The resumption of the “Ngiyang Burambabirra” project (Language sharing), which was delayed due to COVID-19, saw Forbes, Bogan Gate, Trundle, Tullamore and Peak Hill join Caragabal, Bedgerabong and Parkes schools, preschools, libraries and homework centres finally receive a Wiradjuri language package.
The long-term project was in collaboration with Sisters of Mercy (Parkes), Galari-Lachlan Reconciliation Group, Forbes Wiradjuri Language Group, CMOC Northparkes mine, Forbes Aboriginal and Community Working Party, Forbes Shire Council, Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation and the Department of Primary Industries & Environment in Cowra.
Education packs included – Wiradjuri Dictionary, “Yindyamarra Yambuwan” (15 minute Wiradjuri language film on ‘respecting everything’) DVD, Embossed language notebook supplied by Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation and Wiradjuri language pen.