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Hayley Frazer, Creative Leader in Inclusive Storytelling • Visual Narrative Design • Primary, Youth & Community Engagement
2026 Finalist – Carclew Creative Achievement Award (7NEWS Young Achiever Awards)
2026 South Australian Young Australian of the Year – State Finalist
2025 Emerging Leader Award – Inspiring SA Women’s Awards (Recipient)
Hayley Frazer
Creative Leader in Inclusive Storytelling · Visual Narrative Design · Primary, Youth & Community Engagement
About Hayley
Hayley is a writer, illustrator and creative leader who supports young people and adults through inclusive storytelling. She works with schools, libraries, councils, disability providers and community groups to build confidence, resilience and creative expression.
The Magical Tram
Ding! Ding! Hayley’s flagship project blends storytelling, social literacy and playful characters to support confidence, creativity and early word‑building skills. Workshops and resources are available for schools and community groups.
Books
- Something A Little Different — Shortlisted for Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year
- See the Kindness — A story of courage, friendship and inclusion
- The Magical Tram (2025) — Rhythm, humour and imagination
Programs
- Social Literacy Hub
- Workshops & School Visits
- Community Partnerships
- Creative Advocacy
- Illustration & Visual Storytelling
Awards
- SA Young Australian of the Year — State Finalist
- Carclew Creative Achievement Award — Finalist
- Emerging Leader Award — Inspiring SA Women’s Awards
- Creative Community Award — City of Tea Tree Gully
Contact
For bookings, workshops, partnerships or media enquiries, please use the contact form below.
Our Supporters
Hayley is incredibly grateful to have supporters spanning the far corners of Australia, including Senior South Australian of the Year, Mark Le Messurier. A stellar influence on Hayley, Mark encouraged the release of “Something A Little Different,” invited her to co-facilitate “What’s the Buzz?” workshops, and gave a hat-tip to Hayley’s journey on YouTube – a series of incredible experiences.
Hayley has also received remarkable support from local member and current South Australian Minister for Education, Training Blair Boyer MP. Releasing Hayley’s activity book “Having Fun with Something A Little Different,” successfully advocating for her original book “Something A Little Different” to be entered into the South Australian Premiers Reading Challenge and inviting her to South Australia’s Parliament House to meet the chief librarian, Hayley looks back on all that Blair has done with delight.
The Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES) have had the pleasure of supporting Hayley with school and community projects since 2017. SIES are proud supporters of Hayley’s achievements and wait with anticipation for her future projects.
Sandy Russo from ‘Sandy Russo Consulting’ is a proud supporter of Hayley. Sandy and Hayley have had the opportunity to work together on a number of projects, including a special dyslexic workshop for young people. When Hayley gave her first author talk at the Tea Tree Gully Library, Sandy was there with a mini expo. Sandy works with people who have specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and language disorders.
We are also thankful to the Tea Tree Gully Library for their continued support for a budding author, opening their resources to help Hayley grow.
A warm welcome to Tim from Tech19! Your expertise keeps our Magical Tram’s journey smooth and steady. We appreciate your support!
Hayley is proud to collaborate with Vee from Mingle Co, including their joint work on “Clem’s Quest” at Gallery 1855. She appreciates Vee’s engagement and support and values their creative partnership. Hayley was also the first guest on the Mingle Co podcast, where she shared her journey and insights with the audience.
Currently, Hayley is busily working on her latest endeavour, “The Magical Tram” project, inspired by her grandfather’s real-life adventures as a tram conductor in Adelaide. This project promises to be a captivating blend of local history and imaginative storytelling, sure to enchant readers of all ages.
Hayley has been on a challenging learning journey, and thanks to her support networks, she has managed to reach out and help other young people. She has achieved this through her talks or individually discussing issues with those who may be facing similar challenges.
Join us in embracing Hayley Frazer’s journey—a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration, and compassion.
Podcasts
Want to hear more from Hayley? Check out her podcast called “Chilling with Hayley”.
Hayley writes uplifting, imaginative stories that inspire kindness and creativity in young readers.
Achievements
Award‑Winning Work with Schools, Libraries & Communities
Hayley’s work is used across schools, libraries and community programs to support inclusive storytelling, literacy and creative expression.
She delivers author talks, school and library visits, and creative sessions that encourage reading, visual storytelling and confidence. All sessions are adaptable for diverse learning environments, including disability‑inclusive settings.
Hayley partners with councils, libraries, schools and community organisations on initiatives focused on literacy, inclusion and wellbeing. Her work supports classroom learning, independent reading and shared reading experiences.
Her ongoing study in the creative arts informs her visual and narrative approach, strengthening the educational value of her work. Her books are included in Australian reading programs and are used by educators to support diverse learning needs.
