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Photo: At the Frederick Irwin Anglican School, students worked alongside local First Nations artist, Bianca Willder, to create a mural depicting the six Noongar Seasons (July 2024).
More than $210,000 has been awarded to 48 schools as part of the Term 2 round of funding.
PALS supports schools to deliver Aboriginal-led informed projects that strengthen reconciliation, promote respect for diversity, and showcase the achievements and histories of Aboriginal people.
Administered by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, the program helps students, teachers and school communities deepen their understanding of Aboriginal culture and foster stronger relationships with local Aboriginal communities.
All WA primary and secondary schools as well as Department of Education funded kindergartens are eligible to apply for up to $5000.
Categories include arts, community relationships, connecting to Country and culture, inclusive environments, history, and language.
Applications are now open for Term 3 2025 funding, closing on 11 September 2025.
The Term 4 2025 funding will open on 21 October 2025.
Find out more about Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program
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