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Aboriginal Languages Trust
Supporting NSW Aboriginal communities in the reawakening and growth of Aboriginal Languages so they continue to be seen and heard in everyday life.
About Us
Aboriginal Languages Trust
An Aboriginal-led NSW Government Agency. The Trust was established under the NSW Aboriginal Languages Act 2017 to provide a focused, coordinated, and sustained effort in relation to Aboriginal Languages activities at local, regional and State levels.
Your voice. Your Language. Your future.
Community consultations
Help shape the future of Aboriginal Languages in NSW through our Strategic Plan Community consultations. Share your experiences, ideas and priorities to help guide future support, opportunities and action for Aboriginal Languages across NSW.
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Strengthening Language through Community access to archives
Wednesday 8 July 2026
We're proud to announce a new partnership with the Australian Museum to expand access to archival records that support Aboriginal Languages and Cultural renewal.
Language Centres come together to shape the future of Aboriginal Languages
Thursday 28 May 2026
Representatives from across the Language Centre Network gathered to share ideas, strengthen collaboration and help shape the future of Language revitalisation in NSW.
Revitalising Aboriginal Languages in NSW - A spotlight on community successes
Friday 27 February 2026
Warraan Widji Arts in Warren, NSW, and Woganurra Aboriginal Corporation in North West NSW are revitalising Aboriginal Languages with support from the Aboriginal Languages Trust's Languages Revival Program. The Languages Revival Program offers grants from $1,000 to $30,000 for NSW Aboriginal Community organisations, groups, and individuals to start or grow Language revival projects. Apply by 13 March 2026.
Languages Alive, Culture Thrives
NSW Aboriginal Languages Information
Australia is home to more than 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages, though many of these were significantly impacted by European colonisation.
For Aboriginal people, Language is a fundamental part of identity – a physical, intellectual and spiritual connection to culture, Country and community. Language is a verbal manifestation of the world's oldest living culture and has been connecting people to Country and Country since time immemorial. Through place names, songs, stories and ceremony Aboriginal Languages imbue the landscape with cultural meaning.
Our Purpose
Strategic Plan 2022-2027
The NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust launched our 5 year Strategic Plan on 22 October 2022.
Consultations on the draft plan took place between March and December 2021 and sought feedback from a broad range of stakeholders to ensure the final plan reflects the perspectives, needs and aspirations of Communities and those involved in Languages activities. The consultations provided an important opportunity to hear Community voices and ensure they are guiding the work of the Trust.