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Soundwalks

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Soundwalks

Soundwalks paint rich, audio landscapes for children to explore, with different guided relaxations. From working through big feelings and letting go of stress, to finding joy or getting ready for the day, Soundwalks uses the soothing sounds of Australian nature to help kids connect with the present, and themselves.

Parent info: Soundwalks is recommended for ages under 5 and 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in Australia, it's about Nature and Emotional Health for kids. Launched in 2018, it has 1 season.

There are 41 episodes
© ABC Australia,ABC Episodes: 41 Ages: Under-5s, 6-10, 11plus

Episodes
The most recent appears first.

  • Coping with Change (Jungle, Congo)

    7 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're visiting the Congo, to watch some chimps play. Big brother's not happy that baby's getting more attention; it can be hard when things change. You can always talk to someone or ask someone you love for a hug. It's important to remember great things …

  • Making Mistakes (Savannah in Tanzania)

    7 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're visiting a savannah in Tanzania, a country in East Africa. We're by a waterhole, surrounded by lots of animals. A baby zebra accidentally moves away from their mum, getting separated from the herd. Making mistakes is a part of life, it's one of the…

  • Determination (Highlands in Lithuania)

    7 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're in the highlands of Lithuania, on a grassy slope surrounded by forests. Birds fly and bees buzz about – all those buzzing buddies working together to make food for the long cold winter. They work very hard together to achieve their goal.…

  • Feeling Free (Woodlands, Australia)

    7 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're visiting Tasmania, Australia. We're in the woodlands. Some quolls play and wrestle, play-fighting, and learning. Taking deep breaths when they get puffed out from playing. How does your breathing make you feel?

  • Asking for Help (Desert, Africa)

    7 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're visiting the African desert. There's a herd of elephants wallowing in mud. It's a hot day and some of mud is drying up. A baby elephant struggles, they are stuck in the mud. As they roll around, they realise they can't free themselves. It's time to…

  • Happy Alone (Alaskan Mountains)

    9 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're headed to a rocky mountain top. There's lots of snow and eagles gliding around us. A fox picks its way through the rocks, alone and looking for lunch. It can be nice to spend time alone, being happy in our own company.

  • Forming Connections (Parklands of London)

    7 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're visiting a park in London, England. It's doggie hour at the park, a time for dogs to come and play together. There are dogs barking and sniffing, they're so excited to make new doggie friends. How do you make friends? Maybe with a smile, a hello, o…

  • Coping with Anger (Urban sounds of Sydney)

    9 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're visiting Sydney, a busy city that's full of sounds. There's trains, bikes, people and lots of birds. A kookaburra is protecting its eggs. Their call is loud, they're feeling angry. Do you sometimes get angry like this kookaburra? It's okay to feel …

  • Frustration (Rainforest of Papua New Guinea)

    3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're visiting a rainforest. There are thick climbing vines all around us. We're watching a palm cockatoo try to open a tree nut, for their lunch. It looks hard; and the cockatoo is feeling frustrated. Sometimes when life gets difficult, we can have some…

  • Active Inclusion (Argentinean Grasslands)

    6 min 3 July 2024 Listened

    Today we're in grasslands in Argentina. Lovely green grass for the farm animals; chickens and cows and horses. Let's see if the animals can play and include each other, despite their differences. Including others helps people feel safe and feel that they belon…

  • Belonging (Botanical Garden sounds)

    7 min 1 August 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting the botanical gardens. A chorus of Currawongs is singing in the trees and a mother duck is gathering her ducklings together, ready for a walk. All families are different and that's what makes them special. Sometimes our friends can feel li…

  • Caring for others (Bush sounds)

    6 min 1 August 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting the Australian bush. Next to the trunk of the gum tree is a kangaroo with a joey in her pouch. The joey hops out to rummage for some food, whilst mum takes care of him. It's important to care for others. We are all stronger when we look af…

  • Finding your voice (Promontory sounds)

    8 min 1 August 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting a promontory. A promontory is a high stretch of land surrounded by water. In a nest there's a family of magpies with some new babies, ready to find their voice. It's important to find your voice so if you have something to say, people will…

  • Teamwork (Island sounds)

    7 min 1 August 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting an island. Up above the sand dunes, there's a dingo howling to the sky. He's howling to get the attention of his pack so they can help him dig a big hole. What great teamwork. Do you sometimes work together with your siblings or friends to…

  • Ready for adventure (Savannah sounds)

    7 min 1 August 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting a savanna. A wild mob of Brumbies are galloping across the sandy desert, leaving a cloud of dust in their wake. A mare is encouraging her foal to join the rest of the group. Adventure awaits but the little foal is nervous. It's okay to fee…

  • Practicing stillness (Desert ranges sounds)

    7 min 31 July 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting some mountain ranges right here in the middle of the Australian desert. Some busy grey crowned babblers are making their nest, flying up and down and up and down. Watching on, is a frill-necked lizard sitting very still. Only his chest mov…

  • Helping others (Rainforest sounds)

    7 min 31 July 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting a Rainforest, where we meet two different kinds of birds, a yellow-bellied sunbird and brush turkey. Both birds are tending to their nests and helping their young to grow. We all need others to help us, and to help others, so we can grow a…

  • Managing overwhelm (Mountain sounds)

    10 min 31 July 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting the summit of a mountain. We're going to journey up to the top, but so that it's not overwhelming, we're going to break the trek down into small, manageable sections. Along the way we'll make some friends, as we piece each small task toget…

  • Different personalities (Forest sounds)

    6 min 31 July 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting a forest. A spotted nightjar owl flies back to his hollow where two baby owlets wait. One owlet is very talkative and extroverted, whilst the other is quiet and introverted. Are you more like the talkative owlet? Or more of a quiet type… H…

  • Sharing (Gully sounds)

    7 min 31 July 2022 Listened

    Today we're visiting a leafy, green gully. As the sun disappears, some animals are getting ready for the evening, including a wombat friend. He's dug a big burrow and is heading out for the for a night time wander. His burrow is attracting some visitors, do yo…

  • Working through big feelings (Ocean sounds)

    8 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    Let’s go on a journey to the beach, so that we can listen to the sound of birds, the wind and big waves crashing ashore. Do you sometimes have big feelings? Maybe sometimes you feel angry, or scared or sad? Big feelings are okay, everyone has them sometimes, a…

  • Soothing my busy mind (Mountain sounds)

    6 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    Being out in nature is a great way to relax, and when we’re outside there’s a lot to listen to and discover. All of these different things can make our minds feel busy. Sometimes when your mind feels busy, it can be good to stop, breathe and concentrate on jus…

  • Calming myself (National Park sounds)

    8 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    The national park is full of wonderful nature noises, especially late in the day when birds are getting ready for bed. From cockatoos to rosellas, all our feathered friends are preparing for a good night’s sleep. What do you do to help yourself get ready for a…

  • Finding courage (Wetland sounds)

    6 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    We’re sitting by some wonderful wetlands, using our imaginations to watch finches fly, and have a gander at geese. Mother goose jumps into the water and goes under to try and find some food. And her little goslings are trying too! Do you every use your courage…

  • Letting go of stress (Waterfall sounds)

    6 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    Waterfalls make so many different sounds. They rumble, and crash, and gurgle and send sprays of water flying through the air. Eventually, they become a river. Calm and relaxed and flowing steadily.

  • Working through worry (Desert sounds)

    8 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    Deserts are full of lots of marvellous sounds to listen to, including our friend little rainbow finch. Rainbow finch loves having lots of different finch friends and likes to go on adventures a little far from home. Sometimes this makes his friends a bit worri…

  • Being grateful (Rainforest Sounds)

    6 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    The rainforest is a beautiful place to relax. They’re filled with so many amazing things. From the tallest trees, to the littlest insects and everything in between. There’s so much to be grateful for, here and everywhere.

  • Sharing joy (Wetland sounds)

    6 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    We’re down by the wetlands, and little duck is showing us his beautiful home. When you feel joyful do you enjoy sharing your happiness with others? It can feel wonderful to smile at someone and share your joy like painting a grey day with wonderful bright colo…

  • Full body scan (Stream sounds)

    8 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    Let’s lie down by this soothing stream and do a full body scan. A body scan is when we check in with each part of our body, to see how it’s feeling. From the top of our head, to the tips of our fingers and toes. It’s a nice way to say hello and thank you to yo…

  • Getting ready for the day (Farm sounds)

    7 min 11 October 2020 Listened

    It’s early in the morning on a beautiful Aussie farm. The cows are waking up, the ducks are starting to quack and the sheep are off in search of food. But sometimes it can be hard to wake up in the morning. Maybe you’re like the farmers dog, and want to sleep …

  • Summer - Camping on Kangaroo Island - South Australia

    4 min 2 December 2018 Listened

    Let’s go camping under the stars! Gather round the camp fire, feel its warmth and hear the sounds of the night all around you. Cicadas sing, frogs come out to play, like the pobblebonk also known as the eastern banjo frog, eastern common froglet and brown tree…

  • Spring - Wildflower Walk Mid West Perth – Mullewa

    5 min 2 December 2018 Listened

    Ever wondered what its like to walk in a field of wildflowers? Amongst the hundreds of colourful flowers of all shapes and size.  Their lovely perfume fills the air. The birds are out singing their songs. Hear the pied butcherbird, willie wagtail, yellow throa…

  • Winter - Snowy Mountains

    5 min 2 December 2018 Listened

    Winter is here, it’s snowing outside but its warm inside. Time to snuggle up, wrap your favourite blanket around you and cosy up near a fireplace. Hear the soothing sounds the burning logs make.

  • Autumn - Park in Melbourne, Victoria

    6 min 25 November 2018 Listened

    It’s a clear Autumn day in Melbourne and a perfect day for a walk in the park. The fallen leaves create a colourful carpet under foot as you crunch your way through the park. The birdsong of the bell miner, wattlebirds, pied currawong fills the air. Whilst th…

  • Summer - Cradle Mountain Tasmania

    5 min 25 November 2018 Listened

    It’s the sounds of Summer at Cradle Mountain lake. Let’s take a walk down the boardwalk to the boat shed by the water’s edge. So many happy sounds, kookaburras laugh, fairy wrens sing to a spotted pardalote and many more.

  • Australian Rockpools - South Australia

    6 min 25 November 2018 Listened

    Imagine you’re at the beach, walking bare foot on the sand. Hear the waves crashing on the shore. Silver gulls fly over head and hungry albatross dive for food. Listen for the little swimmer crab scampering past.

  • Uluru – Northern Territory

    5 min 18 November 2018 Listened

    The Australian outback is a vast and beguiling place. Listen for the sounds of wild camels lolloping through the outback. Hear the zebra finches, willy wagtails, butcherbird, parrots, and honey eaters. Marvel at the soaring wedge-tailed eagle.

  • Australian Waterfalls - Springbrook Mountain in Gold Coast Hinterland

    5 min 18 November 2018 Listened

    Relax to the soothing sounds of trickling water as it slowly becomes a cascading waterfall. Listen to the calls of the lorikeets, bowerbirds, robin and king parrot. Can you spot the sound of the green tree frog?

  • Australian Woodland Forest (South Eastern Queensland)

    6 min 18 November 2018 Listened

    What does an Australian woodland forest sound like? Hear the birdsong from the lorikeets, fairy wren, the weebill to honeyeaters, and galahs. Listen for the koalas up in the trees.

  • Australian Alps

    5 min 18 November 2018 Listened

    Explore the Australian Alps, listen to the cheeky laugh of the Kookaburra and the call of the cockatoo. Hear the whinnies of the wild brumbies and you may even spot a kangaroo or two.

  • Introducing Soundwalks

    1 min Season 1 Trailer 11 November 2018 Listened

    What does an Australian forest sound like? What about the beach or the outback? Let’s go for a soundwalk together as we help you wind down and relax. Come explore all the wonder and beauty of our big brown land.

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