Congratulations Graduates!
A huge shoutout to all the amazing students graduating today at our Southern Office in Raymond Terrace — your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder!
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Welcome our new Languages Manager Lesley Woods!
We are thrilled to welcome Lesley Woods to the team at Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative as our new Languages Manager!
Lesley is a proud Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan woman with a PhD in Linguistics from the Australian National University. She brings over 20 years of experience working ethically and collaboratively with Indigenous communities and their languages across New South Wales and Western Australia.
Her deep commitment to li...
Bamay Possum’s Party
The Bamay Possum's Party children's book is now available for purchase from Muurrbay!
The cost for each book is $20. Come in and grab your copy!
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Muurrbay Languages Manager Position
Muurrbay is seeking a passionate and experienced Languages Manager to expertly lead a dynamic team of Linguists, Language Workers, and Consultants ensuring the delivery of effective language support to Aboriginal communities across our region. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real contribution to Aboriginal language maintenance and cultural sustainability in a supportive, culturally rich workplace.
To view full job description and/o...
Uncle Micklo, Gumbaynggirr Elder and Muurrbay chairperson, leads Choir that teaches locals to sing in Gumbaynggirr
The Girrwaa Duguula (People Together) choir, founded by Gumbaynggirr Elder and Muurrbay chairperson Michael "Micklo" Jarrett, offers a unique opportunity for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants to learn and sing in the Gumbaynggirr language. Meeting weekly on the New South Wales mid-north coast, the choir blends traditional and contemporary songs to revitalize the language and foster community connections. With members ranging from schoolchild...
Holiday Closure
Muurrbay will be closed from Friday 22nd December 2023, and will reopen on Wednesday 3rd January 2024.Many of our staff are taking extended leave and will be away for longer than that official closure. Please send any enquiries to the office by phone (02 6569 4294) or email admin@muurrbay.org.au
Requests will be processed as soon as possible, but responses will be slower than usual over the holiday period.Have a safe and happy new year.
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EOI available for next Gathang Cert 3
Expressions of Interest for Gathang Cert III
Muurrbay is currently taking Expressions of Interest for a Certificate III in Learning an Australian First Nation's Language. This course would be run across three locations, and would begin in 2024. If you are interested, please read and fill out this EOI form, and return by email to julie.long@muurrbay.org.au by 31st October 2023. Please note: this course will not be available to non-Indigenous people....
Audio books
Gumbaynggirr Yuludarla stories coming to audio!
Muurrbay is working on a project to create audio books for Gumbaynggirr stories, in partnership with Blakbooks, Tranby and Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC). The first stage of recording happened in February 2022 in the studios of Grow the Music in Toormina.
Christian Lugnan
The recording team
Kaleesha Morris
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Gumbaynggirr Language workshop for educators
Muurrbay Chairperson Micklo Jarrett presents at workshop
From "News of the Area" April 7:
On Thursday 24 March, education professionals who are committed to the delivery of Gumbaynggirr language in schools attended a workshop in Nambucca Heads to learn more about the Gumbaynggirr Language and Culture program.
The Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal Language and Culture Nest was first launched in February 2014 and covers Coffs Harbour, South Grafton, Mack...
Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School
Banyjarrambi!!! The Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School opened on April 7 and Muurrbay CEO Gary Williams and staff were excited to attend.
It was a proud day for all Gumbaynggirr people and supporters: the opening of the first bilingual school featuring an Aboriginal language in NSW, starting with K – Year 2, but growing to cater for Year 12 students by 2030.
Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Two Path Strong, under the leadership of CEO Clark Webb and Muurr...