Storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling for Aboriginal people has been a key cultural act to share knowledge and wisdom for thousands of years to ensure strong culture continues through the generations. This can help strengthen cultural identity, as well as shaping our understanding and view of the world around us.
Wongutha Stories Podcast
This podcast series is hosted by current Wongutha students who yarn with former students of Wongutha about their stories, experiences, and education journeys. We hear about their experiences of Wongutha, their transition to work after school, and what strengths they draw from in achieving their goals. Check out the podcast on Spotify via the button below:
Books & Recommended Reading
Check out this excellent resource for pre- and in-services educators on creating contexts for success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. ‘Indigenous Education in Australia Learning and Teaching for Deadly Futures’ book edited by Marnee Shay and Rhonda Oliver, podcasts:
Books & Recommended Reading
Magabala Books is Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house. Aboriginal owned and led, we celebrate and nurture the talent and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. Based in Broome, Western Australia, we publish Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, artists and illustrators from all over Australia.
Books & Recommended Reading
Aboriginal Studies Press (ASP) is Australia’s leading publisher of Australian Indigenous studies. We have an eye for identifying compelling and award-winning narratives that capture the unique heritage and diverse lives of Australia’s first peoples.
Past Student Stories
Malcolm Walalgie
Malcolm Walalgie is a former Wongutha CAPS student and is now a radio host in Derby, listen to his story on Season Two, Episode Seven of the Wongutha Stories podcast series and check out his radio show!
Role Models
Boori Monty Pryor – a distinguished author, film maker, and storyteller.
Elaine Chambers-Hegarty – Cultural Edge Designs.
