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.

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