AustLit
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Registrations are now closed,
please email austlit@uq.edu.au for more information
Practicalities:
- Lunch and morning tea is provided.
- Free gift for all who attend.
- Bring your own device
Location: Yarrabah Knowledge Centre
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council owns and operates the Yarrabah Knowledge Centre (YKC). YKC is a hive of activity with the vibrant and dedicated coordinator Pam Mundraby at the helm, and is well support by the Council. YKC delivers engaging and creative children's programmes, such as First 5 Forever and homework sessions.
Languages spoken in Yarrabah include Gunggandji and Yidinji. The Mayor of Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council is Ross Andrew, and the CEO is Janelle Menzies. The population is approximately 2,600.
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Time Session Presenter(s) 8.30-9.00am Registrations open 9.00-9.10am Welcome to Country 9.10-10.00am Introduction, orientation and an exploration of Growing Up Aboriginal Anita Heiss 10.00-10.30am BlackWords Kerry Kilner 10.30-11.00am Morning Tea 11.00am-12.30pm Australian Curriculum, BlackWords and 'The Drovers Wife' Lindsay Williams 12.30-1.15pm Lunch 1.15-2.45pm Concurrent Session A. Creative Responses to Embedding Indigenous Perspectives Anita Heiss Concurrent Session B. Workshop for Secondary Teachers Lindsay Williams Concurrent Session c. Librarians Supporting Teachers Kerry Kilner 2.45-3.00pm Conclusion and Questions
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