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Community Revival in Aboriginal Languages

In Australia, a community in the far west of New South Wales is hoping to revitalise the local Aboriginal language with a new course aimed at adults.

An 18-month course in Paakantji started at the Menindee Central School last week.

The school is hoping to get the program accredited so graduates can teach others.

It’s one of a number of community-run programs throughout New South Wales.

Click on the link below to listen to the full radio broadcast.

 

Presenter: Margaret Paul

Speakers: Robert Lindsay, language teacher, Menindee Central School; Jan Fennell, adult student; Susan Poetsch, lecturer, Koori Centre, University of Sydney

This article originally appears at:
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/community-revival-in-aboriginal-languages/938996
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