared talking points
Includes family communication blurbs and peer-led practice examples
 
Sample A&R Talking Points Section - This section is a game-changer.

Educators often know they are delivering quality programs — but struggle to express it clearly during Assessment and Rating. This feature gives you:
Generalised talking points to explain the purpose and structure of the activity
Language to link your practice to NQS, MTOP, and your service philosophy
Confidence to talk about child leadership, inclusion, cultural learning, and ethical sourcing
A consistent reflection tool to share with new or casual educators
 
This helps take the pressure off your team by providing consistent, professional language that aligns with what assessors want to hear.
 
Why OOSH Services Love This Pack
Children are active contributors — not just participants
Older students are empowered as role models and cultural leaders
It embeds reconciliation and inclusion without being tokenistic
Designed for real-world use — no fluff, no overwhelm
Reflects the diversity and capability of school-aged children
Saves you time while improving quality practice
 
This activity has been thoughtfully aligned with our Learning Hubs model and the Voices, Values & Learning in Action display, ensuring that every experience is purposeful, visible, and reflective of children’s agency. Positioned within the Strategy Hub, this experience empowers older children to lead cultural exploration and dialogue, encouraging critical thinking and identity formation through collaborative music curation. It also connects meaningfully with the 5 Pillars in Practice framework—particularly Belonging, Empowerment, and Connection—by fostering leadership, cultural responsiveness, and reflective citizenship. These layers work together to ensure the activity is not only engaging but also deeply embedded in your service’s philosophy, planning cycle, and commitment to high-quality, inclusive practice.