'The teaching and learning resources developed at Batchelor Institute are produced primarily for Indigenous Australian students living in remote communities, the majority of whom have English as a second or third language. The content of these resources has been developed by community elders, students and teaching staff with many years experience in ESL, distance learning and curriculum development' (Source: Publishers website)
This story is about little fly, who jumps here and there, he is a bad fly.
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 1999'The little duck is sad, he has no one to swim and play with.' (Source: TROVE)
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 1999'This story tells how a wise old Owl, a Crow, a Twenty-Eight, a Smoker Parrot, a Black Cockatoo and a Wily Wagtail got their names' (Source: TROVE)
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000A boy talks about his dog.
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000Two children go hunting with their grandfather.
East Perth : Noongar Language and Culture Centre , 2000A set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have a reptile theme.
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2009'A set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language with an accompanying audio CD. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have an insect theme.' (Publisher website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2009'Koorlbardi wer Waardong tells the story of how the magpie and the crow got their patterns. It is a bilingual children's book in Noongar Balardong and English, and comes with an accompanying audio CD.' (Source: Publishers website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2010A set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language with an accompanying audio CD. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have a bird theme.
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2010A set of 4 readers for early childhood in Noongar language. The readers come in varying levels of difficulty and have a mammal theme.
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2010'A young boy takes us on an adventure through Noongar country in search of the great Rainbow Serpent. The text invites young readers to join in the adventure as the boy makes his way through tall grass, thick forest, deep rivers and windy country until he reaches the dark, dark cave of the Waakarl.'
'The story is structured to encourage learning Noongar sentence structure through repetition. At the end of the book there is a word by word Noongar to English translation, key word list and pronunciation guide to support teachers and learners. Accompanying the book is an audio CD by Charmaine Bennell reading the adventure in Noongar Balardong.' (Source: Publishers website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013'This beautifully illustrated book tells two important stories about spirit children and how they are tied to the unique Noongar totemic system. The stories help us to understand how Noongar land, plants and animals are interwoven; caring for each other and looking after Noongar spirituality, the matrilineal totemic system and the responsibilities of Noongar culture.' (Source: Publishers website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013'This book contains six Wadjak stories composed by Theresa Walley and illustrated by herself, her daughter Cheryl Martin and granddaughter Biara Martin.'
'Yok Waakarl wer Yondok – Rainbow Serpent and Crocodile, tells of the creation of the rivers, lakes and waterholes is Wadjak country. It is a story of romance and courage as the mother Rainbow Serpent fights the crocodile from the north to protect Noongar Country. Many Noongar place names are included in this story as we travel with the Waakarl on her journey through Wadjak country.'
'Joondia Jili JiliI was a beautiful woman who tried to protect children from the evil magic man. Joondia Jili Jili threw the children into the sky to protect them and they transformed into the beautiful milky-way.'
'Noompat wer Karda – The Numbat and The Racehorse Goanna were two friends; well that was before they wanted to dress-up and show off their teenage colours. This story teaches us about friendship, loyalty and those that have true talent.'
'Pinjarra Waakarl is the protector of children and carer of Noongar people in the Murray River district, however this Waakarl is not so kind to those who want to disturb the tranquility and harmony of the Murray.'
'Danakat is the tragic story of how seven sisters lost their lives while searching for their father. The story tells of a family’s love and devotion to each other and how they stayed together for eternity.'
'Koodjal Nop is a tale of what can happen when disobedient boys don’t obey their elders.' (Source: Publisher's website)
Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013