Community Language Programs

Community based programs take many forms such as bush trips, formation of language groups, and the preparation of dictionaries, story books or videos. The recording of older fluent speakers can be undertaken both in everyday language use and in the telling of stories. Most importantly, these programs are nearly always under the control of the community and are adapted to the needs and priorities of the particular community. With appropriate training one or more community members can undertake language maintenance work ...

A Matter of Survial: Report of the Inquiry into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Language Maintenance (1992)

Each Community Language programs in Australia is different and there are many.Below are some examples. If you would like to add some information about your program please contact us.