Ep 6: Interview with Kerri Douglas

In this episode, I sit down with Kerri Douglas, a proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Bangerang descendant. Since 2014, Kerri has been employed with the Department of Education and Training Victoria as a Koori Engagement Support Officer, otherwise known as KESO. In this episode we will discuss: What is a KESO (Koori Educator Support Officer)? What role does a KESO play in schools and community? How are schools assigned a KESO? How to find a KESO (ie, department of education and training) The region Kerri currently covers The importance of providing professional development in regional areas Do KESO’s work with other organisations and how this happens LAECG - what this is and why it is important The challenges Aboriginal families in Kerri’s allocated area are currently facing What support does Keri provide as part of her role How educators can start Kerri’s process of implementing a ‘culture audit’ at the centre’s she supports The importance of celebrating how far we have come in early childhood. Links mentioned in this episode: Koori Curriculum: https://kooricurriculum.com/