NSW Aboriginal Languages Week Community events 2025
Local Community events and activities play a pivotal role in NSW Aboriginal Languages Week celebrations. Stay tuned as we add upcoming Community events to this page!
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Last updated: 7 October 2025
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Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council
Gamilaroi
Location: Quirindi Community Hub, 193 George Street, Quirindi NSW 2343
Join us on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 from 9am-12pm to celebrate Aboriginal Languages Week with a community gathering that honours Gamilaroi Language and culture. The event will strengthen connections to Country, culture, and identity, while bringing people together to share knowledge and stories in a welcoming environment. -
Redfern Jarjum College
Location: Redfern Jarjum College, 117 Redfern Street, Redfern NSW 2016
Join us from Monday 20 October – Friday 24 October 2025 as we celebrate Aboriginal Languages Week with a week of Language, Culture, and Community. Our students will be painting “Welcome” on the College’s front door in their mob’s Language, alongside shared activities in art, story, and food. This is a chance to see language come alive in learning, pride, and belonging.
Daily activities during school hours, with a highlight event on Thursday 23 October from 11:30am–1pm. -
Gambadul Aboriginal Corporation
Gomeroi
Location for Language lessons: Suite 2, 179 Marius Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
Location for Community event: Campgrounds Café, 322 Peel Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
Join us for Language lessons: 20th, 21st, 22nd October at 1:00pm and a Community Language event: 24th October, from 10:00am.
Throughout the week, our trainees will run Gomeroi language lessons in our office, offering a chance for the community to experience and take part in our regular sessions.
On Friday 24 October, join us at Campgrounds Café, where Gambadul staff will be working alongside the café team to encourage ordering in Gomeroi language. Anyone who gives it a go will receive a discount on their coffee, with support from Gambadul staff as well as signage and easy-to-follow posters to help guide the process. -
Gummyaney Aboriginal Preschool
Bundjalung, Gummbayngirr & Yaegl
Location: Gummyaney Preschool, 30 Pound Street, Grafton NSW 2460
Join our open day on Wednesday 22 October 2025 from 10am-1pm as we come together to celebrate Aboriginal Languages Week. Come along to share language, culture and a meal. Activities on the day include a cultural dance, storytelling, didgeridoo performance and songs in language. -
Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation
Wiradjuri
Location: 99 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
Join Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation and become a Language keeper on Thursday 23 October 12-3pm .
The project, "Listening to the Voices of Our Ancestors," is a unique opportunity for young people to connect with Elders and learn the beautiful Wiradjuri Language. This is a special opportunity to build confidence in speaking the Language, gain a deeper understanding of its meaning, and celebrate the strength of Wiradjuri culture. -
Warraan Widji Arts
Wayilwan
Location: Warraan Widji Arts (WWA), 156 Dubbo Street, Warren
Join us on Sunday 26 October 2025, 3-8pm and see a unique art exhibition and watch a special concert showcasing Wayilwan Language through the work and talent of our local young artists, dancers and musicians. The theme is Wayilwan Gali-dhaarr-gal (Waterways). Enjoy light refreshments and a sausage sizzle as we celebrate another NSW Aboriginal Languages Week. -
Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Centre
Gathang
Location: Bain Park, Wauchope
Join us for a Gathang Language and culture day in the park! A day of connection, Culture and Community on Saturday 25 October, from 10:00am to 2:30pm. This special event celebrates local First Nations language and cultural practices with a rich program