Welcome to the official website of Hayley Frazer, 2025 Emerging Leader Award Winner at the Inspiring SA Women’s Awards! Hayley is a passionate writer and artist dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments and exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and individuality through her work.
Hayley Frazer Author and Illustrator
Hayley Frazer is a South Australian author and illustrator whose work focuses on inclusive storytelling and literacy support for young readers.
Her books are designed to be accessible, visual, and supportive of diverse learning experiences. Informed by lived experience, the work places emphasis on clear storytelling and inclusive design that supports emerging and reluctant readers.
Hayley’s publications are used in schools, libraries, and community settings to support social literacy, creative expression, and inclusive learning. The work is suitable for classroom, independent, and shared reading contexts.
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.
Books, School & Library Sessions
Podcasts
Want to hear more from Hayley? Check out her podcast called “Chilling with Hayley”.
Achievements
Working with Schools, Libraries, and Communities
Hayley Frazer is an author and illustrator whose work is used across schools, libraries, and community programs to support inclusive storytelling and literacy development.
Her practice includes author talks, school and library visits, and community‑based creative sessions that support reading, visual storytelling, and creative expression. These activities are designed to be accessible and adaptable for a range of learning contexts, including disability‑inclusive settings.
Hayley has participated in educational and community initiatives focused on literacy, inclusion, and wellbeing. Her work is shared through library programs, school collaborations, and community organisations, supporting classroom, independent, and shared reading.
Alongside her publishing work, Hayley continues to develop her creative practice through formal study in the creative arts. This ongoing learning informs the visual and narrative approach of her work and supports its use in educational, library, and community environments.
Her publications are included in Australian reading programs and are used by educators and librarians to support diverse learning needs.
