The Story Writing in Remote Locations (SWIRL) program at Victoria University has been successfully running for nearly 25 years thanks to lecturer Lawry Mahon.

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It came about when Mahon realised how culturally inaccurate most children’s literature texts were within Aboriginal communities. SWIRL aims to engage remote Aboriginal children in traditional and contemporary activities.

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About 20 Victoria University Bachelor of Education (P-12) students are chosen each year for a five-week placement that takes them to remote Northern Territory communities to help Indigenous children create books that are reflective of their own experiences and cultures.

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Those Pre-Service Teachers who are selected for the SWIRL program are in the extremely fortunate position to learn an invaluable amount from the students they are working with. 

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The following collection of stories were created by the fantastic cohort of students at Belyuen School.