If you are wanting to learn your language but can’t make it to classes, why not try learning online? Our introductory Gumbaynggirr course is now online offering lessons about pronunciation and grammar as well as providing models for an Acknowledgement or Welcome to Country. There are quizzes too, so you can test your own learning. Go to the Publications and … Read More
Brother Stephen Morelli, who has worked with Gumbaynggirr people on language for over thirty years was recently announced as the co-winner of the Patji-Dawes Award. This is Australia’s premier award for teaching a language other than English. Brother Steve was nominated by Gary Williams, our CEO, who, along with everyone else who learned has Gumbaynggirr in the past thirty years, learned … Read More
Despite being one of the wettest days in months, the Muurrbay Open Day on 16 March, to celebrate the completion of our renovations and repairs funded by a Heritage Near Me strategic grant from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage was well attended and a great success. Everyone enjoyed the mini-language classes run by several of out Certificate III … Read More
Our Muurrbay building needs a new roof.The tiles on the roof are old and brittle and the whole roof will need replacing as soon as possible at a cost of around $65,000. Please help Muurrbay with our New Roof Appeal. Click here to read more including how to make a tax deductible donation. All donations, large or small, are received with … Read More
On Sunday 16 February, a graduation ceremony was held for students of the Certificate III in Gumbaynggirr Language and Culture Maintenance. Gumbaynggirr man, and former Australian Senator, Aden Ridgeway, was the guest speaker and presented the certificates. Graduates Standing: L-R: Lindy Moffatt, Blake Cusack, Judith Peen, Raylene McMahon, Debby Elliott, Wendy Morris, Vicky Filewood, Penelope Grace, Lesley Green Sitting: L-R: … Read More