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Research

Community-based teaching and learning programs are informed by ongoing research. A growing body of evidence affirms what Aboriginal people already know - that the passing on of traditional language is a powerful and effective way of improving health and wellbeing in their communities.

Money for language: Indigenous language funding in Australia

Maboob, Jacobsen, Kemble & Zu, 06 June 2017

Indigenous languages are good for your health: Health and wellbeing implications of regaining or retaining Australian languages

Walsh, 11 July 2017

The Elders’ report into preventing Indigenous self-harm & youth suicide

cultureislife.org, 03 April, 2014

Indigenous language link to health & wellbeing

AIATSIS, 05 March 2014

The importance of Indigenous languages

APHREF, September 2012

The role of Indigenous languages

APHREF, September 2012