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Event, Kwinana
Sharing Noongar vocabulary with the next generation
Designed to teach pre-school aged children Noongar vocabulary, the Moorditj Kulungar sing-along board book has been unveiled to the children and parents who helped to create it.
04 November 2025
News, Bayswater
Keeping the flame of language burning in Bayswater
Five ancient Noongar placenames from the area in and around the City of Bayswater were decoded in a series of lively workshops held in 2024.
10 March 2025
Process, Perth
Teaching kids to take care of their smiles
Presenting… Beautiful Smiles, a vibrant board book, e-book and lullaby that teaches children and their families how to say “smile!” in nine different languages, including Noongar.
20 January 2025
Event, Swan
Launch leaves a legacy for next generation
Filled with emotion the launch of ‘Maaman Weitj: Noongar Lullabies from Swan’ was about celebrating the strength of Noongar men as caregivers as well as leaders.
03 November 2024
Event, Melville
Doontanboro Kura | Melville Waters Dreaming
Explore the meanings and stories of ancient Noongar placenames in this immersive exhibition, the culmination of the two-year, Noongar-led Place Names Melville project.
03 September 2024
Event, Harvey
Creating a springboard for language revival
Bringing together 5 generations of Noongar community, the Place Names Korijekup map represents both the culmination of a project and the start of something new.
10 July 2024
Process, Perth
Healing the heart with cultural mapping
What does ‘cultural mapping’ mean? Let’s take a closer look at the process behind many of the community artworks that result from our projects and partnerships.
25 June 2024
Process, Melville
Empowering and amplifying First Nations voices
Celebrating Noongar language and culture, Place Names is a project that’s also shot through with pride, connection and empowerment.
14 May 2024
Process, Melville
Intergenerational exchange is at the heart of Cultural Mapping
Bringing the meanings of ancient Noongar placenames to life through art, the Place Names Melville project sees stories passed down from one generation to the next.
16 January 2024
Process, Melville
Noongar sovereignty in action
After seven decoding sessions, the meanings of various Noongar placenames in Melville have been decoded and unlocked, as part of the second phase of Place Names Melville.
18 October 2023
