Anyone new to Australia can appreciate how important it is to keep your mother tongue alive. Language is integral to your culture and Australia's Indigenous languages are no different, connecting people to land and ancestral knowledge. They reflect the diversity of Australia’s First Nations peoples. More than 100 First Nations languages are currently spoken across Australia. Some are spoken by only a handful of people, and most are in danger of being lost forever. But many are being revitalised. In today’s episode of Australia Explained we explore the diversity and reawakening of Australia’s First languages. - Ang wika ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kultura, at hindi naiiba rito ang mga katutubong wika ng Australia—dahil ang mga ito ay nag-uugnay sa mga tao sa kanilang lupain at sa kaalamang ipinasa ng kanilang mga ninuno. Ipinapakita rin ng mga wikang ito ang pagkakaiba-iba ng mga First Nations peoples ng Australia. Sa kasalukuyan, mahigit 100 First Nations languages pa rin ang ginagamit sa buong bansa.

With another federal election due this year, there are steps you will need to take before casting your vote for the first time. Plenty of resources are available to help you enrol to vote and have your say in shaping our nation. - Sa nalalapit na federal election, may ilang hakbang na kailangang gawin bago maiboto ang iyong napupusuan sa unang pagkakataon. Ang pagboto ay paraan upang maipahayag ang iyong boses sa paghubog ng Australia.

The Australian government has a social security system that provides a range of income support to those who are eligible . In fact, most people will receive a government payment at some stage in their lives. Strict rules determine who can receive these payments and how much they are paid. In this episode of Australia Explained we break down some of the most common government payments you may be entitled to. - Ang Australia ay may social security system na nagbibigay ng iba't ibang uri ng income support para sa mga kwalipikadong indibidwal, pero may mahigpit na mga patakaran kung sino ang kwalipikado at kung magkano ang matatanggap.

After-school activities offer children and teenagers many benefits, but the costs can quickly add up. Fortunately, Australia has many affordable and inclusive options, you just need to know where to look. - Ang mga after-school activities ay maraming benepisyo para sa mga bata at teenagers, pero mabilis ding tumaas ang gastos. Pero huwag mag-alala, dahil sa Australia, maraming mga abot-kaya at inklusibong opsyon.

Did you know that Indigenous Australians have been using fire to care for the land for tens of thousands of years? Evidence show that cultural burning practices not only help reduces the intensity and frequency of wildfires but also plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Experts share insights on the latest evidence behind this ancient practice. - Alam mo ba na ang mga katutubong Australians ay gumagamit ng apoy para pangalagaan ang lupa nang libu-libong taon? Ang mga ebidensya ay nagpapakita na ang mga cultural burning practices ay hindi lang nakakatulong para mabawasan ang tindi at dalas ng mga wildfires, kundi mahalaga rin sa pagpapanatili ng malusog na ecosystem. Ibinabahagi ng mga eksperto ang mga bagong kaalaman tungkol sa likod ng sinaunang pamana na ito.

In Australia, some parents can receive parental leave payments from the government and their employers. But not everybody is eligible. This article breaks down what’s available, who can claim, and how to access these benefits. - Sa Australia, may ilang mga magulang na pwedeng makakuha ng parental leave payments mula sa gobyerno at kanilang mga employer. Pero hindi lahat ay kwalipikado. Sino ang pwedeng mag-claim at paano makakuha ng benepisyong ito.

You’re probably familiar with the four seasons—Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring—but did you know that First Nations people have long recognised many more? Depending on the location, some Indigenous groups observe up to six distinct seasons each year. - Siguro pamilyar ka sa apat na season—Tag-init, Taglagas, Taglamig, at Tagsibol—pero alam mo ba na matagal nang kinikilala ng First Nations people ang mas maraming season? Depende sa lokasyon, may mga Indigenous group na nagmamasid ng hanggang anim na magkakaibang season bawat taon.

Riding a bicycle is a common and affordable form of transport in Australia, with people cycling for sport, recreation and to commute. Cycling also comes with some rules to keep all road users safe. - Ang pagbibisikleta ay isang karaniwang at abot-kayang paraan ng transportasyon sa Australia. Maraming tao ang nagbibisikleta para sa sports, libangan, at pag-commute. Kasabay nito, may mga alituntunin sa pagbibisikleta upang mapanatiling ligtas ang lahat ng gumagamit ng kalsada.

In Australia, January 26 is the national day, but the date is contentious. Many migrants who are new to Australia want to celebrate their new home, but it’s important to understand the full story behind the day. - Sa Australia, ang January 26 o Enero 26 ay National Day, ngunit ito ay isang kontrobersyal na petsa. Maraming migrante na bagong dating sa Australia ang nais magdiwang ng kanilang bagong tahanan, ngunit mahalagang maunawaan ang buong kasaysayan ng araw na ito.

If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless it can be difficult knowing who to ask for a safe place to go. You don’t have to feel isolated, and there is no shame in asking for help. There are services that can point you to crisis accommodation and support, wherever you are. - Kung wala kang tirahan o nanganganib na mawalan ng tirahan, mahirap malaman kung kanino hihingi ng tulong para makahanap ng ligtas na lugar. Hindi mo kailangang maramdaman na nag-iisa, at walang dapat ikahiya sa paghingi ng tulong. May mga serbisyo na makakatulong sa’yo na makahanap ng pansamantalang matutuluyan at suporta, nasaan ka man.