Torres Strait Islander Culture ideas for OSHC
4 DIY activities for a torres strait islander culture at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around NAIDOC Week (July) or any time or NAIDOC Week (first full week of July). Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Exploring Coconuts
An educator opens a coconut while children observe, taste the water and scrape the flesh, learning how coconuts are used in Torres Strait Islander cooking.
NAIDOC Week · Reconciliation Week · Games Day +3First Nations Children's Games
Children play games from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures using official sport resources, learning the story behind each game.
NAIDOC Week · Reconciliation Week · Book Week +1First Nations Story Retelling
Children listen to a story by First Nations authors, then retell it through art or drama in their own way.
Torres Strait Islander Culture · NAIDOC Week · Cooking Day +1Island Scones and Coconut Pumpkin
Children help cook simple Island-style dishes, such as scones and pumpkin in coconut milk, ideally guided by a Torres Strait Islander community member or resource.