Monthly Archives: July 2011

Inquiry into Language Learning in Indigenous Communities

The role of Indigenous languages in Closing the Gap and improving outcomes for Indigenous communities is the subject of a new inquiry by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. The inquiry will examine … Continue reading

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National Indigenous Languages Collections Meeting.

On Friday the 26th August librarians and archivists from around the country will meet at the State Library of New South Wales in Sydney for the second National Indigenous Languages Collections Meeting.

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Australian Curriculum Assessment Reporting Authority

In addition to the consultations for the recently published Draft Shape of the Australian Curriculum: Languages ACARA has called for discussion and feedback on the cross-curriculum priorities in the Australian Curriculum. ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures’ is … Continue reading

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Puliima Wrap up

Members of the Eastern States Aboriginal Languages Group were pleased to be involved in the Puliima National Indigenous Languages Forum again this year.

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