A total of 51 projects will share in the funding.

Morambilla Voices, the shape of water. Photograph by Noni Carroll.
Photograph by Noni Carroll.

The Indigenous Languages and Arts program will invest around $45 million in 2024–25 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to express, conserve and sustain their cultures through languages and arts activities across Australia.

The program recognises that languages and arts are integral to the identity, connection with culture and emotional health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This funding round will see close to $10 million shared amongst 51 projects, with recipients including:

  • Pila Nguru Aboriginal Corporation —support to maintain and actively promote the practice of Pitjantjatjara sign language in Tjuntjuntjara community, Western Australia, by creating a community archive including a book, videos and interactive flashcards.
  • Gadhungal Marring Pty Ltd—support to deliver an immersive language program for Indigenous youth, with children learning traditional language by creating song and dance showcased by community corroborees and participating in a language camp on Country.
  • Melbourne Fringe—funding to develop and present five new First Nations performance works by emerging and established artists for the Deadly Fringe program, including providing artistic and cultural support to ensure strong community engagement and cultural protocols.

The full list of recipients can be found on the Indigenous Languages and Arts program page.