Author Archives: Geoff

Community collaboration and teacher engagement: Wiradjuri

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Geoff

Kevin Lowe visited the Parkes Wiradjuri Language Group (PWLG) in March to learn how Aboriginal communities are working together with teachers, to help build and maintain effective school and community partnerships. The news is being shared as a part of the … Continue reading →

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Wiradjuri Language Website

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Geoff

Introducing the new Wiradjuri language web page, which is still being developed by Jason O’Neil a young Wiradjuri who is also the Parkes High School Captain. Jason has worked on this page while also managing his school studies.  Please visit the page- save it … Continue reading →

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98.9 interview: Wiradjuri language program

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Geoff

Karen Dorante interviews Geoff Anderson from the Wiradjuri Council of Elders and Wiradjuri tutor Ron Wardop about the work they’ve been doing with languages in and around Parkes, New South Wales. Listen to this great podcast

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Language teaching begins at Parkes Christian School

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Geoff

Wiradjuri teaching has begun at the Parkes Christian School. The program is progressing well and students are enjoying the studies.

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Parkes ”Welcome to Country Signs” WIN a New South Wales Local Government Cultural Award

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Geoff

The New South Wales Local Government Cultural Awards where on Tonight at Parliament house in Sydney. Parkes ”Welcome to Country Signs” won the division we where in.  The Parkes Mayor was on hand to accept the award. Congratulations to all … Continue reading →

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Language welcome to Country well received by Parkes District Community

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Geoff

With the success and publicity of our Welcome to Country Signage project, we have been receiving lots of requests for formal “Welcome to Country” presentations at functions happening in Parkes and the District.

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