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- Would you like to learn more about bilingualism? You have come to the right web address. Download an updated schedule of events and general information about Bilingual Families Perth here.
- Aussie Plus Project. In 2006/7 we developed Version 1 of our Audio CD "Raising children with more than one language". Parts of the CD are available for download from http://www.bilingualfamilies.net free of charge. Version 2 has been in the making for some time and will be launched at the end of June 2009.
- Upon request of many people we are holding a second Multicultural Lantern Walk. Join us this Saturday 04 July 2009 from 5pm. The walk starts at 6pm. More information here.
- The next workshop on "Raising children with more than one language" in the Perth metropolitan region is scheduled for Saturday 29 August 2009 in Leederville. More information here.
- Are you looking for more information about events in Perth that are of interest to bilingual families? Or would you like to communicate with other bilingual families and share your strategies, tricks and tips? Please have a look at our Blog - Aussie Plus News. Or sign up to our occasional newsletter here.
- Bilingual Families Perth is involved in a recent national initiative called "Language Action Alliance" that wishes to draw support for the learning another language in general at all levels. More information about this initiative at www.lingo.org.au.
- View our Strategic Plan 2006-2010 here.
- Would you like to become a member? You can download a membership form from page Be
Part of it. Unsure? Please check the list of membership benefits, special offers and discounts available to financial members only.
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International Days to remember:
11 July: World Population Day
9 August: International Day of the World's Indigenous People
11 August: International Youth Day
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Our mission
Our mission is to support and promote families with more than one language by:-
| Providing
information... |
about the use of languages other than English
in family communication. |
| on services and resources for bilingual families. |
| Organising events... |
workshops, lectures and other courses for bilingual
families. |
| Establishing Kids
Language Clubs... |
in Perth. Parents and volunteers organise and
develop specific language learning for bilingual children in
a relaxed and fun environment. |
| Establishing a
network... |
of bilingual families in Perth to exchange ideas
and issues. |
| Increasing knowledge... |
about bilingualism in professionals. |
| Lobbying for support... |
of bilingualism in the WA society. |
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Our Web Site
| About
us |
Tells you what goals and strategies Bilingual
Families Perth follows. |
| Kids
Language Clubs |
Read what happens in a Kids Language Club and
which Clubs exist. |
| Bilingualism |
Learn about benefits, myths and issues around
the use of languages other than English in family communication. |
| News |
Read the Newsletter of Bilingual Families
Perth. |
| Events |
Hear about workshops, lectures and social events
for bilingual families organised by Bilingual Families Perth. |
| Links+Resources |
Links to services and resources for bilingual
families. |
| Be
Part of it |
Do you like our ideas? Learn how you can support
our organisation and about the benefits of becoming a member
of Bilingual Families Perth. |
| Contacts |
Lists the contact details of the Management Committee
and all language coordinators. |
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Current Projects
We are currently working on the following projects:
Publications
All publications will be downloadable.
Projects and project ideas
- The Project AUSSIE PLUS has developed an AudioCD for parents with moer than one language, available on disk and for download over the Internet. This audio resource provides information about "Raising Children with more than one language" and on on bilingualism in general, useful for parents and adults with interest in the subject. The project was partly funded by the WA Department of Education and Training. You can download parts of the Audio CD as mp3 files from our new website: http://www.bilingualfamilies.net .
- BFP would like to establish a Family Languages Australia Resource Centre, to deliver and coordinate language support for families with more than one language, so that the children are able to develop their literacy well and reach their full potential and to ensure good family communication. BFP is currently developing a resource centre proposal. More details here.
- To be involved in an Australian Language Action Alliance. Lingo (www.lingo.org.au) is the web face of the Languages Action Alliance. Bilingual Families Perth has been involved in setting up this new Australian network which aims to:
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Motivate and empower parents from all backgrounds to make informed decisions and take initiatives to support the development of bilingual skills for their children
- Connect parents, educators, teachers, community groups and language organisations for the purpose of promoting and supporting language teaching and learning
- Raise the Australian public�s awareness about the benefits of multilingualism
- Raise government bodies� awareness of what parents want in terms of support and services for language learning
- Deliver the message that as individuals and as community we can make a difference.
Please especially take the time to answer their online survey that will help the group in identifying future projects and strategies.
. - To develop fact sheets about various issues related to raising children with more than one language.
- To develop a Resource Kit for Language Coordinators and bilingual parents who would like to establish a Kids Language Club. If you are interested in getting together with other same language parents, start with our brochure How to start a new Kids Language Club.
Web
- Webmaster wanted: Volunteer wanted for the review of our website. We want to restructure the site, re-organise and review our resources and links page. Please contact bfp@webace.com.au if that could be something for you.
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Download Flyers
Download our Bilingual Families Perth flyers
containing the most important information about our network, contact
details and basic information about the organisation including benefits on bilingualism. The second flyer gives you the dates of our next workshops and events.
Bilingual Families
Perth Flyer - General Information (pdf-file) Bilingual Families
Perth Flyer - Our Next Events (pdf-file) You can download Adobe's Acrobat Reader here.
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We value your Feedback
Have you already participated in one of our events
or in a Kids Language Club? Please
let us know how you think about Bilingual Families Perth. Send us
your feedback!
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