Storytelling is the heart of Yarn Quest, so why don’t you have a go at writing your own? In the Write Your Own Stories episode of Yarn Quest we hear a story from Sibyl and Aunty Brooke. They tell us their very own made-up story all about being a writer. Then Aunty Brooke will take you through writing your very own fiction (that’s made up) story! Then we hear from published writer and editor Jasmin McGaughey, she shares with us why writing stories is her favourite thing ever, and how you...

There are so many stories that talk about peace and war. What do you think war is all about? And how do we find peace? This episode is all about finding peace in times of imaginary war. In the Peace & War episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane. They tell us their imaginary yarns about war and how they have found ways for their characters to find peace. Adelaide even shares with us what she learnt about the saying “the pen is mightier than the sword!”...

In the Love episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Monty, Violet and Bonnie. They tell us their yarns all about some of the people and things that they love the most. Then we hear from podcaster, storyteller and LGBTQ advocate Jane Yettica, she shares with us why love is so important to not just her, but the whole world. Thank you to Yarnies; Monty, Violet and Bonnie for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or...

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be famous? When you grow up do you want to be a movie star or a big time reporter? Well this episode is for you! In this episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Pania, Bonnie and Jalani. They tell us their imaginary yarns all about what it would be like if they were famous. Then we have a real life famous TV presenter, podcaster and radio host Rae Johnston, she shares with us what it’s like doing her many jobs and how you can be just like...

In this extra special episode Yarnies Sibyl, Tane and Pania travel to the NSW Central Coast to the Australian Reptile Park to meet with Zoo Keeper Neville Williams Boney! Neville shows the Yarnies some amazing reptiles, native Australian plants and other animals. We also have imaginary yarns from Bonnie and Tilly about some very cute lizards. Of course we have Kira’s fact break with some deadly yarns and jokes all about reptiles. A huge thank you to The Australian Reptile Park for supporting...

Yummy yummy yummy! It's time for a Yarn Quest all about what goes in your tummy! This episode is all stories about food. We get some great stories and we hear from a Food Geographer. What's that? You'll have to listen to find out. A huge thank you to Yarnies Tane & Wynter for their stories and help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email...

Music is any exciting collection of sounds and this episode of Yarn Quest we learn all about it from our Yarnies and musician Mr Rhodes! Yarnies Tilly, Sibyl and Sibyl’s dad share some yarns all about music. Sibyl even writes a special song with her dad this episode to show us just how easy it is to make your own music, especially when your dad can play the guitar. The expert for this episode is Blake, who goes by Mr Rhodes and he is a professional musician! A huge thank you to Yarnies...

Join Uncle Mot on a story writing adventure as he takes you through a guided activity to help you write a story all of your very own. This episode has a special sound that will play so that you know to pause the podcast and have time to write. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org...

Families come in all different shapes and sizes, join us this episode for stories our Yarnies have created to explore their ideas of family. The post Episode 14: Family first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

This episode of Yarn Quest pays tribute to our First Nations language keepers, teachers and learners. The post Episode 13: Indigenous Languages first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

This is a very special NAIDOC episode of Yarn Quest, featuring all First Nations kids telling the stories they want to tell. The post Episode 12: NAIDOC first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Violet, Wynter, Pania, Jalani and Sibyl share fun and fantastical yarns all about art, whether it be real art they’ve made themselves or an imaginary world where even animals make art. Did you know art isn’t just painting? Do you know how long humans have been making art? Well listen up to Kira’s Fact […] The post Episode 11: Art first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

We’re all poets even if we don’t know it! Join us as we play with words on this special Poetry episode of Yarn Quest. The post Episode 10: Poetry first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Tane, Sibyl, Vinny, Genevieve and Briony spin some yarns that will transport you straight to the stars to meet aliens creatures and a very friendly space possum. Our First Nations expert this episode is Karlie Alinta Noon, Gamilaraay astronomer and science communicator, who just released her first book Astronomy, Sky Country! Jump on in […] The post Episode 9: Outer Space first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Jalani, Sibyl, Tane and Elizabeth take us on a journey of their favourite foods to eat, and some wild times into magical cooking adventures. Our First Nations expert this episode is our new host Uncle Mot, who also happens to be a deadly home cook! Jump on in and learn all about what it’s like to be a cook when you grow up.  A huge thank you to Kira, Jalani, Sibyl, Tane and Elizabeth for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to...

Let’s learn all about the real and imaginary worlds of cooking with this episode of Yarn Quest. The post Episode 8: Cooking first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarn Quest is back, we’ve missed you all so much! This episode Yarnies Sibyl, Pania, Isobel and Adelaide tell us real and made up stories about friendship. At the end of every episode in this season of Yarn Quest you’ll hear from First Nations experts who will tell you all about what they do, and […] The post Episode 7: Friendship first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarn Quest is back, we’ve missed you all so much! This episode Yarnies Sibyl, Pania, Isobel and Adelaide tell us real and made up stories about friendship. At the end of every episode in this season of Yarn Quest you’ll hear from First Nations experts who will tell you all about what they do, and how you could do it too when you grow up! For the friendship episode, you’ll hear from Amy Leah Farrell, a youth mental health worker, and descendant of the Yuwi people. And as a special treat, your...

All of us Yarnies celebrate different holidays and celebrations throughout the year. In episode six we share a few of our different holidays stories. Get ready to go on a great adventure! A huge thank you to Lacey, Sybil and Declan for submitting this episode’s stories & to Aunty Amy &  Uncle Travis for doing voices and telling the stories. Thank you to Kira for another Fact Break and Yarn Quest Jokes!Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story or an idea...

All of us Yarnies celebrate different holidays and celebrations throughout the year. In episode six we share a few of our different holidays stories. Get ready to go on a great adventure! A huge thank you to Lacey, Sybil and Declan for submitting this ep The post Episode 6: Holiday Time! first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

The bush is home to so many things; plants and animals, humans and magic. In episode five of Yarn Quest our stories are all about things that you would find living in the bush. So get ready to go on an incredible adventure with all of our friends who helped put together this episode!  A huge thank you to Pania, Tane, Grace and Sybil for submitting this episode’s stories & to Tully, Travis, Grace & Sybil for doing voices and telling the stories.  Thank you to Kira for another...

The bush is home to so many things; plants and animals, humans and magic. In episode five of Yarn Quest our stories are all about things that you would find living in the bush. So get ready to go on an incredible adventure with all of our friends who hel The post Episode 5: Who Lives in the Bush first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Ooooooooooooooo! It's a spooky time of year... In episode four of Yarn Quest our stories are haunted. So get ready to have a fun, spooky time with Jokes and Facts from Kira and a special visit from Uncle Trav. A huge thank you to Pania, Kira, Sibyl and Uncle Trav for submitting this episode’s stories. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story or an idea for the next episode, send us an email to [email protected] with the subject Yarn Quest Story. Don’t...

Ooooooooooooooo! Its a spooky time of year... In episode four of Yarn Quest our stories are haunted. So get ready to have a fun, spooky time with Jokes and Facts from Kira and a special visit from Uncle Trav. A huge thank you to Pania, Kira, Sibyl and The post Episode 4: Spooky Stories first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.