Hampden Specialist School is collaborating with Nurture in Nature Australia on a project that combines literacy, music, nature play and making books accessible for all children. 

Nurture in Nature Australia is working towards the publication of a children's picture book called 'Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World'.

Throughout the process, accessibility and inclusion are being built into the book. 

As well as a printed book, it will also be created as:

• An audiobook with visual descriptions of pictures.

• A videobook with captions and AUSLAN for children with vision and hearing impairments.

The children will contribute to the project by actively participating in the creation and production of a song to complement the book - both the accessible and non-accessible versions.

The song and a video on how it was created with the Hampden SS students will be part of the official book launch of Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World. 

It's a great opportunity for students at this small regional school to be part of an exciting initiative.