Yalaka warra (Today's word) - Kaurna lessons for educators

6 session course (includes role play to practice) Dates for the sessions below

This program is for those working on Kaurna Country, led by Uncle Tamaru, a Kaurna Elder from Deadly Mob and a Gowrie SA facilitator. 

Yalaka warra is a language program to share Kaurna language and protocols. The program will focus on the following: 

• Protocols for Kaurna language 

• Acknowledgment of Country 

• Ways to meet and greet others

• Learning the colours and body parts 

• Learning the special occasions in Kaurna 

The program will be shared in a narrative style and will include opportunities for Q&A, role play, practice, homework, and handouts. Sharing over multiple sessions and engaging in role play provides the opportunity for development of confidence and practice. 

This program is delivered in-person over 6 x 2-hour sessions. 

Expected outcomes for this program are: • ability to implement strategies for promoting language development • ability to implement strategies for promoting literacy and/or numeracy development • understanding of diverse communication • ability to support diverse needs through inclusive practices

Uncle Tamaru Smith is a Kaurna and Narrunga Elder and through his consultancy business ‘Deadly Mob’ provides Kaurna cultural knowledge and Kaurna language utilising the cultural authority of the Kaurna dictionary

Session cost includes welcome pack with the Kaurna dictionary and common phrases/words to take back to your service.

Links to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

1.3 Students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds 

1.4 Strategies for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students 

2.4 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians 

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

 

9:30am - 11:30am

Session 1: Thursday 15th of October 2026

Session 2: Thursday 22nd of October 2026

Session 3: Thursday 29th of October 2026

Session 4: Thursday 5th of November 2026

Session 5: Thursday 12th of November 2026

Session 6: Thursday 19th of November 2026

Please note: Gowrie SA is moving forward in our journey in Reconciliation. Our Aboriginal and Zenadth Kes Reference Group have made a mutual decision to utilise Kaurna Warrapiipa as our language governance. We have commenced a process of transition as of 15th June 2026. Gowrie SA apologises for any confusion if there are any discrepancies during the transition process.