Word Up

Wakka Wakka woman Brooke Prentis explains how learning the word for 'emu' highlighted the impact of colonisation for her.

Musician Stephen Pigram explains why he cherished learning Yawuru language from his grandmother.

Yued and Wiilman Noongar actress Tuuli Narkle shares some Noongar language, including the word for spirit.

Wadawurrung artist Deanne Gilson shares some language that has been important to her art practice.

For Word Up this week we travel to the Top End to learn some Kungarakan from Dr Wendy Ludwig.

Jasmine Seymour is a Dharug writer, artist and teacher with a passion for learning and revitalising her language.

Uncle Michael has been instrumental in starting and teaching many Gumbaynggirr language programs in northern New South Wales.

Actor and playwright Meyne Wyatt shares some of his mother's language — Wangkatha.

Musician Jessie Lloyd shares some Kala Lagaw Ya from the Torres Strait, including a phrase that'll make you check yourself.

For Uncle Wes Marne being an Elder is no joke. For Word Up, he shares some of the Bigambul words that he learnt from the stories of his old people.