Yalinguth vs First Nations Languages

Yalinguth (“yesterday” in Woi Wurrung) is a mobile app/ audio augmented reality experience that connects people to place and history through geo-located soundscapes and stories told by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In keeping with oral traditions, and to minimise screens, Yalinguth is expressed entirely through sound. The overall premise of Yalinguth is guided by the words of the Elders that “we need to go back, to go forwards”. Yalinguth aims to connect students, tourists, and the local community with important firsthand historical accounts, increasing people’s knowledge of the Aboriginal history of Victoria. The purpose is to increase empathy, respect, community connection, and to celebrate the Elders who paved the way for Aboriginal Rights in Victoria and Australia. With this, Yalinguth aims to contribute to the processes of truth telling, healing and reconciliation. Yalinguth contains two separate audio walks in Melbourne, Australia: the first to launch was the birthplace of the rights movement, Gertrude Street in Fitzroy; and the second along the Birrarung/Yarra River in the Melbourne CBD. Yalinguth can only be heard once you are at these locations and is best experienced with headphones.

At Burraga, we believe that learning languages can connect, empower, and revitalise culture. In partnership with local communities, we bring the rich tapestry of First Nations languages to the forefront of learning through comprehensive, engaging, and culturally respectful online learning experiences. Access interactive language learning games and authentic cultural learning materials, contributed and managed by local First Nations communities from across Australia. Learning experiences are developed in collaboration with First Nations communities, ensuring that every word and phrase is authentic and respectfully presented.