Exploring Music from the Torres Strait

Our Professional Development workshops give you the confidence and tools to deliver music lessons in the classroom. Covering basic elements from the F-10 music curriculum, you will develop skills, ideas, and activities for immediate use. All events are designed for both generalist classroom teachers and music specialists.

All workshops are curriculum aligned to the relevant State music syllabus and aligned to AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers. Musica Viva Australia is a NESA-recommended provider because we currently run programs that are NESA-accredited.

Completing this PD Workshop will contribute 2 hours of TQI Accredited PD.

Professional Development

Live - in school

Join us for this interactive PD workshop inspired by the original music of Dujon Niue from Mua Island in the Torres Strait. Experience how singing, movement, and play come together to foster music skills and deepen cultural understanding. Explore respectful ways to include First Nations content in your classroom; while gaining practical strategies and creative activities you can bring straight to your classroom.

At this workshop you will:

Explore different songs and repertoire for classroom use from different cultures 
Through music celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity of your classroom
Discover the value of music in fostering connection with your own and other cultures

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

These events are designed for both generalist classroom teachers and music specialists.

While our resources and PD are primarily aimed at Primary School teachers, all are welcome, including:

primary school teachers
pre-service teachers
school leaders with an interest in music education for primary school students

"This PD session was absolutely inspiring! Thank you."

— France's Primary School, SA

Dr Sue Lane

Dr Sue Lane has had much experience as a music specialist and classroom teacher in a variety of school settings on the Central Coast of NSW. She worked for many years with pre-service teachers in Early Childhood and Primary Music and Dance Education programs at the University of Newcastle and the University of Technology, Sydney. Sue is a Lead Mentor with Music in Me, the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program and regularly presents teacher workshops with Musica Viva Australia In Schools and Sydney Symphony Education. Sue completed her PhD in 2019 and is passionate about her research work related to arts education provision in Australian primary schools. She has been actively involved with the Orff Schulwerk Association of NSW for many years, supporting educators in the presentation of creative music experiences with their students.

Dujon Niue

Dujon Niue comes from St Paul’s, Moa Island and graduated from the National Aboriginal Islander Skill Development Association (NAISDA Dance College). He was a co-founder, dancer/ choreographer of NAISDA’s Aboriginal and Islander Dance theatre “The Company”. Mr Niue was then invited to join Bangarra Dance Theatre, and toured nationally, where he performed and taught Indigenous and contemporary dance.

Dujon is also recognised as a valuable educator, sharing his music and dance with Indigenous and non-Indigenous across Australia. For many years, Dujon has been honoured to continue to share his talents, knowledge and cultural traditions with Developing Artists from across Australia as a Cultural Tutor at NAISDA Dance College. In recent years, Dennis has been working with Musica Viva In Schools and the Torres Strait performing ensemble, Wyniss, sharing his music, dance and cultural traditions with interactive and engaging performances in schools across Australia.

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

22 June 2026

Gorman Arts Centre 4 - 6PM

Pricing

In Person

Registration essential

Event notes

Venue Information

Gorman Arts Centre Main Hall
55 Ainslie Ave
Braddon 2612

Registration

Registration is essential. Light refreshments, tea and coffee will be offered from 3.45pm