Spoken through Rhys Paddick and Emma Gibbens,walks readers into a world where connection flourishes. The book explores our connection to Country (land, nature, mother earth) and to each other. While the concepts are simple on first reading, their depth is demonstrated after contemplation and observation. Universal truths are all around us, and the more we look the more we see.
Radiant with warmth and joy, From Country with Love encourages us all to see and connect with the world around us. Inspiring action, the hope is this book brings people and Country closer together. From this action springs a deep feeling that moves us all into a shared heart space. That’s where true reconciliation and inclusion starts.
Illustrated by Rhys Paddick, the artwork demonstrates these universal concepts poignantly and playfully. From Country with Love is a work of art and a window into the heart.
Soft Cover
Limited Edition Hard Cover gorgeous black cover with gold foil finish (exclusive to FISH)
Emma Gibbens and Rhys Paddick
Rhys is an Aboriginal educator and illustrator – he teaches things and he draws things. His background of working with koolingars (kids) informs his education style. Holding a gentle space, he offers perspectives that open our minds and hearts. Keeping things light-hearted and viewing any question or situation through love, Rhys’ big heart inspires many to live authentically.
Emma is a change strategist and her trade of international political campaigning has seen her work in cultures around the world. She creates safe spaces for people to explore their deepest emotions, leading with her own vulnerability. When it comes to scaling ideas that stick, Emma’s big brain loves to build programs that serve and benefit our community.
Robust, genuine conversations are our primary and preferred method for sharing our ideas. Our experience has repeatedly demonstrated that high participation creates more meaningful change within people because our content becomes contextually relevant. We balance our conversational style with practical advice, resources and tools that are easy and quick to implement.
Change is a journey and we walk alongside our partners to learn together. We want people to walk away feeling empowered with new knowledge and connected to each other, encouraging ongoing conversations, awareness and change.
A wonderful resource for the Australian Curriculum Health and Physical Education (Version 8.4)
Year 7 Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing
The impact of relationships on own and others’ wellbeing: the benefits of relationships (ACPPS074)
Year 8 Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing
Personal, social and cultural factors influencing emotional responses and behaviour, such as: prior experience, norms and expectations, personal beliefs and attitudes (ACPPS075)
Year 8 Contributing to healthy and active communities
Benefits to individuals and communities of valuing diversity and promoting inclusivity, such as: exploring how the traditions, food and practices of different cultures enhance the wellbeing of the community (ACPPS078; ACPPS079)
Year 9 Being healthy, safe and active
Actions and strategies to enhance health and wellbeing in a range of environments, such as: the use of complementary health practices to support and promote good health (ACPPS091)
Year 10 Contributing to healthy and active communities
Health campaigns and / or community-based activities designed to raise awareness, influence attitudes, promote healthy behaviours and increase connection to the community (ACPPS096; ACPPS097)
https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/health-and-physical-education/?year=12997&year=12998&strand=Personal%2C+Social+and+Community+Health&strand=Movement+and+Physical+Activity&capability=ignore&capability=Literacy&capability=Numeracy&capability=Information+and+Communication+Technology+%28ICT%29+Capability&capability=Critical+and+Creative+Thinking&capability=Personal+and+Social+Capability&capability=Ethical+Understanding&capability=Intercultural+Understanding&priority=ignore&priority=Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+Histories+and+Cultures&priority=Asia+and+Australia%E2%80%99s+Engagement+with+Asia&priority=Sustainability&elaborations=true&elaborations=false&scotterms=false&isFirstPageLoad=false
