Jasmine Seymour | Project Coordinator and Language Teacher
Bayala Dharug Language Project

Jasmine Seymour, Project Coordinator and Language Teacher, Bayala Dharug Language Project

Jasmine Seymour is a Dharug woman belonging to the Burubirangal people. Jasmine is a descendant of Yalamundi through the Lock, Morley, Douglas, and Seymour families. Jasmine is a Dharug language teacher, Dharug language activist, an award-winning children's book author-illustrator, a primary school teacher and a language researcher. Jasmine supports Australian language education for all and works towards advocating for and promoting multilingual Indigenous Australia.

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Day 2 @ 15:30

WORKSHOP - Voices of country: The role of schools in First Nations language revitalisation

40min workshop 

Educators will gain a deeper understanding of how embedding First Nations languages can enhance cultural connection and improve outcomes for First Nations students. The session will also cover key protocols for respectful language inclusion and provide practical strategies for integrating language into classroom programs.

Join Dharug language teachers Corina Norman and Jasmine Seymour as they explore the powerful role schools can play in revitalising First Nations languages. Drawing on their deep community connections and work through the Bayala language program, Corina and Jasmine will share real-world outcomes, insights, and reflections on the positive impact of language inclusion in educational settings.

 

last published: 29/Apr/25 22:35 GMT

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