ABC's Play School has filmed in the Torres Strait for the first time since the show began in 1966, highlighting local culture and traditions in its new children's series.
Presenter Teo Gebert, along with dolls Jemima and Kiya, joined an ABC crew on Badu Island to record episode three of My Place, My Home, titled 'Island Life'.
The episode aired on 11 June and was produced in partnership with the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Mura Badhulgau Rangers.
Ranger Supervisor, Laurie Nona, said the episode showcased the island's culture, landscape and wildlife, including the Kawral Waleck - the frilled-neck lizard - and its role in traditional stories.
"To welcome Play School to the Torres Strait for the first time on our island home of Badu was a special experience," Mr L. Nona said.
"The filming showcased our island, culture and traditions through the eyes of our children, community and rangers.
"It shared a look into the life of TSRA Rangers and our important work caring for flora and fauna, the animals of the land and sea."
The Torres Strait is home to two traditional languages, Meriam Mer and Kala Lagaw Ya, as well as six dialects.
Locals often speak a mix of English, Torres Strait Creole, and their traditional island languages.
TSRA Chairperson George Nona, a Badulaig, Goemulaig, Saibailag, Mua and Erub man from Badu, said the show had played a role in language learning for his generation.
"Play School holds a special place in the hearts of Torres Strait Islanders, especially those of us from the islands who learnt to speak English by watching Play School," Mr G. Nona said.
"In a full-circle moment, we are in return sharing words and language from the Torres Strait with Play School audiences across Australia.
"We also learnt the name of Play School doll, Kiya, which means 'hello' in Noongar language, sounds similar to word Kaiar, meaning 'crayfish' in the Torres Strait."
Mr G. Nona said the show's inclusion of Torres Strait Islander culture was meaningful.
"For Torres Strait Islander culture to be celebrated on Play School, cherished and embraced by households across Australia, is a proud moment for our people and region," he said.
"Our children and families, including older generations who grew up watching and learning from Play School, can now see themselves reflected in the show.
"Recognition of Torres Strait Islander culture at a national, mainstream level is a historic achievement not just for one community, but for the whole region and all Torres Strait Islanders from the islands to the mainland."
The episode was developed through TSRA's Culture, Art and Heritage and Environmental Management programs, including contributions from the ranger network.
My Place, My Home: Island Life is available to stream on ABC iview.