Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre

Cultural Competency Training July 2023
2023-07-20 08:30 - 16:00 UTC | Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, Orana Cinema Complex, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6432, Australia
Cultural Competency Training Feb 2023
This training course provides participants with an introduction to traditional Aboriginal culture, history and world view. It also covers contemporary life, social matters and theories and frameworks for working effectively in a culturally competent way. The final section of the course looks at the skills, attitudes and knowledge that a culturally competent person and organisation would exhibit. The course is very full with discussion, games and films.

Cost includes the CCT manual, all course material, morning tea and lunch. $220 per person inc GST. Course starts 8.30am sharp and finishes 4pm.

Come immerse yourself for the day and leave with a depth of understanding and terrific strategies and theories for working on your cultural competency development.

Cost of the course is $220 inc GST which includes morning tea, lunch, manual and all course materials.

To download a booking form, click here. Or email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788 for further info or to enquire about places available.

Nintila Kalgoorlie Aboriginal Film Festival 2023
2023-07-03 18:00 - 2023-07-07 19:30
Nintila Kalgoorlie Aboriginal Film Festival 2023

The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre’s annual Aboriginal film festival runs from Monday 3rd July to Friday 7th July 2023.

A free film is shown at Orana Cinema, Kalgoorlie, for the festival, at 6pm each evening.

There are 4 feature films, one per night, and Thursday night is the short film evening. Everyone is welcome to get a free ticket and attend. Tickets available at the Goldfields Language Centre office.

Check out the films on show this year on this website or our Facebook page. Tickets are free and available from the Language Centre.

For further info, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788

Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course June 2023
2023-06-09 14:30 - 16:30
Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course

This 2-hour course will teach you to hear and pronounce the Goldfields Aboriginal languages correctly. You will also be taught a method to read and write them. We promise you, its not hard and the course is fun to do! Run 2.30-4.30pm on a Friday

You don’t need to bring anything, everything supplied. Cost is $33 inc GST per person.
Bookings essential.

To download a booking form click here. One form per person, thanks. Or for further info, group bookings or to discuss your needs, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788

Cultural Competency Training June 2023
2023-06-08 08:30 - 16:00

Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards 2023: Awards Event
2023-05-18 10:30 - 12:30
Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards 2023: Awards event today!

The Awards are run annually to recognise the language champions in the Goldfields community!

There are 8 categories in the Awards. Nominations are free. Nominate someone or an organisation that you believe should get some recognition for their efforts and achievements. The nomination form is here.

Nominations open Monday 17th April 2023
Nominations close Friday 12th May 2023 at 4pm.
The Award event will be held on Thursday 18th May 2023, 10.30am to 12.30 midday at the Railway Motel Function Room, Kalgoorlie. Members of the public welcome.

to RSVP your attendance, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788

To download a nomination form click here. Or for further info, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788

Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course May 2023
2023-05-12 14:30 - 16:30

Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards 2023: nominations closing date
2023-05-12 09:00 - 16:00
Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards 2023: Nominations close today!

The Awards are run annually to recognise the language champions in the Goldfields community!

There are 8 categories in the Awards. Nominations are free. Nominate someone or an organisation that you believe should get some recognition for their efforts and achievements.

Nominations open Monday 17th April 2023
Nominations close Friday 12th May 2023 at 4pm.
The Award event will be held on Friday 19th May 2023, 10.30am to 12.30 midday at the Railway Motel Function Room, Kalgoorlie.

Nominees need to be First Nations people of the Goldfields or anyone who lives in the region.

Get those nominations in to get someone the recognition they need. To discuss your nomination, call us on 9021 3788 or email info@wangka.com.au

To download a nomination form click here. Or for further info, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788

Cultural Competency Training May 2023
2023-05-11 08:30 - 16:00

Creating a Culturally Safe Organisation training May 2023
2023-05-02 09:00 - 11:00
Creating a Culturally Safe Organisation training

‘Creating a Culturally Safe Organisation’ is aimed at managers, senior staff, CEOs, directors, committee members, and people who are advanced in their cultural awareness and cultural competency. booking form click here

The 2-hour course provides a framework for organisations, services and departments to create a culturally safe organisation for First Nations peoples.

This course addresses ways to ensure First Nations staff and clients do not have their cultural identify assaulted when using a service or working in it, and in fact feel empowered, build resilience and capability.

Course numbers are limited to 10 places. Materials provided include a manual and a USB with a powerpoint presentation to prompt discussion back in the workplace or service, and draft policies to modify for your organisation.

You don’t need to bring anything, everything supplied. Cost is $220 inc GST per person. Bookings essential. Further information.

To download a booking form click here. One form per person, thanks. Or for further info, or to discuss your needs, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788. Or drop into the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre at 2 Burt St, Boulder. WA

Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards 2023: nominations open
2023-04-17 10:00 - 16:30
Goldfields Aboriginal Language Awards 2022: Nominations open today!

The Awards are run annually to recognise the language champions in the Goldfields community! Nomination open today.

There are 8 categories in the Awards. Nominations are free. Nominate someone or an organisation that you believe should get some recognition for their efforts and achievements. Nomination form here.

Nominations open Monday 17th April 2023
Nominations close Friday 12th May 2023 at 4pm.
The Award event will be held on Friday 19th May 2023, 10.30am to 12.30 midday at the Railway Motel Function Room, Kalgoorlie. All welcome to attend.

Nominees need to be anyone who lives in the region. See the form for terms and conditions

Get those nominations in to get someone the recognition they need. To discuss your nomination, call us on 9021 3788 or email info@wangka.com.au

To download a nomination form click here. Or for further info, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788

Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course April 2023
2023-04-14 14:30 - 16:30

Cultural Competency Training April 2023
2023-04-13 08:30 - 16:00

Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course March 2023
2023-03-17 14:30 - 16:30

Cultural Competency Training March 2023
2023-03-16 08:30 - 16:00

Creating a Culturally Safe Organisation training Feb 2023
2023-02-21 09:00 - 11:00

Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course Feb 2023
2023-02-17 14:30 - 16:30

Cultural Competency Training Feb 2023
2023-02-16 08:30 - 16:30

Last Day GALCAC open for 2022
2022-12-23 16:30
Last Day Before Xmas Close
The Language Centre will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 23 December, for staff’s annual leave.
Opening again Thursday 18 January 2023 8.30am.
Don’t forget we are open Sunday 11 December 10-2 for Xmas trading. Come on down! Santa will be in the grotto with his naught elf too! bring kids and fur kids down to take photos and get a treat.

Christmas Sunday Trading Day
2022-12-11 10:00 - 14:00
The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre Open Sunday 11 December 2022.

The Language Centre will be open for a Xmas trading day on Sunday 11 December between 10-2. Head on down to do your shopping or just pop in to say hello!

Santa will be in the grotto with his naught elf assisting. Kids and fur kids who need to see Santa are welcome. Come and take photos! Treats for all.

See you on Sunday 11 December at the Language Centre!

Wangka Soup Friday 25th Nov 2022
2022-11-25 12:00 - 13:30
Wangka Soup Fridays!

Come join the Language Centre staff for a cup of delicious home made soup, a bun and a chat!

Every Friday at the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre 12pm-1:30pm

For further info, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788

Wangka Soup Friday 18th Nov 2022
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:30

Wangka Soup Friday 11th Nov 2022
2022-11-11 12:00 - 13:30

Wangka Soup Friday 4th Nov 2022
2022-11-04 12:00 - 13:30

Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course Nov 2022
2022-11-04 10:00 - 12:00
Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course

This 2-hour course will teach you to hear and pronounce the Goldfields Aboriginal languages correctly. You will also be taught a method to read and write them. We promise you, its not hard and the course is fun to do!

You don’t need to bring anything, everything supplied. Cost is $33 inc GST per person.
Bookings essential.

To download a booking form click here. Or for further info, email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788

Cultural Competency Training Nov 2022
2022-11-03 08:30 - 16:30
Cultural Competency Training Nov 2022
This training course provides participants with an introduction to traditional Aboriginal culture, history and world view. It also covers contemporary life, social matters and theories and frameworks for working effectively in a cross cultural environment. The final section of the course looks at the skills, attitudes and knowledge that a culturally competent person and organisation would exhibit. The course is very full with discussion, games and films.

Cost includes the CCT manual, all course material, morning tea and lunch. $200 per person. Course starts 8.30am sharp and finishes 4pm.

Come immerse yourself for the day and leave with a depth of understanding and terrific strategies and theories for working effectively.

Cost of the course is $200+GST which includes morning tea, lunch, manual and all course materials.

To download a booking form, click here. Or email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788 for further info or to enquire about places available.

Wangka Soup Friday 28th Oct 2022
2022-10-28 12:00 - 13:30

Wangka Soup Friday 21st Oct 2022
2022-10-21 12:00 - 13:30

Wangka Soup Friday 14th Oct 2022
2022-10-14 12:00 - 13:30

Wangka Soup Friday 7th Oct 2022
2022-10-07 12:00 - 13:30

Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course Oct 2022
2022-10-07 10:00 - 12:00
Speak, Read and Write Goldfields Aboriginal Languages course

This 2-hour course will teach you to hear and pronounce the Goldfields Aboriginal languages correctly. You will also be taught a method to read and write them. We promise you, its not hard and the course is fun to do!

You don’t need to bring anything, everything supplied. Cost is $33 inc GST per person.
Bookings essential.

To download a booking form, click here. Or email info@wangka.com.au or phone (08)9021 3788 for further info or to enquire about places available.
