At the time of colonisation, it is estimated that between 750,000-1 million Aboriginal people (consisting of 700 tribes) spoke 250 languages throughout Australia. Today, the number of Indigenous languages learnt by children and used in everyday life is thought to have fallen below 20. In recent years, governments at the national and state level have sought to prioritise the revival of Indigenous language teaching and learning.

Jasmine Seymour has worked as a linguist, educator and advocate to support the revitalisation of the Dharug Dhalang (Dharug Language). Jasmine is a Dharug woman belonging to the Burubiranggal people; she is also a descendant of Maria Locke, a prominent Aboriginal figure in Sydney during the eighteenth century.

Jasmine is committed to the revival of the Dharug Dhalang as a living language.

She has published several bilingual picture books, written in both Dharug and English. Jasmine will speak about Indigenous language revitalisation and her ongoing work with Dharug.

This will be an on-campus, in-person event and is suitable for people of all ages (parents, students, staff, and the community).

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