Books
The Little Aussie Bush Babies
This delightful rhyming story about Australian animals is ideal for young children and parents, carers and teachers who wish to teach children about Australia’s unique and wonderful environment.
Written by Dawn Hawthorn Jackson and illustrated by Jan Finlayson
Available now for order from Emu Consulting
To order see Paypal at right of page. (In Australia, payment would be $15.00 + $5.00 postage and handling per book).
For online orders please contact Dawn at emuconsulting111@nullgmail.com
Also available for purchase at the following:
- ALS Library Services (supplies to public libraries only)
- Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, Port Augusta
- Barossa Visitor Information Centre (located at Tanunda)
- Burra Visitor Information Centre, Market Square, Burra
- Gallery M, Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park
- Peterborough Visitor Information Centre, Peterborough
Pinky and Peet – Introducing young people to our little Aussie bush lizards
Only recently re-discovered, this little lizard has been the focus of many dedicated volunteers in the wilds of South Australia!
Written by Dawn Hawthorn Jackson and illustrated by Jan Finlayson
Read more here…
Available now for order from Emu Consulting
To order see Paypal at right of page. (In Australia, payment would be $15.00 + $5.00 postage and handling per book).
For online orders please contact Dawn at: emuconsulting111@nullgmail.com
Also available for purchase at the following:
- ALS Library Services (supplies to public libraries only)
- Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, Port Augusta
- Burra Visitor Information Centre, Market Square, Burra
- Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre
- Gallery M, Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park
- Reilly’s Wines, Mintaro
- Zoos SA (Adelaide and Monarto)
Brochures
Fact Sheets
Interview with Major Sumner, A Ngarrindjeri Elder
Flyers
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop August 2014
Media Releases
Be a Desert Detective Free Family Fun Day
Posters
Research
Child Protection Carer Survey 2022
In 2022, Emu Consulting surveyed Carers involved in child protection across Australia regarding child protection organisational and educational support. Case studies were also captured. Emu Consulting sincerely thanks all participants in this project.
Emu Consulting – Child Protection Carer Survey 2022 Letter of Introduction
Part 1 Child Protection Carer Survey 2022 Infographic
Part 2 Child Protection Carer Survey 2022 Infographic
Scientific Papers
Some cautions in the use of citizen science: a case study of urban insect collection
The engagement of volunteers to collect scientific information (citizen science) is a powerful tool for gathering biodiversity information and for achieving environmental education objectives. Here we describe an intervention designed to enhance participant understanding of insects in ecosystems. We did this by involving them as citizen scientists to collect insects on traps and by providing them with enriching information about insects. We also evaluated the use of citizen scientists for the collection of insect biodiversity data. Despite targeted recruitment around a focal site (a constructed urban wetland), participants were spread throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area, a result of the most successful recruitment method being through electronic communication via social media. Use of paper flyers was ineffective. Surveys before and after the intervention demonstrated some enhancement of knowledge and understanding of insect roles in ecosystems, with participants nominating the insect trapping and subsequent information sheet being their primary sources of new information. However, participants largely appeared to have an existing interest in ecosystems and the environment, reducing our ability to improve understanding and attitudes in the community. Volunteer deployment of sticky traps proved successful in gaining new insect community data and shows promise for future use.
Teaching Resources
Pinky and Peet questions for pre-schoolers