Better Beginnings in your community

The Better Beginnings Family Literacy Program has developed a suite of literacy resources for Aboriginal families in remote communities in Western Australia. 
We are working with distributors in over 80 communities from Kalumburu to Albany, in order to provide reading packs to families in some of the most remote places on Earth.

Check the map or the list below to find out who is distributing the Better Beginnings resources in your community.

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Ardyaloon Aboriginal Corporation Donna Edgar
Balgo Dallas Widdicombe
Bayulu via Fitzroy Crossing
Bega Garnbirringu Health Service Jody Hansen
Bidyadanga Corina Jadai
Billard Kari Kristiansen
Billiluna / Mindibungu Marie Harlech-Jones
Blackstone / Papulankutja Terry Leslie
Brun Brun Gangal via Bidyadanga
Burringurrah Christine Polakiewicz
Carnarvon Camille Mallard
Coolgardie via Bega Garnbarringu
Cosmo Newberry Lorraine Goode
Djarindjin Audrey Shadforth
Geraldton Rachel Burgess
Jameson Cheryle Ryan
Jarlmadangah Burru Shaun Leatherbarrow
Jigalong Angela Tippett
Junjuwa via Fitzroy Crossing
Kadjina Sandra Starr
Kalumburu Bryan Miller
Kalyadan via Bidyadanga
Kandiwa James
Karalundi Jessica Stewart
Kiwirrkurra Catherine Reed
Kunawarritji via Punmu
Kundat Djaru Chris Wilkin
Kupartiya via Wangkatjungka
Kurrawang via Bega Garnbarringu
Laverton via Bega Garnbarringu
Leonora District High School Rosemary Reddingius
Linga Vincent Skeen
Lombadina via Djarindjin
Looma Benedicta Pindan
Malu Pirti via Bidyadanga
Marble Bar School Lauren Osborne
Marninwarntikura Women's Centre (FX) Ada Hanson
Menzies via Bega Garnbarringu
Mount Magnet Rhonda Bradley
Mount Margaret via Bega Garnbarringu
Mowanjum Lorel Holmes
Mulan Les Coyle
Mulga Queen via Bega Garnbarringu
Mullewa Rhonda Bradley
Muludja via Fitzroy Crossing
Ngumpan via Wangkatjungka
Norseman via Bega Garnbarringu
Nullagine Sharon Groch
Nygah Nygah via Bidyadanga
Pandanus Park Jamie Lee Dwyer
Parnngurr (Cotton Creek) Dan Lynch
Parnpajinya Maggie Lewis
Pelling Pelling via Bidyadanga
Pia Wadjarri Rachel Burgess
Punmu Lorraine Sligar
Roeburne AMS (Mawarnkarra) Danny Brown
Roeburne Library Margaret Benson
Rollah via Bidyadanga
South Hedland Library Sharon Groch
Strelley Kate McKenzie
Tjirrkarli via Warburton
Tjuntjuntjara Angela Watts
Wakathuni Joyce Drummond
Wanamulnydong via Bidyadanga
Wangkatjungka Allison Clarke
WANSLEA Nerida Campbell
Warburton Anthea
Warreranginy Community (Purnululu) Alex Hunter
Windmill via Fitzroy Crossing
Woolah Rebecca Sampi
Yakanarra Martha Costaine
Yalgoo Diane Hodder
Yandarina via Bidyadanga
Yardoogarra via Bidyadanga
Yiyili Kate Lamacraft
Yungngora Aboriginal Community Nicole Dawn

 

 

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent
 

I tell stories in Vietnamese and read to my children in English.  I only started reading English after receiving Better Beginnings. 
Parent
 

One mother reads with her four year old every afternoon after school now.  She said without these books, they would not have any to read. 
Teacher, Remote Community School
 

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent

I think it’s been a wonderful initiative.  I feel sure it’s going to benefit both the children and parents and develop links with the library.
Teacher
 

 

It’s wonderful to have support across the community emphasising the importance of reading and language development. 
Community Health Nurse
 

…I never thought of reading to the children.  Better Beginnings has really boosted my confidence.
Parent

Better Beginnings gave me confidence. I know reading is an everyday tool and teaching my children will help them be more successful in life.
Parent