Recognizing that there are many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia

Acknowledging the diversity of languages spoken in Australia

Understanding the history and culture of the various languages

Promoting the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in the classroom

Celebrating the unique languages of Australia

Recognizing the different ways in which children can communicate including signed language, non-verbal communication and visual communication

Understanding the importance of non-verbal communication

The use of technology to support communication

Valuing the use of visual forms of communication like pictures and diagrams

Understanding the concept of the 100 languages of children

Recognizing the many ways in which children express themselves

Acknowledging the various forms of communication used by children

Understanding the importance of the arts in language acquisition

Understanding the importance of the arts in language acquisition

Understanding the importance of the arts in language acquisition

Encouraging the exploration of creative forms of communication

Diversity

Multilingualism