Baby steps...

I overheard my friend's daughter asking for 'nausages' - because she couldn't pronounce 'sausages'. She was still learning pronunciation. So as a beginner, don't be too hard on yourself. Give yourself time to get the Aboriginal pronunciation correct.

This website is a culturally safe space for learning the basics of Aboriginal language. It doesn't share sacred or secret knowledge. But it can help you learn the first 100 words of a language to create a conversation.

What's included in your lessons

Every journey begins with tiny steps...

First Words

On screen games that bring laughter to learning.

Gaming Challenges

Activities to occupy little hands and minds while expanding cultural knowledge.

Pencil & Paper Activities

Turning your home, classroom and workplace into a campfire of learning.

Flash Cards & Posters

Choose a language

Yugambeh

Language from the country now known as Logan, City of Gold Coast and Scenic Rim.

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Yuggera

Language from the country west of Brisbane, from around Moorooka to the Lockyer Valley, centred along the Bremer and Ipswich rivers.

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Wakka Wakka

Language from the country north-west of Brisbane, from around Kilcoy to near Eidsvold, and centred along the upper Burnett and Boyne rivers.

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Turrubal

Language from the country now known as Brisbane including north to near Redcliffe, south to Eight Mile Plains and west to Moorooka.

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Jinibara

Language from the country north of Brisbane, from around The Gap to past Maleny, centred along the Brisbane river and D'Aguilar Range.

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Kabi-Kabi

Language from the country north-east of Brisbane, from around Redcliffe to near Maryborough, centred along the Mary river and Sunshine Coast.

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Your learning pathway

Download the Learner Book

The Aboriginal Languages of South East Queensland: A guide for learners.

Take control of your language learning with our self-guided resource designed for independent learners. Immerse yourself in the language and traditions, and discover the profound beauty of Aboriginal culture and storytelling.

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