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The State Library of NSW has seen a surge in demand for books in to read in community languages. As the library’s multicultural service celebrates its 50th year, more than 35 thousand books in languages other than English are reaching readers across NSW at any one time. The State library has grown from 14 languages …
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Calls are growing for governments around the country to adopt Indigenous naming policies alongside English. Languages once pushed to the edge of existence are now being revitalised to honour of First Nations peoples’ heritage. National Radio News reporter Remy Naughton asked Co-Chair for the First Nations Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Ngarra Muarry, why the proposal …
Australia is grappling with a shortage of language interpreters , which is impacting essential support services for NDIS clients from culturally and linguistically, also known as CALD diverse backgrounds. According to the NDIS’ 2022-2023 quarterly report, the total number of CALD participants is over 54,000, while less than 3,000 interpreters are currently contracted to TIS …
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Learning a new language is a breeze for young children. But for adults, while still possible, it becomes far more of a challenge. Numerous tools are readily available to help with learning, such as in person classes, online and digital aids as well as phone apps such as Duolingo. However, according to linguists nothing is …