Shape the future of Aboriginal Languages in NSW

Your voice. Your Language. Your future.

The Aboriginal Languages Trust (ALT) is developing its next Strategic Plan, which will guide our work from 2028 and beyond.

Over the past five years, we have seen strong progress in the revitalisation, strengthening and celebration of Aboriginal Languages across NSW. As we look to the future, it is critical that the next phase is informed by the voices, experiences and aspirations of the people and Communities at the heart of this work.

This is your opportunity to help shape how Aboriginal Language revitalisation is supported, resourced and strengthened across NSW for years to come.

This consultation will help create a Strategic Plan that is Community-informed, representative and actionable.

Everyone has a role in shaping the future of Aboriginal Languages in NSW, you don't need to be a Language expert to contribute.

We want to hear from a broad range of voices, including people who may not already be connected with ALT. Young people, future Language leaders, and regional and remote Communities are especially important to this conversation.

Why participate?

By participating, you will help:

• Shape future priorities and investment in Aboriginal Language work
• Inform how support and resources are delivered to Communities
• Influence decisions that affect your Community, organisation and Language initiatives
• Strengthen connections across the Language sector
• Ensure Community knowledge and perspectives guide decision-making
• Help build a stronger, more connected Language sector across NSW.

Strong partnerships between Communities, Language organisations, government, peak bodies and sector partners are essential to the long-term success of Aboriginal Languages.

How can I participate?

There are several ways to get involved. 

• Attend a Community consultation session: for Aboriginal Community members, Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Language groups, Language Centres and others involved in Language revitalisation. Sign up today >
• Participate in an online consultation: for Aboriginal Community members and those involved in Language revitalisation who would like to contribute but cannot attend a consultation session in person. 
• Complete the online survey: for anyone who would like to contribute, including non-Indigenous individuals working with Aboriginal Language Communities. 

Help us reach Community
The success of this consultation depends on hearing from as many voices as possible. If you know someone who may be interested in participating, please share this opportunity with your networks.

Download our flyer to share with your Community, organisation or network.

Complete the online survey

Whether you're an Aboriginal Community member, educator, organisation, supporter, partner or non-Indigenous stakeholder, we want to hear from you.

The survey will remain open throughout the consultation period.

Survey link coming soon.

About yamagigu: yamagigu is a majority First Nations-owned, led and staffed professional services organisation. Guided by the principles of Truth, Respect and Self-Determination, yamagigu works alongside First Nations communities to support meaningful change. Its work is grounded in Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing, and focuses on supporting First Nations-led solutions and place-based approaches.

About the project: ALT is partnering with yamagigu to listen to Communities across NSW and gather feedback to help shape the 2027–2032 Strategic Plan. Together, we are creating opportunities for people to share their voices, experiences and aspirations for the future of Aboriginal Languages, with yamagigu facilitating the Community Forums as part of this work.