News Lullabies

Sharing Noongar vocabulary with the next generation

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

Making music at Moorditj Kulungar

Process, Kwinana

Making music at Moorditj Kulungar

CAN’s Noongar Lullabies program has proven a perfect fit for the Moorditj Kulungar Playgroup, says play leader and Aboriginal support worker Fran Windon.

25 June 2025

Teaching kids to take care of their smiles

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

Launch leaves a legacy for next generation

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

Song-writing soothes the soul

Event, Belmont

Song-writing soothes the soul

Lullabies are designed to be soothing, but creating them was just as comforting for the community members who took part in Lullabies Belmont, discovers Nina Levy.

15 May 2024

Lullabies makes its way to Midland

Process, Midland

Lullabies makes its way to Midland

The latest instalment of our award-winning Noongar Lullabies program has launched at Midland Junction Arts Centre, and ideas for new songs are already flowing.

06 May 2024

Celebrating the launch of Noongar Lullabies in Belmont

Event, Belmont

Celebrating the launch of Noongar Lullabies in Belmont

The Lullabies Team had a fantastic filled with music, storytelling, and craft as we celebrated the launch of our new location… Belmont!

18 July 2023

Cultural Songs Together | From Intercultural Lullabies Bunbury to Festival Performances

News, Bunbury

Cultural Songs Together | From Intercultural Lullabies Bunbury to Festival Performances

After the Intercultural Lullabies Bunbury project ended in late 2022, alongside artists Charmaine Councillor and Zairyn Burke, this group has kept on singing together under their new banner Cultural Songs Together.

06 April 2023

Celebrating koort, moort and kalyakool in Northam

News, Northam

Celebrating koort, moort and kalyakool in Northam

On Saturday 17 September, over 100 people came together to celebrate the koort, moort and kalyakool (heart, family and legacy) of Noongar families in Northam.

16 November 2022

Celebrating Intercultural Lullabies Bunbury

Event, Bunbury

Celebrating Intercultural Lullabies Bunbury

Join Community Arts Network and the Bunbury community in a celebration of language and culture through song.

09 November 2022

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