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New data tracks strength and revival of First Nations languages
New national data has established the first Indigenous-led baseline for measurin...
Dechlan Brennan 29 Jul 2026
New method supports teaching of Aboriginal languages
Research from Western Australia's Curtin University has unveiled a new teaching...
Callan Morse 27 Jul 2026
Te Reo Māori term named as world's most beautiful word
The Māori word "kaitiakitanga" has been named the world's most beautiful word by...
Joseph Guenzler 17 Jul 2026
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New Wurlaki book preserves truth-telling through language, memory and cultural survival
A powerful new bilingual publication is ensuring an important Wurlaki story will...
Nicole Brown 15 Jul 2026
'More than a consultation process': Consultation on future of Aboriginal language work to be held in NSW
For future Aboriginal language strength, celebration and revitalisation work in...
Jarred Cross 14 Jul 2026
PhD positions on topics involving Indigenous languages available at Charles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University has several PhD positions available on topics involving First Nations Australian language: First Nations Identified - Oral Translation pipelines using Augmented Intelligence...

Digital boost for Indigenous-language books in outback

Young Indigenous people in remote communities will be able to read more stories in First Nations languages by tapping into a global digital catalogue.

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Lloyd Jones (AAP) Jun 27, 2026
Brewarrina voices carry language into classrooms across Australia

Children from Brewarrina will help teach Aboriginal language to students across Australia through the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's 2026 Busking For Change campaign.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 22, 2026
'People born today have every opportunity to be able to learn their language' - First Language revitalisation project reaches new milestone

There have been no fluent speakers of Bangerang for a number of generations, but new documentation and resources are keeping parts of the language alive, and hopefully for generations to come.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 19, 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 languages in August's Census, increasing the number to almost 200- Radio adds, increase on-ground engagement and First N...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 13, 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
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
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
Dharug Ngurra: Learning collaboration bringing Dharug language to the classroom

As this year's NSW Aboriginal Languages Week helps celebrate language, culture, and connection, the strength of Dharug Ngurra - an educational resource created through a partnership between Dharug-own...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 24, 2025
'Core to our identity': NSW Aboriginal Languages Week set for launch with Festival this weekend

For NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust chair Catherine Trindall, cultural survival is carried with every word spoken in language. The state is the only jurisdiction in the country with specific legislatio...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 15, 2025
Busking For Change fundraiser celebrates Indigenous Literacy Day

Across the breadth of Australia, young vocal chords have been warming up over recent months ahead of Indigenous Literacy Day. They include sounds which have echoed over the Kimberleys since the early...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Sep 3, 2025
“Our language is who we are”: NSW Aboriginal Languages Week ambassadors announced

Star South Sydney Rabbitohs half Cody Walker and journalist Brooke Boney have been announced as ambassadors for NSW Aboriginal Languages Week.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 20, 2025
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