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Description
Literacy Bites is a series of practical workshops focused on strengthening literacy teaching in K–6 classrooms, delivered by experts in the field. Each session explores a different aspect of literacy, allowing educators to engage with targeted content relevant to their practice. The workshops are fully stand-alone, giving participants the flexibility to attend one, several, or the entire series based on their interests and needs.
The first session features Dylan Collard from Kalyakoorl, who will yarn about the use of Aboriginal languages in schools and classrooms. Participants will gain an introduction to Noongar language, along with insights into how incorporating Aboriginal languages can enrich learning, strengthen cultural understanding, and support inclusive teaching practices. This workshop is ideal for educators seeking to broaden their literacy knowledge through authentic, culturally grounded approaches.
Outcomes
- Provide content and teaching strategies to support the development and implementation of Literacy programs.
- Provide examples of innovative practice and methodology that can be incorporated into Literacy programs to deliver quality teaching and learning.
- Share expertise of external presenters to expand participants' repertoire of content, knowledge and strategies for teaching Literacy to improve programs and student learning.
Presenters
Melissa Kennedy (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Early Childhood
Melissa Kennedy’s primary role is supporting Early Childhood programs at Aboriginal Independent Community Schools. Melissa is passionate and dedicated to the education profession with almost 20 years’ experience in both Independent Schools and Indigenous education. She has gained extensive experience filling many diverse roles including Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, Early Childhood Coordinator, Deputy of Teaching and Learning and Principal. Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in addition to an inherent understanding of community school education and Inquiry pedagogy.
Dylan Collard
Dylan Collard is a proud Wadjak and Balardong Nyoongar man and the founder of Kalyakoorl, a business dedicated to ensuring the Nyoongar language continues into the future — forever. Originally studying a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Western Australia (UWA), Dylan discovered after graduating that his true passion lay in education and working with young people. Through the Teach For Australia program, he began teaching at Balga Senior High School while completing a Master of Teaching. It was there that Dylan’s journey into Nyoongar language teaching began, and he has been teaching and learning ever since. Today, Dylan delivers introductory and continuing Nyoongar language programs for community groups, schools, and organisations across Nyoonar Boodja. He is also an avid storyteller and dancer, sharing culture through both words and movement. Dylan is currently undertaking his PhD in Nyoongar language at UWA, continuing his lifelong commitment to keeping language and culture strong.
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Segments
Literacy Bites
Date / Time
17 Feb 2026 Starts: 15:45 Finishes: 17:00Delivery Format : Webinar