Aboriginal Art Bush Dreaming Rug

  • Original Aboriginal artwork by Kiz Costelloe — a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman.
  • Celebrates Australian bush Country — sparking yarning about native plants, animals and seasons.
  • Embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives — NQF Quality Areas 3 and 6.
  • Soft plush pile with non-slip backing — fit for purpose for group time and quiet reflection.
  • Supports EYLF Outcomes 1, 2 and 5 — identity, connection to world and effective communicators.
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Aboriginal Art Bush Dreaming classroom rug — premium soft pile Indigenous art rug by Kiz Costelloe celebrating bush Country for Australian classrooms
$559.92

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SKU: RUG019
Description

Bring the spirit of the Australian bush — alive with Dreamtime stories, native plants, animals and tens of thousands of years of First Nations knowledge — into the heart of your classroom. The Aboriginal Art Bush Dreaming Rug, designed by proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal artist Kiz Costelloe, invites children to gather, listen, yarn and connect to bush Country on a generous 3m x 2m space. You tick off EYLF Outcomes 1, 2 and 5 while embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into every-day practice, exactly the cultural responsiveness assessors look for under NQF Quality Areas 3 and 6.

About the design.

Kiz Costelloe's Bush Dreaming artwork honours the rich biodiversity and spiritual depth of the Australian bush — sparking everyday yarning about native plants and animals, bush tucker, seasons, and the interdependence between people, animals, plants, lands and waters that sits at the heart of First Nations knowledge systems.

Specifications

SKU: RUG019
Size: 3m x 2m, rectangular
Thickness: approx. 1cm
Weight: 8kg
Pile: soft plush nylon with non-slip backing
Edges: heavy-duty overlocked
Designed for heavy-traffic classroom areas
Indoor use

Features

Original Aboriginal artwork by Kiz Costelloe celebrating Australian bush Country on a 3m x 2m rectangular plush rug. Non-slip backing and heavy-duty overlocked edges built for busy classroom traffic. A culturally rich resource supporting EYLF Outcomes 1, 2 and 5 and embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives every day.

Recommended Age

3+ (suitable for all early years and primary settings)

Ordering for a Centre or School?

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EYLF Learning Outcomes

Belonging, Being & Becoming — V2.0, 2022

Outcome 1 Strong Sense of Identity
Outcome 2 Connected with Their World
Outcome 5 Effective Communicators
Supports NQS Quality Areas 1, 2 & 6

Designed for early learners

Step into the bush — every plant, animal and story alive.

Picture group time on the Australian bush itself. A 3m x 2m rug where children gather, point out native plants and animals, listen to Dreamtime stories and yarn about Country. Sustainability, biodiversity and cultural responsiveness, all woven into one beautiful classroom centrepiece.

Designed in Australia by Aboriginal Artist Kiz Costelloe

Proudly designed in Australia by Kiz Costelloe, a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman from Rockhampton, Queensland. Kiz's Bush Dreaming artwork honours the rich biodiversity and Dreamtime stories of the Australian bush — then ethically reproduced on a soft plush rug, ready to bring native Country and First Nations knowledge into your classroom every day.

100%

Australian owned

Artist

Indigenous artists collaborations

15,000+

Early learning centres supplied

EYLF

Aligned across all products

About the Artist

Kiz Costelloe is a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman, born and raised in Rockhampton, Queensland. Her elders are her biggest inspiration, and carrying on her Uncle's legacy through art is something she values deeply. Kiz is passionate about sharing Indigenous culture, art and teachings with children right across the country in her vibrant educational resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers for Busy Educators
Most orders ship within approximately 2–5 business days, so you can get your learning space set up quickly.
All our classroom furniture is proudly made in Sydney, Australia, ensuring consistent quality, ethical production, and designs tailored specifically for Australian early learning environments.
Not at all — each piece comes with clear instructions and all required screws. Most products take only 5–10 minutes to assemble with basic tools.
Our furniture is made from heavy-duty birch plywood with a waterproof, scratch-resistant finish, designed to handle the daily demands of busy classrooms.
Yes — we use natural, low-toxicity materials that prioritise safety while still being extremely durable and long-lasting.

Acknowledgement of Country

"In the spirit of reconciliation, Education National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today"