Place Names Melville - Centering and celebrating Noongar language and knowledge, the Place Names Melville project decodes ancient meanings embedded in Noongar placenames within the City of Melville.
Aboriginal Productions - storytime, guided walks, cultural awareness, dance and music.
Nyungar Tours - Learn about significant cultural sites, hear traditional stories, view Aboriginal artefacts and learn about bush foods and traditional medicine.
Djirrily Dreaming - Authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences including school programs.
Kaartdijin Noongar - Website sharing Noongar culture. Includes curriculum links.
Noongar Boodja Language Centre South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare (SERCUL) Bush Tucker Incursion - all years.
WaterWise Schools – Water in Aboriginal Culture. Incursions and lesson plans (years 3-10).
Nearer to Nature Djarlgarra Yarning Excursion - Learn about Nyoongar people’s strong connection with the wetlands and rivers that flow across the Swan Coastal Plain. (K-12, professional learning program also available.)
Paperbird Books Magabala Books Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project - Books for Y2-4.
We encourage secondary teachers to explore the resources above as many are still relevant for secondary curriculum. However, we have also pulled a few options to specifically list below.
Switched On Schools (AYCC) – High school workshops that build climate leadership skills.
Transperth Get on Board – Incursions, excursions, and educational resources. (Some programs for Years 7-9)
Grow Cook Eat WA – Food systems education, gardening, and cooking (up to year 10).
OzHarvest FEAST – A curriculum-aligned food waste and nutrition education program (Years 7 and 8).
DBCA Nearer to Nature and River Guardians – The City of Melville has a partnership with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions allowing them use of the EcoHub and various reserves (including Point Walter and Piney Lakes) to run excursions. Up to Year 12.
Jane Goodall Institute Australia and Roots and Shoots Program – Supporting youth led action to improve their world. Provides resources, education programs and grants.
Perth NRM Adopt a Beach – Excursions for secondary students to learn about the marine and coastal environment. (Check the "At Beach Activities" for up to Year 12)
WA Wildlife Hospital – Discover WA’s unique wildlife, the threats they are facing, and how we can help with incursions and excursions for all ages. (Up to Year 12.)
SERCUL Education Programs – Incursions, excursions and resources on local waterway systems, the animals and plants that live their and how we can look after them (including native gardens and bush tucker). Up to Year 12.
REmida WA – Creative reuse centre offering incursions and recycled materials. Option for high school students.
Water Corporation Waterwise Schools – Free incursions, virtual tours, and lesson plans to teach students about water conservation. (Up to Year 10).