Media

Listen: Justicematters podcast – poetry in indigenous language (episode 3)

22nd April 2019

This episode emphasises the role of Elders in mentoring young indigenous offenders on the diversionary program at Balund-a. Uncle Lewis Walker has been a regular collaborator in the annual Red Room Unlocked poetry and music workshops.

Justicematters

Read: Poetry in First Languages program expands

10th April 2019

The unique Poetry In First Languages (PIFL) program developed by Red Room Poetry has announced it will expand its teaching of poetry in First Nations languages beyond New South Wales and into Queensland, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory this year.

Copyright Agency

Read: ‘Songlines are our poems, they are the maps of our journeys’

26th March 2019

A First Nations poetry program is teaching the younger generation to create poetry in language, liberate ideas of identity and culture, and learn about the environment.

National Indigenous Times

Webinar: First Languages, Education and Reconciliation

22nd March 2019

Guest webinar co-host, Gunai author, poet and educator, Kirli Saunders, shares practical insights and inspiration from Red Room Poetry’s Poetry in First Languages initiative.

Register to watch the webinar.

Big Marker

Listen: Breakfast with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck, with guest Kirli Saunders

22nd March 2019

Kirli Saunders speaks with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck about Red Room Poetry's program, Poetry in First Languages. 

ABC Radio Sydney

Read: Celebrating Poetry in First Languages this World Poetry Day

21st March 2019

The unique Poetry In First Languages (PIFL) program developed by Red Room Poetry has announced it will expand its teaching of poetry in First Nations languages beyond New South Wales and into Queensland, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory this year. 

Art News Portal

Read: The poet who wants all students to be well versed in Aboriginal languages

21st March 2019

Kirli Saunders has a bold proposal: teach Australia’s kids local Indigenous languages by writing poetry.

NITV (SBS)

Listen: Justicematters podcast – Balund-a 2018 (episode 2)

5th March 2019

For several years now the Red Room Company has brought their Unlocked prison poetry program to Balund-a during NAIDOC week. In 2018 poet Lionel Fogarty and musician, Joe Geia, returned to facilitate the workshops. This episode of justicematters features the NAIDOC concert that formed the high point and culmination of the workshops. 

Justicematters podcast

Kinross Wolaroi School student Maddie Hook wins national award

13th December 2018

Out of more than 2500 entries, a poem from Kinross Wolaroi School year 9 student Maddie Hook has won a coveted prize in Red Room Poetry’s national poetry competition, Poetry Object. 

Central Western Daily

A POEM THAT HEALS THE HEART

8th December 2018

A young girl from war-torn Syria has found her voice as a prize-winning poet. 
(Click to enlarge)

The Daily Telegraph