How do I adapt Yulunga games for a mixed-ability class?
- Australia
- Australian Sports Commission
- Yulunga
- Indigenous games
- Years K-12
- 2008 edition
- Teachers
The resource says that in some cases modifications of a game have been outlined so people of different ages and abilities can take part in an enjoyable and relevant way. Examples from the games:
- Koolchee (rolling balls at pins): a cooperative version has two teams work together to knock over about ten pins, timing themselves to set a record. For younger players the distance between the teams can be reduced and the pins placed closer together.
- Jillora (ball spinning): younger players may need help from other players to spin the balls.
- Many games say distances, rules or scoring depend on the age and ability of the players.
The Australian Sports Commission's Sports Ability program, for people with disabilities, includes five traditional games (from the Torres Strait, central Australia, northern New South Wales and south-east Queensland) that can be adapted and modified to suit all abilities. They are on specially designed activity cards and an instructional DVD.
Source: Yulunga: Traditional Indigenous Games (Australian Sports Commission, 2008), Introduction, koolchee, jillora and Sports Ability pages.
Added 24 Oct 2026