First Languages Australia is working toward a future where Aboriginal language communities and Torres Strait Islander language communities have full command of their languages and can use them as much as they wish to.
Gambay: a map of Australia’s first languages
First Languages Australia in partnership with local language centres across Australia have developed an interactive map to display and promote the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. The map, titled Gambay, translates to "together" in the Butchulla language of the Hervey Bay region in Queensland.
Gambay showcases over 780 languages, using data contributed by regional language centres and programs working directly with language communities around Australia.
Museum and Galleries of NSW - Aboriginal Language Map
This map is just one representation of many other map sources that are available for Aboriginal Australia. Using published resources available between 1988–1994, this map attempts to represent all the language, social or nation groups of the Indigenous people of Australia.
How would you greet someone in the language of the land on which you live? Children from around Australia encourage you to join them as they share greetings in their Indigenous languages.
Indigenous place names
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35 new videos to the ABC - This Place collection! This is a fantastic way for students to learn some of the stories and significance behind Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander place names.
My weekend with Pop: stories in Aboriginal languages.
An educational resource showcasing Aboriginal languages from across NSW. Hear stories in: Dharawal Paakantji Gamilaraay/Gamilaroi Gumbaynggirr Wiradjuri
Wirdi Language Dictionary.
This language project was established by the Wangan Jagalingou Traditional owners Aboriginal Corporation through a grant received from the Department of Communication and the Arts. The project is stage one of a greater vocation for the revival and regeneration of the Wirdi language.
Holding our tongues is a Hindsight project about the long and painful task of reviving Aboriginal languages. Click on the place names on the map below to listen to examples of language, watch archival video or find more information.
Advice: This website may contain images and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed away.