Word Up

Growing up Angela Giles would often need to blend Ngarrindjeri with English, but over the years she's been building her vocabulary.

Dwyane Wyles shares some Warrgamay words about kinship.

Aunty Kerry Charlton shares some words in Yuggera language, including one for an iconic Australian bird.

Yinin Dhurrkay is a language worker, respected elder, and dancer from Yolŋu country.

Angelina Karadada Boona shares some of her language — Wunambal — and explains why all her paintings are of Wandjina.

Corey Webster — or Nooky as he's known to fans of Australian hip hop — shares three of his favourite words from his language, Dhurga of the Yuin Nation.

Award winning author Marie Munkara explains some of the complexities of Rembarranga and shares a few of her words.

Gulwanyang Moran has been following in her mother's footsteps, learning and sharing their language — Gathang.

Latisha Harris says hearing elders speaking Wiradjuri with love and ease ignited her passion for learning language.

Paul Collis shares some Barkindji words that demonstrate the beauty of his country, and his culture.