Families and communities
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Walk strong with languagesThe ELLIC learning program values the languages spoken in community. That way, we hope to support your child to walk strong in languages. |
ELLIC supports these things. How?
It is designed with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and educators.
It will give your children enjoyable experiences and skills in learning Standard Australian English as an extra language.
It will respect and support the language(s) you use at home.
How will it respect our home language or languages?
Your home language(s) will be supported through activities at preschool and primary school.
This will happen while the children learn new words in Standard Australian English.
Who can participate?
In 2021, preschools were invited to take part in the program. The participating preschools helped shape the development of the program’s resources.
The ELLIC program is expanding to include preschools and primary schools (Foundation to Year 3) in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
In late 2025, preschools and primary schools from these states and territory will be able to apply to join the program.
Interested in taking part?
Your child's school can find out about joining the ELLIC program on this page.
