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Aboriginal Languages Trust
Supporting NSW Aboriginal communities in the reawakening and growth of Aboriginal Languages so they continue to be seen and heard in everyday life.
About Us
Aboriginal Languages Trust
An Aboriginal-led NSW Government Agency. The Trust was established under the NSW Aboriginal Languages Act 2017 to provide a focused, coordinated, and sustained effort in relation to Aboriginal Languages activities at local, regional and State levels.
Research and guides
Language Resources
Browse our resources library, for Language Communities and Language Practitioners, to support their work to reawaken, nurture and grow their Languages.
Latest News
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Educational Scholarship Program for Aboriginal Languages
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Apply for the 2026 Aboriginal Languages Educational Scholarship Program today and gain the support you need to succeed in your Language learning, teaching and research goals.
Brooke Boney and Cody Walker shine a light for NSW Aboriginal Languages Week 2025
Wednesday 20 August 2025
The Aboriginal Languages Trust will mark its third annual NSW Aboriginal Languages Week from 19 to 26 October 2025 with a diverse range of programming activities and events across the state to celebrate and showcase Aboriginal Languages.
Grants Program launched to celebrate Aboriginal Languages Week 2025
Tuesday 22 July 2025
The Aboriginal Languages Trust (ALT) has launched its third annual NSW Aboriginal Languages Week Grants Program to support Aboriginal Communities to celebrate their Languages during NSW Aboriginal Languages Week.
Languages Alive, Culture Thrives
NSW Aboriginal Languages Information
Australia is home to more than 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages, though many of these were significantly impacted by European colonisation.
For Aboriginal people, Language is a fundamental part of identity – a physical, intellectual and spiritual connection to culture, Country and community. Language is a verbal manifestation of the world's oldest living culture and has been connecting people to Country and Country since time immemorial. Through place names, songs, stories and ceremony Aboriginal Languages imbue the landscape with cultural meaning.
Our Purpose
Strategic Plan 2022-2027
The NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust launched our 5 year Strategic Plan on 22 October 2022.
Consultations on the draft plan took place between March and December 2021 and sought feedback from a broad range of stakeholders to ensure the final plan reflects the perspectives, needs and aspirations of Communities and those involved in Languages activities. The consultations provided an important opportunity to hear Community voices and ensure they are guiding the work of the Trust.