Trevor Fourmile
Trevor is from the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people of Cairns, Queensland. Author of numerous books such as, Gurril The Storm Bird, How the Cassowary got its Helmet and Bajirriga the Turtle are stories based on the coastal rainforest told in traditional style.
Trevor whose Yidinji name is Bumi (lightning flash) is a Cultural Lead Officer for the Hymba Yumba Independent School, Springfield. He is interested in teaching the younger generation his culture through traditional dancing, storytelling and writing children's books.
Recently recognised for winning the Educational Publishing Australia Awards 2023 Student Resource category for his Well-being Walkabout cards. Trevor has become a promoter of literature and a popular speaker at schools where he shares his culture to the younger generation through storytelling and brings stories from their Yidinji family to life.
Readers are encouraged to think about their relationship to the community as well as enjoying these wonderful traditional stories.
Testimonials
Trevor was amazing. So much knowledge. He did a great job for the prep/year 1 session as he told a couple of stories and read his book - "How the Cassowary got it's Helmet", which had them engaged. They loved dancing around the hall imitating different animal actions. The Preps seemed impressed with the boomerangs and shields that he showed them. He was able to maintain their attention, realised that they needed a movement break and included them in the discussions by asking them questions and allowing time for them to ask him questions. If we are fortunate enough to have him return, reading his books again prior to the visit would be beneficial... Great presentation.
Newtown State School - September, 2023We really enjoyed Trevor's visit. He had the students enthralled with his wonderful stories.
St. Francis Xavier, Runaway Bay - August, 2023Trevor was great with the students, they loved having a "yarn" with him about all sorts of things. He engaged the students with his stortelling and they enjoyed getting involved with dancing and games.
Brisbane Montessori School - September 2021Trevor entertained and educated the students with his traditional stories and teachings. His knowledge and lessons are invaluable we would love to have him back at our school again in the future.
Windsor State School - September, 2020Trevor was great at telling the stories passed to him by his father. He could engage well with the children, and they all enjoyed his visit.
St John's Anglican College - June 2020
Gurril, Storm Bird
How the Cassowary Got its Helmet
Bajirriga the Turtle: How a boy turned into a turtle
Queensland
Speaker type
- Author
- Storyteller / Performer