Bonus Episode: Otis Hope Carey on National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2025

About this episode

Otis Hope Carey reflects on his early learning experiences at Kulai Preschool while celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.

In this bonus episode of Kids, Culture, Community – SNAICC Yarns, we’re on Gumbaynggirr Country at Kulai Preschool to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. We're joined by Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung man Otis Hope Carey, acclaimed artist, former pro surfer, proud father of three, and this year’s Children’s Day Ambassador. Otis reflects on what it means to return to Kulai Preschool, where his early learning began and where his mum, Aunty Julie Carey, has led ...

People in this episode

Guest: Otis Hope Carey

Topics covered

• Aboriginal culture
• children's rights
• early childhood education
• community celebration
• Indigenous identity

Keywords

• Otis Hope Carey
• Kulai Preschool
• National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
• Gumbaynggirr
• Bundjalung
• early learning
• Indigenous culture

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Gumbaynggirr Country, Kulai Preschool

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