Yuuingan Dhilla Yari | 2026 Indigenous Languages Forum

Yuuingan Dhilla Yari: Indigenous Languages Forum

[YOO-IN-gan DIL-ah YAR-ee]

Yuuingan Dhilla Yari returns in 2026 as a one-day forum with the theme Create to Connect: First Languages in Action, shining a light on the many ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are being strengthened, shared and celebrated.

Bringing together language practitioners, creatives, educators, researchers, organisations and community members, the forum will explore how first languages across the country are being activated through community initiatives, education, digital storytelling, contemporary media and public programs.

Guided by MC Scott Wilson, Gooniyandi and Gajerrong man and co-founder and author of INDIGIVERSE, the day will centre conversation, connection and knowledge sharing. The morning program will feature a keynote presentation from Common Ground, co-presented by CEO Gemma Pol and Vanessa Morris, followed by a facilitated panel conversation.

Following the morning program, the afternoon will open into a more informal community yarning space for networking, exchange and connection. The afternoon will include opportunities to:

• Visit community exchange tables with practitioners and organisations working across language, education, collections, cultural heritage and creative practice
• Learn about resources, programs and pathways that support First Languages work
• Take part in curator tours of Through Mununjali Eyes in kuril dhagun
• Hear from Creative Residents through spotlights featuring First Nations artists and language-led creative projects

Whether you are already deeply involved in language work or just starting to explore what is possible for your community, this year’s forum will offer space to listen, learn, connect and be inspired.

Full program and registration details coming soon.

We are proud to offer complimentary tickets to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for this forum, supported through Federal funding.

Additional registration options welcome:

• General admission: $60.00 (GST inclusive)
• Not-for-profit organisations: $20.00 (GST inclusive)

Online-only attendees can register for a free livestream ticket to access the keynote presentation and panel discussion.

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