A song celebrating Aboriginal culture has earned national exposure for Perth primary school student Skye, who performs under the name Worlmiyak.

The young Koreng Noongar rapper and singer's debut release, 'We Are The People', featured on ABC's rage NAIDOC special and reached the Top 20 in the Outstanding Indigenous category of WAM Song of the Year 2026.

For the Boyare Primary School student, music offers a way to share stories and help others understand her experiences.

"You can help people understand how you feel or teach them something new," Skye said in a profile published by the WA Department of Education.

Her song encourages respect for Elders and celebrates the importance of staying connected to culture.

It received a second airing on rage immediately after Yothu Yindi's 'Treaty', placing the emerging performer alongside one of Australia's best-known Aboriginal bands.

Skye developed her skills through Bina Biddi, a Boss Arts Creative training program for emerging Indigenous artists, before progressing to its Rise Up Program.

The First Nations-led initiative supports communities to participate in arts and culture, and through the program she worked with Charley Caruso and Project Bexx to record 'We Are The People'.

Family and community members also joined her for the music video, which was filmed at Hen House Studios and Kings Park.

Her stage name, Worlmiyak, means 'sky moon' in Noongar and reflects the cultural connection she wanted to carry into her music.

Since releasing the song, Skye has performed at venues around Perth and spoken about her work on radio.

"The most exciting things have been meeting so many other people," she said.

"I enjoyed talking to Jeff Michael on Noongar Radio's 'The Drive'.

"I also performed my song in Yagan Square, at the Rosemount Hotel and at some NAIDOC events with the other artists I work with."

The response has also been felt at school, where staff and classmates have supported her growing interest in music.

Chris Dawson, who served as acting principal at Boyare Primary School last term, said Skye already had a clear sense of the performer she wanted to become.

"It is so incredible that not only has Skye found a connection to herself and her culture through music, but she also gets to be that voice and connection for others," he told the department.

Principal Kellie Cuff said the school was proud of how Skye was sharing her culture and welcomed the recognition she had received.

Skye is now developing new material with a message of self-belief.

"I am in the middle of the writing process at the moment," she said.

"I am working on the idea of believing in yourself and the things you can achieve."