• Our Dreaming
• The wisdom of our Elders
• Language comes from country
• Culture and language are one
• Language empowers communities Language lives in families and communities
• Keeping true to the words of our ancestors
• Collaboration strengthens us all
• Our languages are living and growing
• The human right to be bilingual
  

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What We Do

To revitalise HRLM, Darkinyung, Gathang, Dhanggati, Gumbaynggirr, Yaygirr and Bundjalung, we …

• Conduct quality research
• Record Elders and speakers
• Publish language texts
• Deliver certificate courses
• Develop teaching resources
• Host community language yarn ups
• Mentor language champions
• Provide language advice & translations
• Run a community hub and meeting place
• Auspice community language projects
  

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Strategic Pillars

• Sustainability: Strengthen staff, systems, and secure funding; implement succession planning for key leadership roles.
• Regional Language Support: Provide teaching resources and deliver workshops for the seven languages in the region.
• Focused Projects: Develop specific resources (e.g., Certificate courses) for individual languages like Gathang and Gumbaynggirr.
• Cultural Revitalization: Promote cultural expression through storytelling, arts, and performance.
  
  

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Goals

• Resource Expansion: Increase published resources (e.g., apps, dictionaries).
• Course Delivery: Offer more Certificate I–III programs.
• Cultural Integration: Increase community participation and language use in new domains (workplaces, signage, media).
• Sustainability: Train new staff and strengthen governance through Board development.

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Muurrbay

Muurrbay aims to remain a leader in Aboriginal language revitalization by supporting regional communities, delivering high-quality educational programs, and promoting sustainable growth. With a clear focus on collaboration, research, and cultural expression, this strategic plan ensures a strong foundation for the years ahead.