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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

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

Indigo Junction puts its own stamp on Noongar Lullabies

Process, Midland

Indigo Junction puts its own stamp on Noongar Lullabies

Men can write lullabies too… and that’s what they’re doing in the latest incarnation of the Noongar Lullabies project, with songs that celebrate cultural pride.

20 June 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

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

Noongar Songs celebrate the heart and soul of Northam

News, Northam

Noongar Songs celebrate the heart and soul of Northam

Did you know Kwobidak Balladong Boodja means beautiful home land in Noongar? It’s also the name of a new collection of original songs created during CAN’s Noongar Lullabies program in Northam.

06 September 2022

Join Community Arts Network's flagship Noongar language programs

News, Perth

Join Community Arts Network's flagship Noongar language programs

Community Arts Network (CAN) is keen to hear from councils, community groups and organisations eager to partner with us to deliver our flagship Noongar language programs, Place Names and Lullabies.

30 August 2022

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