Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
19 December 2019
IY2019: Waking sleeping languages
‘In the same way the butterfly emerges from the cocoon, we are now witnessing a beautiful renaissance of language through song’ — Gina Williams.
Butterfly, known as Bindi Bindi in Noongar language.
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19 December 2019
Take a cultural plunge
There’s something on for every member of the family at our national collecting institutions this summer.
Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
18 December 2019
IY2019: Connecting with Country through language
Indigenous artist Sid Bruce Short Joe speaks nine Indigenous languages, but the Pormpuraaw Elder says there is one English word that just doesn’t...
17 December 2019
Check the classification this Christmas
Be sure to visit classification.gov.au for the latest advice on new release films and games this festive season.
Little girl watching a movie in a theatre with adults in the background.
Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
17 December 2019
IY2019: A year to celebrate language
During the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages we have brought you a diverse range of inspiring stories, case studies and videos.
International Year of Indigenous Languages
Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
17 December 2019
IY2019: Atlas of Living Australia
The project, which has already mapped 683 Indigenous names for plants and animals, is a collaboration between the ALA, Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
16 December 2019
Arts support for people with disability
Our new guide ‘My art goals: NDIS and the arts’ can help you pursue a career in the arts.
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16 December 2019
Australian music: Your summer soundtrack
Sounds Australia curates playlists as a way for local and international music lovers, and the music industry to hear the latest Australian music.
Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
16 December 2019
IY2019: Author and poet shares her culture
Children’s author and poet Kirli Saunders takes every opportunity to promote the importance of her Aboriginal language and culture – whether she’s...
Author and poet Kirli Saunders
Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
12 December 2019
IY2019: Award winning language projects
The work of two important programs that receive funding through our Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) program were acknowledged at the annual...
Darraga Watson and Annie Nayina Milgin, senior Nyikina Cultural Custodians and lead cultural facilitators on the Woonyoomboo programs over many years.

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