Word Up

Clark Webb has been hugely influential in bringing Gumbaynggirr back into his home community, even helping establish the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School.

Actor and singer Ursula Yovich's love of languages is intrinsically linked with her love of music.

For Word Up today Ursula is sharing some of her mother's language, Burarra.

For Word Up this week, artist Gordon Hookey shares some Waanyi language, including a word that describes the sound of a boomerang spinning in the water.

Deline Briscoe shares three more Kuku Yalanji words and explains how her relationship with language has developed.

Aunty Christine Stuart is a Gubbi Gubbi elder and cultural educator living and working on her country.

For Word Up this week she takes you to Queensland's sunshine coast to share some of her language, including the Gubbi Gubbi word for 'fire'.

In the heart of the southern Murray Basin, Uncle Vince Ross shares some of his language — Muthi Muthi.

For Word Up, author Debra Dank shares some Gudanji language, including the name of her favourite food.

Joy Bulkanhawuy shares some of her language — Djabarrpuyŋu Matha.

Meriam artist Aunty Gail Mabo shares some of her language, including a song that she sings to her young ones.

Craig Quartermaine didn't start learning Noongar language until later in life, but being surrounded by a passionate community is helping him make up for lost time.