Awards & Recognition

2026 – Carclew Creative Achievement Award (7NEWS Young Achiever Awards) – Finalist

2026 – South Australian Young Australian of the Year – State Finalist

2025 – Emerging Leader Award – Inspiring SA Women’s Awards (Recipient)

2023 – Creative Community Award – City of Tea Tree Gully Youth Achievement Awards

2020 – Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year – Shortlisted

Premier’s Reading Challenge Selection – South Australia & Victoria

.2025 Emerging Leader Award (Recipient)
Inspiring South Australian Women’s Awards

2026 Carclew Creative Achievement Award (Finalist)
7NEWS Young Achiever Awards SA

2026 South Australian Young Australian of the Year (State Finalist)
Australia Day Council of South Australia

Hayley Frazer

Author, Illustrator & Creative Leader in Inclusive Storytelling
Uplifting stories, neurodiversity-informed workshops, and kindness-led programs for schools, libraries, and communities.

Stories. Characters. Experiences.
Hayley Frazer is a visual storyteller, illustrator, and creative leader who builds confidence, creativity, and belonging through inclusive stories and hands-on experiences.

Drawing on lived experience with dyslexia and dysgraphia, Hayley partners with schools, libraries, councils, and disability providers across children’s literature, social literacy programs, exhibitions, and community arts.

Kindness-Led Practice
Warm, low-pressure spaces where young people and adults feel safe, supported, and encouraged.

Inclusive Storytelling

Accessible, neurodiversity-informed books, workshops, and resources welcoming every ability.

Creative Confidence

Art, character design, and visual storytelling that strengthen emotional literacy and self-belief.

The Magical Tram

Ding! Ding! Hayley’s flagship project blends storytelling, social literacy, and playful characters to build confidence, creativity, and early word-building skills. Workshops and classroom resources are available for schools, libraries, and community groups.

Books by Hayley Frazer

The Magical Tram (2025)
Written and illustrated by Hayley Frazer

All aboard for a magical adventure down Memory Lane! Join Conductor Clem, his trusty dog, and The Magical Tram as they visit funny childhood memories, explore the Memory Lane Zoo, and celebrate the return of Adelaide’s iconic trams.

See the Kindness (2023)
Written by Hayley Frazer · Illustrated by Dinu Udara

Join Mia and Kasey on their first day of school in this heartwarming story of friendship, empathy, and inclusion. As Mia settles into a new school and learns to embrace being deaf, young readers discover how small acts of kindness help everyone feel they belong.

Something a Little Different (2019)
Written by Hayley Frazer · Illustrated by Lauren Eldridge-Murray

SA & Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge Selection · Shortlisted – Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year
Jonnie is an offbeat teenager who lives life on his own terms—until he witnesses a younger boy being bullied at school and faces a difficult choice. This uplifting story of courage, standing up against bullying, and embracing diversity resonates with both primary and secondary students.

Having Fun with Something A Little Different (2021)
Companion Activity Book · Junior Primary

Rejoin Jonnie Smiss for a fun-filled adventure! Designed for junior primary students at home or in the classroom, this activity book pairs with Something A Little Different to celebrate resilience, acceptance, and being uniquely yourself.

What Educators & Inclusion Leaders Say

“Students loved hearing about the process you go through to develop the story line and characters. Being able to inspire my students to push through challenges and celebrate differences was priceless.”

Morgan

Upper Primary School Teacher

“A great book to share with young students – it helps them understand the impacts of bullying, work through challenges with resilience, and connect with supportive networks.”
— Nathan, Educator

“Hayley creates a warm, inclusive space where adults with disabilities feel confident and inspired to express themselves creatively.”

Disability Inclusion Coordinator

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.

Chilling with Hayley — Archive Series

Recorded during Hayley’s high school years, Chilling with Hayley captures her early advocacy work in inclusive education and the arts. In these conversations with educators, school leaders, and South Australian artists, Hayley explores dyslexia, Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and how creative storytelling supports young learners.