[RNLD] changes to Indigenous Languages Support Program announced

Mon Apr 13 07:07:40 UTC 2015

Dear all

I don't think anybody has yet commented on the change from 'Languages' to
'Languages and Arts' - is there not a worry that funds previously earmarked
for language programmes might be redirected to arts projects with little or
no language element?

Best wishes

Julia

On 13 April 2015 at 02:09, Ruth Singer <ruth.singer at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> I emailed the 'Indigenous Languages' (language centres)  contact email
> address about applying for funding for a new language centre and didn't get
> a definite 'no'. They encouraged my interest and mentioned that more
> information will be available online soon.
>
> So I think they don't actually know yet if they will be funding new
> language centres or not.
>
> But we have a language centre building fitted out with a new computer,
> bookshelves and Mawng language resources. Have also had an expression of
> interest in the job of language centre coordinator. So we're all ready to
> be funded!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ruth
>
> On 2 April 2015 at 08:20, Margaret Florey <mflorey at rnld.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> Regarding the comments and queries that have followed from my posting a
>> couple of days ago, I think many of us are still feeling our way and
>> working with the preliminary information that we're receiving from ILS (now
>> ILA program).
>>
>> In response to some of the queries:
>>
>> We've been told by ILS that the "Framework to guide the planning,
>> implementation and review of language projects" is being developed by First
>> Languages Australia http://www.firstlanguages.org.au/. We were also told
>> that other people/organisations will be consulted and asked to provide
>> input before it is finalised and adopted. There's no guidance yet on
>> timeframe and process.
>>
>>
>> My understanding is that the development of the Framework does come from
>> genuine concern in the department to provide more guided support to people
>> undertaking language projects. However, as Peter noted and those of us in
>> the field realise, there are clear challenges to developing such a
>> framework and it remains to be seen how effectively it will be framed and
>> implemented.
>>
>>
>>
>> The FAQs indicate that the door is *not* entirely closed to new language
>> programs
>> http://arts.gov.au/topics/indigenous-arts-languages-and-culture/frequently-asked-questions
>> As I read it, a big difference in the new approach is splitting the funding
>> into three streams:
>>
>> Indigenous Languages and Arts (Languages) - *direct offer*
>>
>> Indigenous Languages and Arts (Projects) - *competitive round* "which is
>> expected to open mid-2015"
>>
>> "one-off or ad hoc grants that do not involve a planned selection process
>> but are designed to meet a specific policy outcome or an urgent or
>> specialised requirement." This seems to be similar to the Strategic
>> Initiative Grants which existed under the ILS program, and were also
>> non-competitive and primarily allocated according to initiatives identified
>> within the department.
>>
>>
>> I don't think that this is just a one year strategy. It appears to be a
>> strategy that is is intended to continue beyond 2016.
>>
>> I hope this helps a little. We'll continue to add information as it comes
>> to hand.
>>
>> Note too that the web page suggests that "If you have any questions
>> regarding the new arrangements for the Indigenous Languages and Arts
>> (Languages) stream , please email Indigenouslanguages at arts.gov.au" so go
>> for it folk!
>>
>> best wishes,
>> Margaret
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1 April 2015 at 13:45, Peter Austin <pa2 at soas.ac.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> Margaret
>>>
>>> Thanks for sending around this information -- it is very interesting to
>>> see, and try to understand from afar, the new approach being adopted.
>>>
>>> One change that seems to be significant, at least from my position of
>>> ignorance outside Australia, is the following:
>>>
>>> "The Ministry for the Arts is developing a Framework to guide the
>>> planning, implementation and review of language projects funded through
>>> Indigenous Languages and Arts (Languages). The Framework aims to assist
>>> Indigenous communities to make more informed decisions about their plans
>>> for the revival or maintenance of their language(s). All Indigenous
>>> Languages and Arts (Languages) funding recipients, in particular language
>>> centres, will be required to use the Framework in the planning, implementation
>>> and review of their language activities. Funding recipients will also be
>>> required to use the Framework to develop a Language Plan (depending on the
>>> type of language project) for each of the languages being targeted. Funding
>>> recipients will be required to consult with Indigenous communities in the
>>> development of their language plan."
>>>
>>> Given that language revival and maintenance are undertheorised and no
>>> "proven methods" exist, I wonder who is specifying this "Framework" and
>>> what it might look like. Any ideas?
>>>
>>> Peter
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 31 March 2015 at 12:55, Margaret Florey <mflorey at rnld.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear RNLDers,
>>>>
>>>> Senator George Brandis, Minister for the Arts, today issued a press
>>>> release outlining changes to the Indigenous Languages Support Program. See
>>>> http://www.attorneygeneral.gov.au/Mediareleases/Pages/2015/FirstQuarter/31-March-2015-Improvements-to-Indigenous-Arts,-Languages-and-Culture-Funding-Programs.aspx
>>>>
>>>> According to the press release, the new Indigenous Languages and Arts
>>>> program will fund organisations that support the revival and maintenance of
>>>> Indigenous languages, and provide career opportunities and pathways for
>>>> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language workers. Operational funds
>>>> for art and languages centres and service delivery organisations will be
>>>> delivered through targeted grants (direct offers) from 1 July 2015.
>>>>
>>>> In addition to Senator Brandis' press release the Indigenous Languages
>>>> Support web site has already been modified to become Indigenous Languages
>>>> and Arts. See
>>>> http://arts.gov.au/topics/indigenous-arts-languages-and-culture/indigenous-languages-and-arts.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The web site includes more details on the changes. The FAQ page
>>>> http://arts.gov.au/…/indigenous-…/frequently-asked-questions
>>>> <http://arts.gov.au/topics/indigenous-arts-languages-and-culture/frequently-asked-questions>
>>>> provides some detail on the process of direct offers to be made to
>>>> targetted organisations, and the application process that will open later
>>>> for language projects.
>>>>
>>>> We understand that guidelines are likely to be finalised and released
>>>> in the next couple of weeks.
>>>>
>>>> best wishes
>>>> Margaret
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Dr Margaret Florey
>>>> DRIL Director
>>>> Resource Network for Linguistic Diversity
>>>>
>>>> I am usually available in the office Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
>>>> Fridays except when I am travelling to deliver DRIL training workshops
>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
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>>> Marit Rausing Chair in Field Linguistics
>>> Director, Endangered Languages Academic Programme
>>> Research Tutor and PhD Convenor
>>> Department of Linguistics, SOAS
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>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Dr Margaret Florey
>> DRIL Director
>> Resource Network for Linguistic Diversity
>>
>> I am usually available in the office Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
>> Fridays except when I am travelling to deliver DRIL training workshops
>>
>> ph: +61 (03) 9041-5474 (office)
>> mob: 0488 086 031
>> skype: RNLDorg
>> Suite 1107, 530 Little Collins Street
>> Melbourne, Victoria 3000
>>
>> www.rnld.org
>> ABN 24 215 634 040
>>
>
>

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