Indigenous arts and languages

Language and art are essential to the wellbeing, culture and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people.

Indigenous Visual Arts Industry...

The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program helps fund the operations of around 80 Indigenous-owned art centres, art...
Indigenous Languages and Arts...

The Indigenous Languages and Arts program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to revive and maintain...

Latest news

Rekindling program reconnects First Nations youth

A flagship dance and language program is reconnecting First Nations youth with their culture.

22 Mar 2023
Support available for First Nations languages and arts activities

The Indigenous Languages and Arts Program (ILA) is now open for grant applications.

9 Feb 2023
First Nations language partnerships to Close the Gap

The Australian Government is investing over $4 million towards a pilot program that will establish 11 place-based partnerships between Indigenous language centres and local service delivery partners in health and early childhood education.

9 Jan 2023
Global launch of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032

Australian Government representatives marked the occasion at a special event in Paris.

21 Dec 2022

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