Gather Around the Campfire of Learning

This culturally safe space is designed for teachers and parents who want to introduce the younger generation to the beautiful world of South East Queensland's Indigenous languages. We offer a selection of teaching resources and book to assist you. Here you will also find a variety of other tools to help you create meaningful conversations with the first 100 words and build a foundation for future learning.

South-East Queensland Language Centre

Language is the key to culture. It holds the stories, traditions, and knowledge of our people. Learning our languages is how we keep our culture alive.

- Anonymous

Simple Principles for Educators

Encourage goal setting

Motivate students by discussing personal & academic goals for language learning, then tailor your teaching to their ambitions.

Foster realistic expectations

Language learning is a journey, focus on progress, not perfection, for long-term motivation.

Break down goals and milestones

Set targets for vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and reading to track progress and celebrate achievements.

Promote consistency and practise

Consistent practise, active participation, and recommended resources fuel progress outside the classroom.

Mistakes as learning opportunities

Encourage mistakes, communication, and viewing errors as learning opportunities for growth.

Integrate cultural immersion

Use literature, music, films, and cultural events alongside native speaker interaction for a deeper cultural understanding.

Download the Educators eBook

Your guide to making your classroom the campfire to learn around.

Empower your classroom with our comprehensive guide designed for teachers. Enhance your students' learning experience by incorporating traditional knowledge and language into your curriculum, fostering a deeper connection to Aboriginal culture and heritage.

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Download the Parents eBook

Your guide to making your home the campfire to learn around.

Support your child's language journey with our detailed guide for parents. Strengthen your family's connection to Aboriginal culture while providing your child with valuable linguistic skills that honor and preserve our rich heritage.

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What's Included in your Lessons

Great ways to remember your lessons.

First Words

Great ways to remember your lessons.

Gaming Challenges

Great ways to remember your lessons.

Pencil & Paper Activities

Great ways to remember your lessons.

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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Empowering Educators

Engaging resources for language learning

Visual aids are powerful tools for language acquisition. Images, flashcards, and posters can solidify understanding and create lasting memory bridges for young learners.

The South East Queensland Language Centre provides a comprehensive collection of resources to support educators, including audio clips for pronunciation practise, downloadable posters and flashcards featuring vibrant visuals and clear vocabulary. These resources are designed to empower educators to create a stimulating and interactive learning environment, fostering a love for language in the next generation.

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