Dear RNLDers,<br><br>Two interesting reports concerning Australia's Indigenous languages are available for download.<br><br>The Commonwealth Ombudsman has released a report on "Talking in Language: Indigenous language interpreters and government communication". The <a href="http://www.ombudsman.gov.au/media-releases/show/176">media release</a> states that the wider use of Indigenous language interpreters would help to break down communication barriers and build stronger relationships between many Indigenous Australians, governments and service providers.<br>
<br>The report, which contains 7 recommendations, can be downloaded from the <a href="http://www.ombudsman.gov.au/">Commonwealth Ombudsman</a>'s site.<br><br>A second report "Review of Australian Government Investment in the Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Sector 2010" can be downloaded from the <a href="http://www.arts.gov.au/indigenous/broadcasting/review">Office for the Arts</a> site. This review addresses the role of broadcasting services in supporting the maintenance of Indigenous languages. It raises concerns about content in Indigenous languages, and highlights the need for stronger links between government programs funding language projects and broadcasting.<br>
<br>kind regards,<br clear="all"><br>Resource Network for Linguistic Diversity<br><a href="http://www.rnld.org">www.rnld.org</a><br><br>Directors<br>Margaret Florey<br>Nick Thieberger<br><br>Email: <a href="mailto:contact.rnld@gmail.com">contact.rnld@gmail.com</a><br>
Ph: +61 (0)4 3186-3727 (mob.)<br>skype: margaret_florey<br>