THE YARRAMUNDI KIDS

The Yarramundi Kids are dynamic storytellers and stars of stage and screen. They present their highly acclaimed 13 part TV series currently on NITV. Check out the 'strong, smart & deadly" TV Show website - YARRAMUNDI KIDS NITV SHOW - pdf leaflet

Assisted by Creative Director and master puppeteer Chris Burke, the puppets bring a playful approach to serious problems. They feature in training workshops, conference keynotes and puppet performances for professionals – That’s Another Story; and Strong, Smart & Deadly for children and communities.

Yarramundi means 'storyteller' in Darug language and is the name of Chris Burke's ancestral grandfather. It is also a place on the Derrubin or Hawkesbury River at the base of the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, NSW. The Yarramundi Kids' names reflect both Aboriginal and Irish heritage. Artist, Leanne Tobin's impression of Yarramundi - Paintings

NIKITA MORAN

“I know who I am and where my mob's from - my Darug identity makes me strong - strong, smart and deadly!”

Nikita is 10 years old and lives with her grandmother. She knows a lot about her Darug ancestry and loves to dance and sing in language. Nikita's life experiences have taught her about family, relationships and what she wants to do when she grows up.

DANNY GILLIGAN

“I was born by a lake on the night of the full moon. I have a keen interest in knowledge and learning. I was named after a very unique Professor who lives on the other side of the world.”

Danny is a social researcher; he is interested in statistics and gathers information about important issues to share with the right people at the right time.

LILLI PILLI GILLIGAN

Lilli Pilli is three year old and Danny's little sister. She has just started pre-school.

Lilli Pilli enjoys meeting new friends, singing songs and playing fun games.

"My name is Lilli Pilli Gilligan and I'm 'free years old. My bruffa says my real name is Silli Lilli Pilli! My dad took this photo of me in my new dress my mum made for my birfday!!

BEN LOCKE

"Let me start at the beginning – CONCEPTION! You had to be there!”

Ben touches people's hearts and move them to laughter and tears. He speaks on behalf of babies - giving voice to their experiences of birth, breast feeding and being parented. His portrayal of life through the eyes of a baby has entertained hundreds of people at conferences and training workshops.

MAX DEANE

“Hi everyone, my name is Max
Life has taught me quite a few facts.
Like it’s time to get goin’ when the goin’ gets tough …
Cos when people fight – it can get pretty rough!”