GALC is very pleased to release a new alphabet chart for the Mirniny language. This chart was created from detailed analysis of historical records and a few tape recordings of the Mirniny language, thanks to linguist, Jackie Coffin. Chart copies of the alphabet suitable for the wall, classroom or office are available from GALC at […]

GALC is pleased to release a new body part chart in the Cundeelee Wangka (CW) language. CW is described by speakers as a south-western dialect of Pitjantjatjarra that creolised on Cundeelee Mission into its current form. The body part chart is available here as a free download. Now available in a beautiful, laminated poster at GALC […]

The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre is very pleased to announce that we now have a YouTube channel! The films made by GALC in the last 5 years will be on this channel. Check it out! The films produced for the Nintila: 5-Minute Phone Film Competition 2019 are all uploaded. We look forward to seeing the films […]

GALC is very pleased to offer a new course to the public. ‘Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages’ is a 2-hour course designed to teach the participant how to pronounce the languages of the region correctly. The course also teaches participants how to read and write the languages. We can assure you, it is […]

CCT Presenter, Les Schultz, presenting a CCT certificate to the Hon. Kyle McGinn 2019 GALC is again running the full-day Cultural Competency Training in 2020. Further info on the CCT course can be found here. The course will be run on the following monthly dates. Group bookings for between 10-20 people can be made a […]

Announcing the winners of the Nintila: 5-minute Phone Film Competition 2019. Category 1: Youth aged 16-22 ‘Kuuti’, Wingellina Youth Category 2: Women aged 23+ ‘Nyamanka’ Edie Ulrich Category 3: Men aged 23+ ‘Yarnta Yurakaan’ Brian Champion Snr and Brian Champion Jnr Category 4: People’s Choice ‘Lost Boys’, Blackstone Community Congratulations to all the winners! A […]

Position Filled Aug 2019. The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre is looking for an experienced linguist for the position of Field Linguist. The position is based in Kalgoorlie and entails extensive field work through the Goldfields region on Aboriginal languages. Working with a small, dynamic team in Kalgoorlie, the field linguist will be involved in a […]

GALC is now taking order for 3 types of NAIDOC 2019 polo shirts. Orders need to be in and paid for by Friday 17th May 2019. Sizes for shirts range from S to XL. Shirts are $50 each. The order form can be found here. Check out the size guide on the order form and […]

Calling all aspiring film makers!!!! Get your phone out and make a film!  GALC is very pleased to launch Nintila: 5-minute Phone Film Competition 2019 This film competition is for films between 3-5 minutes in length that contain at least 50% of the dialogue in a Goldfields Aboriginal language. That can be oral language, hand […]