Creaney Education Support Centre and North Woodvale Primary School have been awarded funding as part of the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) scheme.

North Woodvale PS will implement a range of initiatives including Aboriginal signage and murals, a Long Neck Turtle totem, a bush tucker garden, and NAIDOC celebrations.

Creaney Education Support Centre will collaborate with local artist Joy Vallance to design an interactive floor mural that embeds Aboriginal culture relevant to the local community. Students will bring the mural to life by participating in painting or constructing tiles and stones.

The PALS scheme encourages WA schools to develop projects promoting and advancing reconciliation in their local community.

• Partnership between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people based on trust, mutual respect and understanding.
• Acceptance of and respect for diversity and valuing Aboriginal perspectives.
• Learning more about each other, Aboriginal histories, languages and cultures; and how we can build strong partnerships with Aboriginal people.
• Sharing a common journey towards healing and reconciliation.

Funding rounds are scheduled until Week 8 Term 2 2026.You can find out more about funding rounds here: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/partnership-acceptance-learning-sharing-(pals)