Australia is home to more than 250 indigenous languages and last week, Aboriginal Languages Week threw a spotlight on the importance of languages as being a fundamental part of identity, a physical and spiritual connection to culture, Country and community.
Now in its second year, the NSW Government used the event to double down on its commitment to revitalise Aboriginal Languages, announcing more than $4 million in grants to fund 74 Aboriginal Language projects across the state.
Across the western plains at least seven major language groups – from Wiradjuri in the south east, Ngemba in the west and Barkindji, Wangkumara, Muruwari and Gamilaaray from the north west around to the east…