The Australian Government recognises the importance of supporting the learning and teaching of First Nations languages and is investing in a First Nations Languages Education program. The Department of Education is partnering with First Languages Australia to deliver a flexible program to meet the diverse language education needs and aspirations of participating First Nations communities.
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About the program
The Australian Government has committed $14 million to increase the First Nations language teaching workforce and strengthen First Nations language learning in primary schools through community-led relationships with schools.
The Department of Education is partnering with First Languages Australia, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language, to deliver the program.
The program will help lift the uptake of First Nations language learning by young Australians and increase the number and strength of First Nations languages being spoken.
The application process
Expressions of interest have closed.
First Languages Australia worked with each community who submitted an EOI to understand their local language needs, supported them to identify partner schools, and assisted them to develop a language plan that maps the pathway for the placement of educators within schools. Those communities that developed a language plan were invited to apply for a grant.
The grant round remained open until all funds were committed.
More information
Please visit the First Languages Australia website for more information. Otherwise, for any questions related to the program, you can contact the First Nations Languages Education team at fnl@education.gov.au.