Word Up

Word Up: Gordon Hookey 17.09.2022 4:51 ↓

For Word Up this week, artist Gordon Hookey shares some Waanyi language, including a word that describes the sound of a boomerang spinning in the water.

Word Up: Deline Briscoe 10.09.2022 6:57 ↓

Deline Briscoe shares three more Kuku Yalanji words and explains how her relationship with language has developed.

Word Up: Aunty Christine Stuart 03.09.2022 5:04 ↓

Aunty Christine Stuart is a Gubbi Gubbi elder and cultural educator living and working on her country. For Word Up this week she takes you to Queensland's sunshine coast to share some of her language, including the Gubbi Gubbi word for 'fire'.

Word Up: Vince Ross 27.08.2022 6:22 ↓

In the heart of the southern Murray Basin, Uncle Vince Ross shares some of his language — Muthi Muthi.

Word Up: Debra Dank 20.08.2022 7:02 ↓

For Word Up, author Debra Dank shares some Gudanji language, including the name of her favourite food.

Word Up: Joy Bulkanhawuy 13.08.2022 6:01 ↓

Joy Bulkanhawuy shares some of her language — Djabarrpuyŋu Matha.

Word Up: Gail Mabo 06.08.2022 4:29 ↓

Meriam artist Aunty Gail Mabo shares some of her language, including a song that she sings to her young ones.

Word Up: Craig Quartermaine 30.07.2022 5:03 ↓

Craig Quartermaine didn't start learning Noongar language until later in life, but being surrounded by a passionate community is helping him make up for lost time.

Word Up: Brooke Prentis 23.07.2022 6:38 ↓

Wakka Wakka woman Brooke Prentis explains how learning the word for 'emu' highlighted the impact of colonisation for her.

Word Up: Stephen Pigram 16.07.2022 ↓

Musician Stephen Pigram explains why he cherished learning Yawuru language from his grandmother.

Word Up: Tuuli Narkle 09.07.2022 ↓

Yued and Wiilman Noongar actress Tuuli Narkle shares some Noongar language, including the word for spirit.

Word Up: Deanne Gilson 02.07.2022 5:22 ↓

Wadawurrung artist Deanne Gilson shares some language that has been important to her art practice.

Word Up: Dr Wendy Ludwig 25.06.2022 5:42 ↓

For Word Up this week we travel to the Top End to learn some Kungarakan from Dr Wendy Ludwig.

Word Up: Jasmine Seymour 18.06.2022 5:07 ↓

Jasmine Seymour is a Dharug writer, artist and teacher with a passion for learning and revitalising her language.

Word Up: Uncle Michael Jarrett 11.06.2022 4:44 ↓

Uncle Michael has been instrumental in starting and teaching many Gumbaynggirr language programs in northern New South Wales.

Word Up: Meyne Wyatt 04.06.2022 5:54 ↓

Actor and playwright Meyne Wyatt shares some of his mother's language — Wangkatha.

Word Up: Jessie Lloyd 28.05.2022 5:29 ↓

Musician Jessie Lloyd shares some Kala Lagaw Ya from the Torres Strait, including a phrase that'll make you check yourself.

Word Up: Uncle Wes Marne 21.05.2022 7:39 ↓

For Uncle Wes Marne being an Elder is no joke. For Word Up, he shares some of the Bigambul words that he learnt from the stories of his old people.

Word Up: Nardi Simpson 14.05.2022 7:23 ↓

Nardi Simpsons shares some of her language — Yuwaalaraay.

Word Up: Gail Neuss 07.05.2022 7:44 ↓

For Word Up this week Ngarigo woman Gail Neuss takes us to the Snowy Mountains.

Word Up: Benny Wilson 30.04.2022 6:39 ↓

Jagera man Benny Wilson shares some of his language — including the name for a special mountain on his Country.

Word Up: Maree Yoelu 16.04.2022 ↓

Maree Yoelu shares some Batjamalh words from her short story, Song of the Narwadina which is featured in Unlimited Futures.

Word Up: Tania Wanganeen 09.04.2022 7:02 ↓

For Word Up this week we hear some of the traditional language of South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, Narungga. 

Word Up: Aidan Hartshorn 02.04.2022 4:42 ↓

Aidan Hartshorn is a Walgalu man of the Ngurmal Nation, situated in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains region in New South Wales.

Word Up: Andy Saunders 26.03.2022 5:09 ↓

For Word Up this week Andy Saunders shares some Gathang language with us