A cohort of South Coast Aboriginal students have successfully completed a TAFE NSW program dedicated to preserving one of Australia's oldest languages, Dhurga.

A group of women from Ulladulla, who met regularly at the TAFE NSW Ulladulla Connected Learning Point, took part in a virtual class offered by the Moruya campus.

Ebony Carriage is a Ulladulla mother and the third generation of her family learning the language.

"This course is teaching us the language but it's also bringing a real sense of connection to our community," she said.

Ebony's father and late grandfather had also studied the language and now she hopes to pass it on to her own son.

"We've all been having a good laugh together while getting through the work. I really want children in the area to embrace our culture, we need groups like this," she said.

Nathel Fishlock, a fellow student, aspires to contribute to the education of future generations in the Dhurga language.

As an Aboriginal Education Officer at Ulladulla Public School Ms Fishlock plans to start teaching Dhurga language later this year.

"It will be fantastic to pass on what I have learned through TAFE NSW and teach our school children to be bilingual and know our local Dhurga language," she said.

During the Aboriginal language course, students acquire skills in speaking, reading, and writing in the Dhurga language.

Additionally, they engage in discussions about local Aboriginal identity, delve into sensitive topics, and investigate strategies for preserving Aboriginal languages.

TAFE NSW Aboriginal Student Support Officer Anita Brunhuber was pleased to see the increasing community interest in learning the Aboriginal language.

"Learning the language through our certificates I, II and III brings people together and connects people with their culture," she said.

It's also a helpful skill for people who are considering working as cultural tour guides, teachers, and personal business ventures."

Ulladulla resident and TAFE NSW student Gayle Nolan thinks the language courses have done a lot to bring the community together.

"I love meeting like-minded mob and talking together in Dhurga. It's something we've not been able to do until now."

"I like that TAFE NSW jumped on board with this. Our schools teach languages in German and French, so I think it's nice that TAFE is teaching Aboriginal languages.

"Now this language is being spoken, I can see it growing through generations," she said.