Western Australian Aboriginal Languages: Wajarri (Language Revival)

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

This scope and sequence has been authored by Lois Spehn-Jackson. It was developed using the Western Australian Aboriginal Languages: Aboriginal Language (Language Revival) Scope and Sequence Template.

Western Australian Aboriginal Languages: Wajarri (Language Revival) - Pre-primary to Year 10 - Scope and Sequence 2023

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

Pre-primary to Year 6 : +61 8 9273 6784 | Adriana.Douglas@scsa.wa.edu.au
Year 7 to Year 10 : +61 8 9273 6355 | Nadia.Civa@scsa.wa.edu.au

Western Australian Aboriginal Languages: Wajarri (Language Revival)

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