Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Victor Dominello said an Aboriginal Language and Culture Nest opened in Wilcannia today would serve to strengthen self-confidence among Aboriginal students and help to boost school completion rates.
Mr Dominello was joined at Wilcannia Central School by Member for Murray-Darling John Williams for the official launch of the Nest, one of five across NSW, which will teach students in the traditional Paakkantji/Barkindjii language.
“The Nests will create enduring partnerships between schools, TAFEs, universities and Aboriginal communities to connect language resources and experts – providing a pathway to learn traditional language from cradle to grave.
Wilcannia Welcomes Aboriginal Language and Culture Nest Media Release.
