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Announcement: Eastern States Language Centres Meeting

The Eastern States Aboriginal Languages Group is planning a meeting to bring together representatives of language centres and language programs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and ACT.

Meeting at AIATSIS

ESALG members were pleased to accept an invitation from AIATSIS Director Mr. Russell Taylor to hold their November meeting at the Institute, using the opportunity to share information between the two groups.

Meeting with the Governor-General

Members of the Eastern States Aboriginal Languages Group were pleased to accept an invitation to a morning tea with the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC at Government House Canberra on the 22nd November.

Constitutional amendment to recognise Indigenous Australians

In November 2010 Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced a proposal to establish an expert panel to consult on options for a constitutional amendment to recognise Indigenous Australians.

ESALG has contacted the Prime Minister to recommend that the expert panel advising on this matter includes at least one representative from an authoritative Indigenous languages organisation.

Submission to the Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Sector Review

In July 2010 The Gillard Government announced a review of the Government's investment in the Indigenous broadcasting and media sector. The stated aim was to ensure that the resources allocated to Indigenous broadcasting are delivering the best outcomes for Indigenous people.

2010-11 MILR program funding announced

Congratulations to all those who received funding this year. We look forward to seeing the outcomes of your projects.

NSW Language Funding

Applications are being sought by the NSW Government from Aboriginal community organisations to revitalise and teach Aboriginal languages. $100,000 has been allocated for a small grants program (up to $5,000 per project) and $200,000 for larger one-off grants (up to $25,000).

Language teaching begins at Parkes Christian School

Wiradjuri teaching has begun at the Parkes Christian School. The program is progressing well and students are enjoying
the studies.

Our Languages in Victorian School's

The Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages has been working with Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD)and The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) on a the introduction of local Aboriginal languages into Victorian Schools.

Parkes ''Welcome to Country Signs'' WIN a New South Wales Local Government Cultural Award

The New South Wales Local Government Cultural Awards where on Tonight

at Parliament house in Sydney.

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Parkes ''Welcome to Country Signs'' won the division we where in. The Parkes Mayor was on hand to accept the award.

Congratulations to all those involved and a massive thank you to all of you who voted for us.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Puliima 2011 National Indigenous Languages and Technology Forum

Members of the Eastern States Aboriginal Languages Group are taking a keen role in supporting the planning and consultation for the Puliima National Indigenous Languages and Technology Forum coming up in Brisbane this May.

Language welcome to Country well received by Parkes District Community

With the success buy accutane online and publicity of our

Welcome to Country Signage project, we have been receiving lots of requests for formal "Welcome to Country" presentations at functions happening in Parkes and the District.

Fay Green of Walgett recieves NSW Seniors Week Award

Congratulations Fay!

Fay says the next project in her sites is setting up a Language Program at St Joseph’s Catholic School where she works as an Aboriginal Liason Officer. We wish her the greatest success in this endeavour.

Muurrbay Aboriginal Language Centre involved in ‘Youthfest’ 2010

Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative is one of the organisations that will be involved in ‘Youthfest’ 2010 on Sunday, April 11, at Coronation Park’s skate rink at Nambucca Heads.

Miromaa Training begins at Thursday Island

We have just started today and the workshop is going great. The Thursday Island mob are very excited and couldn't help but comment that a black fella must've come up with the concept of Miromaa.

National Indigenous Languages Collections Forum

The Eastern States Languages Working Group coordinated a forum to address key points contained in the National Indigenous Languages Policy relating to the preservation of Language materials. The forum was held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney on Friday the 21st May.

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