Testimonials

What a beautiful, spontaneous gift! A family of five siblings couldn't decide which of their teachers they liked best, so each one brought in a special thank you note for their own teacher.

"One of the kids asks every week: 'When do I get to go back to my special school? He hyped it up for all the kids!'"

Peter (dad)

Before starting the program, Ace had no interest in reading, and I would give up. I learned to try different strategies, realising there are always ways to spark a child's interest. Now, Ace happily brings books to me and asks me to read to him!

Rebecca (mum)

Alana was thrilled to receive her first book, Floof, as part of the Book Bugs program. On our first call, Mum Joanne couldn't wait to tell us that Alana picks up this book all the time. She loves showing off her emerging reading skills, including her print awareness and narrative abilities.

Rae, Book bugs coordinator

The SWAY – Sounds, Words, Aboriginal Language and Yarning program has been one of the most transformative professional experiences of my career. Its strength lies not only in the deep knowledge shared, but in the way that knowledge is held, through Elders, through yarning, through connection, and through a genuine sense of cultural safety.

Being surrounded by Elders, fellow educators, and the dedicated SWAY team creates a learning environment that feels spiritual, grounding, and profoundly human. It reminds us that embedding Aboriginal perspectives and language in early childhood settings is not a task, it’s a responsibility, a privilege, and a relationship.

This program gives educators the confidence, cultural understanding, and practical tools to weave Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing into the preschool environment with authenticity and respect. Learning in such a connected, safe space strengthens us not only as educators, but as people. It empowers us to support our children to grow with pride, curiosity, and a sense of belonging , to be the very best they can be.

Suzie (educator)

Miele has enjoyed Royal Far West School and she’s excited about the prospect of coming back.

Catherine (mother)

Alexis is loving it here - she’s not going to want to go home!

Katie (mother)

We love the cultural content at school but being near the beach is so calming for Niobe, my daughter!

Melissa (mother)

This strengthened positive cultural identity has allowed (Harry) to make some positive changes and improvements in other areas in his life already and his parents credit that to the time with Auntie Caroline at RFW.

Clinician

We always feel so welcome when we come here - the kids love it here!

Josh (dad)