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Batchelor Institute Celebrates Role in First Nations Languages Education
Home Batchelor Institute Celebrates Role in First Nations Languages Education
06 March 2025
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Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister for Education of $11 million in grants for the First Nations Languages Education (FNLE) program. With over $669,000 from the Commonwealth Department of Education awarded in late 2024, Batchelor is delivering two vital projects to strengthen Tiwi and Pertame languages through community-driven efforts.

“Keeping Tiwi Strong” is a partnership with experienced Tiwi teachers, that aims to ‘grow-up’ a new generation of Tiwi speakers through delivery of Certificate III and IV programs who will be committed to support the maintenance of Tiwi language and culture through education in schools, playgroups and in community. The “Pertame Arratya Ngetyek”  grows a new generation of Tiwi language keepers through Certificate III and IV programs, alongside participation in the NT’s annual bilingual conference. The program is training 10 Pertame parent educators in the Fluency Transfer System, ensuring this endangered language thrives through immersion and online study.

These initiatives are part of the FNLE’s broader effort, supporting more than 100 trainee language educators and partnerships with over 70 schools nationwide. Developed with First Languages Australia, the program reflects the unique aspirations of Aboriginal communities to sustain their languages.

“These projects showcase our commitment to First Nations education across the Northern Territory,” said Professor Kathryn Gilbey, Executive Dean at Batchelor Institute. “We’re proud to support the FNLE’s mission to preserve Aboriginal languages for future generations.”

For more information or to arrange an interview, contact:

Sean Rung 

Public Relations, Media and Communications Coordinator

Batchelor Institute

Mobile: 0450 701 003 

Email: sean.rung@batchelor.edu.au 

About Batchelor Institute:  Located in Batchelor, Northern Territory, on Kungarakan and Warai country, Batchelor Institute (RTO No: 0383) is a leader in Indigenous tertiary education, delivering culturally grounded programmes across the NT. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we operate, paying respects to their Elders past, present, and future.