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Aboriginal Community Leaders Interviews New
Listen to Aboriginal community leaders talking about Languages in schools.

Why Am I here?

On this website you will learn how to get involved in reclaiming and reviving Victorian Aboriginal Languages and cultures. You might be an Aboriginal Community member – Elder, parent or student, or a school staff member.

This website tells you:

• How to get a Victorian Aboriginal Language class started in Schools from Years Prep-10.
• The importance of following the Protocols, developed  through community consultation, is outlined in the Victorian Essential Learning Standards document Aboriginal Languages, cultures and reclamation in Victorian schools: standard P-10 and protocols. 
• About resources and links to use when teaching/learning a Victorian Aboriginal Language.

You might also be interested in the following related sites:

• Aboriginal Languages of Victoria Resource Portal for Language reclamation and research.
  The site is currently undergoing maintenance. This includes the Wiki and Bulletin Board.
  
  Documents available:
  
  • Victorian Aboriginal Languages - History (PDF - 387KB)
  • Historical Books (PDF - 225KB)
  • Melbourne and Surrounds (PDF - 348KB)