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Voyages’ Aṉangu Communities Foundation raises record funds
The Aṉangu Communities Foundation (ACF) has marked a significant milestone, rais...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
Brewarrina voices carry language into classrooms across Australia
Children from Brewarrina will help teach Aboriginal language to students across...
Joseph Guenzler 22 Jun 2026
Bluey translated into Yolŋu Matha for landmark NAIDOC Week initiative
The world's favourite blue heeler family will soon be speaking Yolŋu Matha, with...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jun 2026
Increase in Indigenous languages counted, extra engagement in remote communities for upcoming Census
Key points:- Data will be collected on 45 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
Jarred Cross 13 Jun 2026
First languages in action at Yuuingan Dhilla Yari forum

The Yuuingan Dhilla Yari: Indigenous Languages Forum brought language practitioners, creatives, educators, researchers, organisations and community members together at the State Library of Queensland...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 9, 2026
Yolŋu leader brings lessons of power and process to AIATSIS Summit

The AIATSIS Summit on the Gold Coast has heard from Yolŋu leader Professor Yalmay Marika-Yunupiŋu, who drew on language, culture and lived experience while speaking about truth, power and sh...

New research shows Noongar culture and arts boosts wellbeing literacy in early childhood education

Key points:- Noongar language, dance and arts has strengthened young children's ability to talk about their wellbeing- The joint ECU - University of Melbourne research examined the work of The Song Ro...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 27, 2026
Students to explore Aboriginal language revitalisation during National Reconciliation Week

The revitalisation of Aboriginal languages will be the focus of a free online program taking place during National Reconciliation Week. Engaging thousands of primary school students across New South W...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 21, 2026
'Most forward-thinking Indigenous music artists working today': The Velocity of Language - unique sounds and language revitilisation on Wurundjeri Country

Overlooking the rolling green hills of Wurundjeri Country beyond Naarm's north-east fringes, First Nations language reclamation will resonate on this afternoon of music, sound and art.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 19, 2026
Indigenous-led AI platform signals new direction for language, data and governance

A new Aboriginal-led digital platform combining language revitalisation and artificial intelligence was officially launched Thursday, highlighting a shift toward Indigenous control of knowledge system...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 23, 2026
Grandmother and grandson graduate together from Wiradjuri language course

A grandmother and grandson have graduated together from Charles Sturt University after supporting each other through a course in Wiradjuri language, culture and heritage.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 6, 2026
'Exquisite' illustrations show efforts to save language

An exhibition celebrates the decades-long drive by the remote Western Desert community of Papunya to keep culture and language alive. In a filing cabinet in an old darkroom at the remote Aboriginal co...

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Liz Hobday Apr 1, 2026
Kimberley Song Muster to celebrate life, language and culture

After nine years of its award-winning Sound FX program, Tura - Culture Through Sound, with its community partners, has moved into the next phase: the Kimberley Song Muster.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 26, 2026
Indigenous Literacy Foundation launches 2026 Great Book Swap

More than 80 First Nations primary school students flocked to Sydney's Taronga Zoo on Tuesday as the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) launched its 2026 Great Book Swap, which aims to raise $250,00...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Mar 12, 2026
English Language program expands to deliver free education to northern remote communities

The English Language Learning for Indigenous Children (ELLIC) program, a play-based learning initiative delivered by Education Services, is expanding - giving remote preschools and primary schools acr...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 4, 2026
Many languages, one clear message: Life Support Service videos strive to reach all Territorians

The Power and Water Corporation' series of Life Support Service awareness videos in different Aboriginal languages aims to help keep Territorians informed.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 3, 2026
Celebrating and protecting the world’s oldest languages

Australia has one of the richest linguistic landscapes on the planet, certainly the oldest, and it needs to be actively protected. International Mother Language Day - 21 February - as approved by UNES...

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Dianne Bortoletto Feb 18, 2026
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