Language Interview Project

Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have shared their personal language stories through the Language Interview Project. Their stories are a great resource for generating  language awareness with educators, community and students. Some stories are already available for download at the bottom of this page, with more to be added in the near future.

Three Way Strong

means celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's linguistic diversity and prowess.

The information contained in Language Perspectives has been put together in response to requests for information from schools by Denise Angelo, Teacher, Linguist and Senior Project Officer for ESL – ISSU. The material is used in workshop contexts and should not be seen as stand-alone information. 

 Curriculum Guidelines for English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners

Information about Curriculum Guidelines for ESL Learners, Bandscales for ESL Learners, Alignment of Bandscales for ESL Learners currently being used in Queensland, and QCARF requirements for ESL Learners can all be found at http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/framework/p-12/esl-learners.html                    

Understanding Children's Languages Project [UCLAP]

Understanding Children's Language Project [UCLAP] supports responses to COAG’s Closing the Gap, especially with regard to addressing disadvantage and improving educational outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who speak languages other than English at home. READ MORE CLICK HERE