Woola woola! Noongar Waangkan wer Boodja (Celebrating! Noongar language and Country) with Isobel Bevis– GET WILD ABOUT WETLANDS

Join Isobel for storytelling passed on to her by her Kabarli (Nana).  Noongar language is the focus for this session which is featured throughout Isobel’s book Nedingar: Ancestors.  This is a fun, engaging presentation learning Noongar language and taking everyone on a journey to their special place through drawing and yarning.

Date: Monday, April 13th 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

What to Bring:

• Water bottle

• Comfortable clothing

Provided:

• Expert guidance and educational resources from Isobel Bevis

• Art materials

Suitable Age Groups: Children of all ages accompanied by adult.

Price: $15 kids, $10 adults (adults to accompany children)
– Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)
– Parents/accompanying adults must buy adult tickets. Please note that registrations are essential for everyone attending.

Event location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163

About the Presenter:

Isobel is Wilman, Ballardong Noongar woman born and raised in Collie, south-west of Western Australia with strong family connections in WA and now living on Bindjareb boodja with her husband and three daughters.  Raised in a large Noongar family, growing up on Wilman Boodja with a strong connection to Minningup Pool where her Ancestors are resting. She grew up listening to stories and learning culture and language from her Kabarli (Nana).  A Masters in Aboriginal Languages and degree in teaching, including Noongar language, Isobel is enthusiastic about sharing her cultural knowledge with students and community.

This event is presented as part of the 2026 WA Tree Festival, a month-long celebration of trees, biodiversity and community connection across Western Australia, from 11 April – 10 May 2026

Keep the adventure going and embark on our Centre’s Bibra Lake Tree Trail: a self-guided trek featuring native trees, Noongar tree names and a QR scavenger hunt for all ages.

GET WILD ABOUT WETLANDS

Dive into our “Get Wild About Wetlands” school holiday programs, designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for nature. These sessions combine fun, education, and hands-on activities, encouraging young minds to connect with and protect our unique wetland ecosystems.

This program is sponsored by: Community Bank Fremantle – Bendigo Bank and supported by the City of Cockburn and funding by the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.

This program is strictly for children and families. Adults are welcome to attend only as guardians accompanying children (for reasons of child-safety). We cannot accept bookings from adults not accompanied by children.