About Us
Melanie Kemp – Founder of Younga Yarns
Melanie Kemp is a proud descendant of the Yuwi and Ghungalu people and is deeply connected to the Mackay region in Queensland. As the Director of Yarbun Creations, Yuwi Aboriginal Corporation and Founder of Younga Yarns, Melanie is committed to sharing First Nations culture in a meaningful and engaging way. She is proud to walk in the footsteps of the elders in her family sharing their families cultural knowledge walking towards a better future for all Australians
With a background spanning First Nations program coordination, community engagement, and cultural education, Melanie has dedicated her work to supporting educators in embedding Aboriginal knowledge into early childhood learning. Like her elders before her she believes that through education, we can achieve true reconciliation and create culturally safe learning environments for all children.
Collaboration with The Answer is Yes
To further our impact, Younga Yarns proudly collaborates with The Answer is Yes – an organisation dedicated to empowering businesses and educators through innovative training solutions.
Through this collaboration, we offer Early Childcare Education Cultural Awareness Sessions and First Nations knowledge workshops designed to equip educators with the confidence and skills to integrate Aboriginal culture into their classrooms.
Our partnership with The Answer is Yes ensures that we continue to deliver high-quality, accessible, and culturally appropriate training that fosters inclusivity, reconciliation, and lifelong learning.
Together, we are creating a future where First Nations knowledge is celebrated, respected, and embedded in education across Australia.