Indigenous Language Programs in South Australian Schools: Issues, Dilemmas and Solutions

Whilst there are many similarities between the situation of Indigenous languages in New South Wales and South Australia, there are some important differences. One obvious difference is the presence and influence of Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara and related dialects in South Australia, which are amongst the `strongest' and most widely spoken languages in the country. But South Australia also has a range of languages spanning the entire spectrum. As in NSW, some of these languages are undergoing something of a revival through efforts in schools and community language projects.