The Recording Studio is a new TV series that enables everyday Australians to record the most important song of their life. First Languages Australia has been in discussion with the producers to see performers singing in first languages included in the documentary. Follow this link to find out more, and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like us to put your name forward.
Continuing the collaboration between First Languages Australia and the ABC to give extensive coverage to our languages, our newest project will produce videos that tell the story behind Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander place names.
In February 2018, the Department of Communication and the Arts hosted the National Indigenous Languages Convention, bringing together language workers, industry partners, researchers, educators and government to explore how digital technologies can be used to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
First Languages Australia is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with ABC TV's longstanding children's program Playschool.
Filming of the first episode in a new language series for the ever-popular "Through the Window" segment has just been completed. The segment will be broadcast on Friday the 24th August at 9AM on ABCKids.
Terri-lee Darcy from the Miromaa Language and Technology Centre in Newcastle, NSW developed a story about a day out fishing and choreographed a dance to be performed and narrated by a group of Aboriginal school children.
Launched in Reconciliation Week the competition will run until the 31st of August 2018 giving you plenty of time to make sure the schools in your region are aware of the competition and know how to get involved.
Details can be found on the ABC Education site.
And watch some of the gorgeous examples from past years which have seen 67 schools enter with more than 2000 students participating so far.
Download this flyer for distribution to schools in your region. ILsongComp2018SML.pdf
EXCITING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Victorian Corporation of Languages (VACL) is looking for a new Executive Officer to play a key role in building the future for Victorian Aboriginal Languages.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Board and staff to realise our vision to enable our membership and communities to meet our strategic objectives. This person will be a skilled communicator; a strong and strategic leader; a flexible and innovative thinker; an experienced and capable manager and passionate about Aboriginal languages.
Position: Coordinator of Ngukurr Language Centre
Mela lukumbat nyuwan Kodineida bla Ngukurr Language Centre
Ngukurr Language Centre is recruiting for the position of Coordinator. After developing our organisation into its current healthy state with vibrant programs and a strong community presence, our coordinator Jackie van den Bos is ready to hand over the role to a new coordinator who can oversee the continued development of our community language programs in line with our strategic plan.
For an Application Pack or to find out more, please contact Jackie van den Bos at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on (08) 8977 4225.
Applications close Monday 28th May 2018. All applications welcome. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people strongly encouraged to apply.
NgLC_Coordinator_Application_Packsml.pdf Maningrida College – Literacy Production Supervisor – AO3
Vacancy Date: 23/7/18 – 30/11/18
Duration: Less than 6 months
Work unit: Lúrra Language and Culture Program
Location: Maningrida – Arnhem Region
Central Queensland Language Centre have a full-time language worker position available.
Closing date: 27th March 2018
The shows in California included Ohlone and Hawaiian storytellers. The shows in Melbourne and Darwin included Woiwurrung, Djambarrpuyngu, and Kunwinjku.
Organiser Steven Bird is again keen to feature as many Australian Aboriginal languages as possible.
If you are a Top End language speaker, who would enjoy speaking in language to a highly receptive theatre audience, listen to the information at this link then This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as he would love to hear from you.
First Languages Australia Manager, Faith Baisden attended the Marram-nganjinu biik-gurrinnganjinu biikMarram-nganjinu biik-gurringurrin Cultural Summit, held in Melbourne 8-10 May. The event brought First Nations leaders from across Australia and the world together on the lands of the Kulin Nation to forge new directions of leadership in the cultural and creative sectors.
Photo Katherine Soutar: ABC Management presenting with FLA at Puliima.
First Languages Australia was thrilled to have the Managing Director of the ABC Michelle Guthrie, the Director of Regional Fiona Reynolds, Queensland State Manager Cathie Schnitzerling and Partnerships Lead Bronwyn Purvis attend the Cairns National Languages Forum in October, to meet with the First Languages Committee and our network members.
What an exciting time!
This year’s theme saw language workers run off their feet with enquiries. In many regions, NAIDOC activities went on for months with language centres ensuring that every school and community group who asked was able to participate in the celebrations and help spread the word that "Our Languages Matter". Youtube has been filled with beautiful videos that provide a snapshot of the events and activities around the country. First Languages Australia will continue to share these on our Facebook page into the future.
Junyirri: A framework for planning community language projects has been produced to
support community language planning toward a long-term vision. Input from language
centres around the country has been essential in ensuring that the framework is useful in
all language contexts.
Junyirri can be used to identify:
▪ community aspirations for language use,
▪ the available assets, and
▪ the types of programs that might be suitable for a particular situation.
2018 is the tenth anniversary of the MILE program run by the University of Sydney This important program is designed for Indigenous educators who
wish to develop their knowledge and skills as teachers and specialise in teaching their language/s.
Read more: The Masters of Indigenous Language Education (MILE) turns 10