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PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

Nov 20, 2025
WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

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A group of primary school student gather around a backlit artwork on a table

PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

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WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School:students and adults enjoying the colourful murals

WA schools advancing reconciliation with local community projects

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Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program
A Carine High School building with a mural by Noongar artist, Mariah Yarran.

Funding brings cultural understanding to students, teachers and school communities

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Aboriginal cultural understanding is coming to more classrooms across WA schools, with cultural initiatives receiving support through the WA Government’s Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
PALS logo with text:  Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing

PALS grants bring cultural understanding to the classroom

Media release

Grants totalling $88,735 that are designed to bring understanding of Aboriginal culture to Western Australian classrooms have been awarded by the WA Government through the 2024 Term 3 funding round of the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.
A group of school children painting Aboriginal designs on a circular artwork, together with an Aboriginal artist.

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PALS logo with text:  Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing

School grants support sharing of Aboriginal cultures and histories

Media release

Students across the State from Albany to Exmouth and Fitzroy Crossing are benefitting from $796,000 in grants from the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

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