Bush Kinder

Time spent learning outdoors in natural environments supports children’s physical development, resilience and wellbeing, while also nurturing a deep and lasting respect for the natural world. Engaging directly with Country allows children to build genuine, ongoing relationships with the land, weather, seasons and living things around them, reflecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing that recognise Country as a living, relational entity rather than simply a backdrop for play.

Opportunities to take calculated risks, like climbing, balancing, and jumping from heights allows children to develop confidence, judgement and an understanding of their own physical capabilities in ways that built environments often cannot replicate. Together, these experiences support children to grow as capable, connected learners who understand themselves as part of, rather than separate from, the natural world.