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The Gumbaynggirr Daari Research Project provides an empirical investigation of community-driven educational initiatives in two NSW schools that aim to serve revitalisation goals while meeting mainstream educational requirements. This project was developed in partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust (ALT), Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School (GGFS), Kulai Preschool (Kulai), and Western Sydney University (WSU). The study employed Indigenous Knowledge Research (IKR) methodologies, featuring adult and child yarning sessions to explore how the revitalisation of Gumbaynggirr language and culture contributes to the emergence and ongoing development of culturally responsive educational contexts at Kulai and GGFS.

This multi-generational case study approach captured perspectives from Elders, community members, teachers and students, providing a viewpoint rarely found in current Australian language revitalisation research. Four broad themes encapsulated by the term ‘Gumbaynggirr Daari’ (Gumbaynggirr Strong) — ‘Gumbaynggirr language,’ ‘cultural literacy,’ ‘wellbeing,’ and ‘identity’ — underpinned the study. Sub-themes emerging from the data demonstrate that language revitalisation operates as a dynamic, interconnected process arising from the specific histories and aspirations of the local language community. This research contributes significant empirical evidence illuminating the historical trajectory and current expressions of First Nations language reclamation, offering insights for other First Nations communities developing similar culturally responsive educational approaches.

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2025-12-15
2026-01-24

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Keywords: bilingual education ; wellbeing ; Gumbaynggirr ; language revitalisation ; identity ; cultural literacy

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