Indigenous Languages and Arts program language centres
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While these language centres are listed here by state, language areas do not align with state borders. As such, some language centres physically located in one state could service areas in another state. To see a map depicting Indigenous language areas see the AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia.
Note that each of the languages shown here correspond to the relevant language code in the Australian Indigenous Languages Database (Austlang). Through Austlang, you can view more information about the language including its alternate spelling. Access to Austlang is free.
New South Wales
Organisation | Contact details | Languages |
Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre | 840 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302 | Awabakal S66 |
Blueridge Business Park, 1 Asset Way, Dubbo NSW 2830 | Gamilaraay D23, Yuwaalaraay D27, Parkantyi/Barkindjl D12, Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan D18/D22, Wayilwan (D20), Muruwari (D32) | |
14 Bellwood Rd, Nambucca Heads NSW 2448 | Gumbaynggirr E7, Gathang E67*, Bundjalung E12, Darkinyung S65, Dhanggati E6, Yaygirr E10 | |
McDonnell St & Cunningham St, Condobolin NSW 2877 | Wiradjuri D10, Wemba Wemba D1, Yorta Yorta D2, Nari Nari D9 |
Northern Territory
Organisation | Contact details | Languages |
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (Batchelor NT) | Cnr Awilla Rd and Nurndina Crescent, Batchelor NT 0845 | Murrinh-Patha N3, Marri Ngarr N102, Marri Amu N162*, Marri Tjevin N161*, Magati Ke N163*, Malak Malak N22, Ngan’giwumirri N17, Ngan'gikurunggurr N8, Jaminjung N18, Marrithiel N7, Matngele N12, Burarra/Gun-nartpa N82, Djinang N94.1, Ndjebbana N74, Nakkara N80, Kune N70 Worrorra K17, Wunumbal K22, Ngarinyin—Ungarinyin K18 |
Mutju St, Ngukurr NT 0852 | Marra N112, Ritharrnju N104, Wagilak N106, Ngandi N90 | |
17 Windley St, Tennant Creek NT 0860 | Warumungu C18, Garrwa N155, Mudburra C25, Warlmanpa C17, Alyawarra C14, Warlpiri C15 |
Queensland
Organisation | Contact details | Languages |
310 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870 | Angkamuthi Y7, Mpakwithi Y186*, Gudang Y191*, Guugu Yimidhrr Y82, Wik-Mungkan Y57, Wik-ElkenY49, Wik-Ngadharr Y51, Wik-Ngathanya Y56, Olkola Y73 | |
53 Walker St, Bundaberg South QLD 4670 | Taribelang (Darpil) E33, Gureng Gureng E32, Bayali E42, Gangulu E40, Darumbal E46, Mandalgu (Wadja) E65*, Yiman E31, Barada E48, Bidjara E37, Waka Waka E28, Wadjingu E39 | |
North Queensland Regional Aboriginal Corporation Languages Centre | 8/446-452 Sheridan St, North Cairns QLD 4870 | Barada E48, Barana E53, Bindal E61, Biya Y130, Tagalaka Y125, Wiri E57, Yirandali L42, Djabugay Y106 |
46 Victoria Parade, Thursday Island QLD 4875 | Kala Lagaw Ya Y1, Meriam Mir Y3 | |
Yugambeh Museum | 2 Plantation Rd, Beenleigh QLD 4207 | Kabi Kabi E29, Waka Waka E28, Bidjara E37, Gunggari D37, Yugambeh E17, Gugu Jan Y96, Jandai E19 |
South Australia
Organisation | Contact details | Languages |
39 McKenzie St, Ceduna SA 5690 | Wirangu C1, Gugada/Kokatha C3, Mirning A9, Pitjantjatjara C6, Yankantjatjara C4 | |
Level 6 Schulz Building | Adnyamathanha L10, Arabana L13, Barngarla L6, Diyari L17, Kuyani L9, Lower Arrernte C29*, Narungga L1, Ngayawang S7, Nukunu L4, Wangkangurru L27, Yirawirung S12, Yankunytjatjara C4, Kaurna L3, Barngarla L6 |
Tasmania
Organisation | Contact details | Language |
198 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS | Palawa Kani (no Austlang Code) |
Victoria
Organisation | Contact details | Languages |
70 Hanover St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 | Gunditjmara S20 , Taungurrung S37, Boon Wurrung S35, Tati Tati S28, Latji Latji S23, Wadi Wadi D4, Mutti Mutti D8, Wathurung S92* |
Western Australia
Organisation | Contact details | Languages |
Eastward Rd, Greater Geraldton WA 6530 | Wajarri A39, Badimaya A14, Yinggarda W19, Nhanda W14, Warriyangka W22, Malgana W18, Ngarla A79* | |
Kimberly Language Resource Centre (Aboriginal Corporation) (Halls Creek WA) | LOT 158 Terone St, Halls Creek WA 6770 | Bunuba K5, Jaru K12, Gidja (Kija) K20, Nyikina K3, Jabirrjabirr K8, Wangkajunga A87*, Gooniyandi K6, Nimanburru K9, Walmajarri A66, Nyulnyul K13, Gajirrawoong K37.1, Mangala A65, Andajin K23, Kukatja C7, Worrorra K17 |
Speargrass Rd, Kununurra WA 6743 | Miriwoong K29, Gajerrong K37.1 | |
3/14 Ommanney St, Bunbury WA 6230 | Nyaki Nyaki A1, Bibbulman W1, Yuat W11, Wardandi W3, Kaniyang W4, Goreng W5, Pinjarup W6, Wiilman W7, Wadjari W8, Wajuk W9, Balardung W10, Tjapanmay A92* | |
4 Havelock St, West Perth WA 6005 | Ngadju A3, Ngalia C2, Tjupan A31, Kaalamaya A4, Marba (No Austlang Code), Cundeelee Wangka (No Austlang Code), Kuwarra A16 | |
Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre (Aboriginal Corporation) | Throssell Rd & Hamilton Rd, South Hedland WA 6722 | Putijarra A54, Yinhawangka A48, Ngarla W40, Kariyarra W39, Nyamal A58, Manyjilyarra A51.1, Nyangumarta A61, Martu A6 |











