Western Australian Aboriginal Languages: Noongar (Language Revival)

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The Western Australian Aboriginal Languages: Noongar (Language Revival) subject enables all students to communicate proficiently by providing students with essential communication skills in Noongar, an intercultural capability, and an understanding of the role of language and culture in communication.

Pre-primary to Year 10

Western Australian Aboriginal Languages: Noongar (Language Revival) learning area contacts:

Pre-primary to Year 6 : +61 8 9273 6355 | Nadia.Civa@scsa.wa.edu.au
Year 7 to Year 10 : +61 8 9273 6355 | Nadia.Civa@scsa.wa.edu.au