Fifteen determined and committed students have just finished the first semester of Certificate III in Learning an Endangered language: Gathang. They have completed five of the core units of the course and will continue throughout 2016. This semester, students have studied the sound and spelling system of their language, discussed the status of Gathang, their understanding of the language boundaries, connection to neighbouring languages … Read More
Muurrbay Aboriginal Language & Culture Co-operative will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on the 16th December 2015, at 10:30am. This meeting will be held at 14 Bellwood Rd, Nambucca Heads (Muurrbay Office) Meeting Agenda: TBA
Muurrbay was invited to present at a Bundjalung language workshop in Lismore on November 19th, attended by many Bundjalung Elders and people working with language in many areas such as schools. It was hosted by Gnibi, with master of ceremonies Glen Rhodes of the Aboriginal Language Nest. It was a great opportunity to share Muurrbay’s work. Terrie Lowe is employed … Read More
24/09/2015 Bugalbeh (thank you) to all the people who visited the table for Muurrbay. It was an honour and privileged to listen to all your stories regarding learning language. The joys, struggles and a sense of well-being when hearing and speaking language in our communities was evident. Many found family members in the books and purchases were made and of … Read More
Congratulations to Nesta Walker on your sporting achievements. Nesta is the grandson of Ken Walker- who worked tirelessly to revitalise and support the Gumbaynggirr Language. Nesta is also the son of one of Muurrbay’s head teachers Dallas Walker. Once again Congratulations Nesta!! Article Reads Bowraville Central’s Nesta Walker has made a proud homecoming from the NSW CombinedHigh School State Carnival taking … Read More