Aboriginal Languages Trust

Aboriginal Language revitalisation describes the sovereign work of Communities’ efforts to reawaken, revive and strengthen Aboriginal Languages for Mob today and for our future generations to come.

Since colonisation Aboriginal Communities have led sustained efforts to protect, strengthen, care for and pass on Languages, Knowledges and Cultures, despite facing systemic barriers such as policies that restricted Mob from speaking their Languages.

NSW is the only jurisdiction with legislation that acknowledges the significance of First Languages and provides a framework to support Language revitalisation.
The Aboriginal Languages Trust supports Communities leading revitalisation work in NSW, through grants, research and advocacy.

Watch our animation about Aboriginal Language Revitalisation to learn more at www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuSwVoQT8mw

Worimi and Wonnarua people are keeping the fire burning revitalising Language on Country.

Aunty Michelle and Aunty Sharon are integrating Language, songlines, dance and storytelling with caring for Country - Swipe to learn more.

Check out our profile to see our other posts celebrating Communities revitalising Language on Country across NSW!

We thank Aunty Sharon and Aunty Michelle for sharing their story with us as part of our Access to Country research project.

Baakantji people are Keeping The Fire Burning, revitalising Language on Country at Lake Mungo.

Uncle Ivan and Uncle Warren are determined to see their Baakantji Language and Cultural knowledge passed on to young people, just as their Old People did for them - Swipe to learn more.

We thank Uncle Ivan and Uncle Warren for sharing their story with us as part of our Access to Country research project.

Check out our page to see our other posts celebrating Communities revitalising Language on Country across NSW!

Women and girls are Keeping The Fire Burning, revitalising Ngiyampaa Language on Country.

Swipe to learn about the camps bringing Ngiyampaa people together around Brewarrina and the Bogan Shires. For more information, visit www.Ngungilanha.com.

We thank the Lacey Boney and Maddy Hope-Hodgetts for sharing their story with us as part of our Access to Country research project.

Check out our profile to see our other posts celebrating Communities revitalising Language on Country across NSW!

The Foundation are Keeping The Fire Burning, revitalising Dharawal Language on Country.

Swipe to learn about Gujaga's fantastic activities for Dharawal Language Educators and Students. For more information visit www.gujaga.org.au.

Check out our profile to see our other posts celebrating Communities revitalising Language on Country across NSW!

We thank the Gujaga Foundation for sharing their story with us as part of our Access to Country research project.

This NAIDOC week, we’re celebrating mob who are Keeping The Fire Burning with Language activities on Country across NSW!

Swipe to learn about how Nēwara Aboriginal Corporation have taken Anaiwan Language from strength to strength. For more information visit https://www.newaracorp.com/

We thank Nēwara Aboriginal Corporation for sharing their story with us as part of our ongoing Access to Country research project.

WCC Language Program has kicked off festivities with the young ones in Condo celebrating Culture and Language with Jingo Bingo in Wiradjuri!

Fantastic to spend time with staff of the WCC Language Program at the Wiradjuri Study Centre in Condo. As part of the ALT’s Local Language Insights Project, WCC are exploring the incredible impact their Language revitalisation work has on Community.

Tuesday 25th June 2024
Being a part of the Local Language Insights Plan Workshop facilitated by Consultant
Mel Harwin, Aboriginal Languages Trust, the WCC Language Program team and community members was rewarding.
Discussions focused on a shared understanding of the impact of language revitalisation, how to capture those all important stories and planning for future learning and activities.

International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Join us for a free webinar!

The Museums of History NSW in partnership with the Aboriginal Languages Trust is improving access to archives for our Mob, searching through 14 million items to unearth invaluable Language, Culture and heritage materials in the State Archives Collection.

Learn more about this exciting project at a free webinar exploring:
• The project so far
• How archive exploration can uncover Aboriginal Language and cultural content for your Community
• How Communities can get involved and access their archival records

Join us online on Friday 5 July 10.30am-11.30am.
Register Now at www.mhnsw.au/whats-on/events/first-nations-community-access-to-archives/.

On behalf of the Trust’s staff and Board, we wish to pay tribute to the incredible life of Aunty Beryl Carmichael, an Elder of the Ngiyampaa People from the desert town of Menindee.

Aunty Beryl was a pivotal advocate for the protection of Culture and Heritage and worked tirelessly to ensure the Language and knowledge of her people were passed down through generations.

In 2022 the Trust recognised and celebrated Aunty Beryl’s enormous contribution to Language revitalisation with the Aboriginal Languages Trust Lifetime Contribution to Languages award.

The knowledge and education Aunty Beryl shared over the years have profoundly impacted all who knew her.

Aunty Beryl reminds us to connect with each other through Culture and Country, leaving us with these beautiful words:

"Language is the soul of this Nation. Everything is connected and Language is the way we find those connections".

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Aunty Beryl's family and Community during this time.

Rest easy Aunty Beryl

Hey Mob,

Would you like to know more about Aboriginal Cultural & Intellectual Property rights specifically around Aboriginal Languages?

ALT along with Terri Janke and Company will be running a face-to-face workshop in Wollongong on Tuesday 25 June 2024.

Please click on the link below to register your attendance.

https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/wollongong-workshop

Keep an eye out for a workshop near you!

Register yourself as a stakeholder of the First Nations Access to Archives Project,. The project is uncovering Language and cultural materials in the NSW State Archive

Are you from an Aboriginal language community in NSW? Are you working in Aboriginal languages revitalisation in NSW? Are you interested in language and cultural materials in the NSW State Archives Collection?

Museums of History NSW in partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust is working on a First Nations Community Access to Archives project that may be of interest to you.

Join our stakeholder list for the project or to find out more please visit mhnsw.au/first-nations-community-access-to-archives/

Image Aboriginal Nations / Languages in NSW & ACT © Reconciliation NSW www.reconciliationnsw.org.au

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Deadly news 1300 036 406 is back in operation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we were working on correcting technical issues with our 1300 number.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused, we are back and available if you need any assistance.

Hey Mob,

Would you like to know more about Aboriginal Cultural & Intellectual Property rights specifically around Aboriginal Languages?

ALT along with Terri Janke and Company will be running a face-to-face workshop in Ballina on Wednesday 19 June 2024.

Please click on the link below to register your attendance.

Https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/ballina-workshop

Keep an eye out for next workshop near you!

Hey Mob, Would you like to know more about Aboriginal Cultural & Intellectual Property rights specifically around Aboriginal Languages?

ALT along with Terri Janki and company will be running face to face workshops with community, our first location is Wagga Wagga

Please click on the link below to register your attendance.

https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/tools/register/wagga-wagga-acip-workshop/

Keep an eye out for a workshop near you!

📣 South Coast Aboriginal Language Centre

Hey you mob 👋🏽

There’s a Community Engagement Forum about the future establishment of a South Coast Language Centre happening next Tuesday, 30 April, 2.30pm

Check out the post below for more details 👇🏾

📯 We've got some deadly news!!! 📯

The time you have to submit your applications for the Language Revival and Sustainable Funding Programs has been extended to Sunday 21 April 2024 (11:59pm)!!! ⏱

The Aboriginal Languages Grant programs provide funding to Aboriginal Community organisations and groups located in NSW to support them to commence or build vital Languages projects. The programs aim to promote and raise awareness of Aboriginal Languages in Communities across NSW.

Apply here:
👉🏽 Language Revival Program: https://alt.smartygrants.com.au/LRP2024-2025

👉 For more information on the Sustainability Funding Program
https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/resources/languages-grants/aboriginal-languages-sustainable-funding-program

📣 More Jobs for Mob!!! (closing date for all roles is 31 March 2024) https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/our-story/careers/job-opportunities/

The Aboriginal Languages Trust is looking for 4 x highly motivated individuals to join our team: 1 x Senior Events Officer (Identified), 1 x Senior Communications & Marketing Officer, 1 x Business & Finance Officer and 1 x Manager, Policy & Research (Identified)

👉🏽 Are you ready to take the lead as our Senior Events Officer (Identified) in curating exceptional events that showcase the cultural richness of Languages reclamation across NSW and promote Aboriginal Language Trust initiatives?
Follow the link to apply >>> https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/senior-events-officer-identified-457013 Applications for the Senior Events Officer (Identified) role close on 31 March 2024.

👉🏽 Are you ready make an impact and be the creative force behind communication & marketing content on social media, EDMs, intranet, website, advertising, and print media? As our Senior Communications and Marketing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and implementing communication and marketing strategies..
Follow the link to apply >>> https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/senior-communications-and-marketing-officer-457052 Applications for the Senior Communications and Marketing Officer role close on 31 March 2024.

👉🏽 Do you have a passion for numbers and a knack for steering business success and guiding continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Business and Finance Officer who is detail-oriented financial professional looking to play a pivotal role in managing budgets, forecasting, and achieving maximum benefits and results from available resources. Your financial expertise will be crucial in providing advice and support to the Trust!
Follow the link to apply >>> https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/business-and-finance-officer-457010 Applications for the Business & Finance Officer role close on 31 March 2024.

👉🏽 Are you passionate about revitalising Aboriginal Languages? As the Manager, Policy and Research, you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to supporting Aboriginal Communities in their self-determining Language reclamation efforts. You will drive groundbreaking research and analysis to deliver the Aboriginal Languages Trust's strategic policy and research agenda, working closely with Community partners to lead NSW Government's response to Target 16 of Closing the Gap and advocating for social reform that positively impacts the resurgence of Aboriginal Languages.
Applications for the Manager, Policy & Research role close on 31 March 2024. Follow the link to apply >>> https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/business-and-finance-officer-457010

📣REMINDER!📣

Revival Grant Program still open!

Apply now on the link below ⬇
https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/resources/languages-grants/aboriginal-languages-revival-program/

Hey you mob! Are you a NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisaition/Group or Aboriginal sole trader seeking funds for your Community to support critical Language activities? The Aboriginal Languages Trust Small Grants Program could be just what you are looking for!!!

The Small Grants Program provides open and non-competitive grants between $1,000 to $15,000

Applications can be submitted online through https://alt.smartygrants.com.au/

This grant will close on the 30th of June 2024 or when the total allocation of funding is exhausted.

For more information: https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/resources/languages-grants/aboriginal-languages-trust-small-grants-program/

Hey Mob,

📣Registrations are still open for our Languages Revival Grant Program information sessions 📣

⬇️ Click link below to register ⬇️

Aboriginal Languages Revival Program The Aboriginal Languages Revival Program provides open and competitive one-off grants between $1,000 to $25,000 to support Aboriginal Community organisations and groups to commence or build on smaller scale Languages revival projects.

📣REMINDER!📣

Sustainable Funding Program still open!

Apply now on the link below ⬇

https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/resources/languages-grants/aboriginal-languages-sustainable-funding-program/

Have your say!

Time is running out to have your say on the national priority areas being set to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Languages to be strong, supported and flourishing. Want to know more about the priorities, check out the one page explainer, in the comments below.

We encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to complete the survey. The survey closes on 5 March.
You can use the QR code or use the link below 👇👇

https://forms.office.com/r/dxy5cVdc1c

The National Languages Policy Partnership (LPP) is made up of Community and government representatives from across Australia to guide the work to be done under the Language and Culture Target 16 of Closing the Gap. To find out more about the LPP go to check out the website: https://www.firstlanguages.org.au/language-policy

‼️ Reminder ‼️

ALT will be running our first Online information session for the Languages Revival Grant Program with the first one tomorrow!

- Tuesday 27 February 2024 AM session
- Thursday 29 February 2024 PM session
- Thursday 21 March 2024 AM session
- Monday 25 March 2024 PM session
- Wednesday 3 April 2024 AM session

If you are interested register on the below link:

Aboriginal Languages Revival Program The Aboriginal Languages Revival Program provides open and competitive one-off grants between $1,000 to $25,000 to support Aboriginal Community organisations and groups to commence or build on smaller scale Languages revival projects.

📣📣NEW GRANT ROUND! 📣📣

Have you registered for one of our upcoming info sessions yet?
Join the Community Investment Team to learn more about the Aboriginal Languages Trust's newest grant - the Languages Revival Program
In the session, the Community Investment Team will discuss the application process, FAQ's and share handy hints for completing your application.
Click here to register:
https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/resources/languages-grants/aboriginal-languages-revival-program/

Hey you mob we are putting together an assessment panel made up of Community Language Leaders who have the skills and ability to assess and make recommendations on applications for the ALT Community Investment Program.

For all enquiries please contact the ALT Community Investments team on [email protected] or 1300 036 406

Hey you mob! Have you registered for one of our upcoming info sessions yet?

Join the Community Investment Team to learn more about the Aboriginal Languages Trust's newest grant - the Educational Scholarship Program - designed to grow the number of Aboriginal Languages speakers, educators and teachers across NSW.

In the session, the Community Investment Team will discuss the application process, FAQ's and share handy hints for completing your application.

Click here to register:
https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/resources/languages-grants/aboriginal-languages-educational-scholarship-program/

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 28 JANUARY 2024.

Have you mob registered for an info session or applied?

Are you an Aboriginal person studying Aboriginal Languages? Our Educational Scholarship Program might be for you!

The ALT Educational Scholarship Program is funded by the Aboriginal Languages Trust to grow the number of Aboriginal Language speakers, educators and teachers across NSW.

Click here to register for an information session: https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/resources/languages-grants/aboriginal-languages-educational-scholarship-program/

Applications close 28 January 2024.