Yellaka Warra

This six part series will introduce you to learning Kaurna language and to understand the essential protocols for Kaurna language use (both old and new language). Content will include Kaurna words for greetings, colours, body parts, special occasions and developing an Acknowledgement of Country. The sessions provide the opportunity to learn and build confidence in Kaurna language and pronunciation through role play, repetition and practice. The session cost includes a welcome pack with the Kaurna dictionary and common phrases/words to take back to your service to practise.

Uncle Tamaru Smith is a Kaurna and Narrunga Elder and through his consultancy business ‘Deadly Mob’ provides Kaurna cultural knowledge passed to him through generations of Elders

Links to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

1.4 Strategies for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students 

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

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 

6 session course (includes role play to practice)

Session 1: Thursday 16th of October 2025

Session 2: Thursday 23rd of October 2025

Session 3: Thursday 30th of October 2025

Session 4: Thursday 6th of November 2025

Session 5: Thursday 13th of November 2025

Session 6: Thursday 20th of November 2025

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