Printed Learning Resources

The MLT is committed to providing physical and digital learning resources for Aboriginal communities. The MLT Press provides copies of out-of-print resources to ensure accessibility. The MLT also works with a number of partner organisations and communities to develop new resources to ensure the continued use of language.

Tanganekald Yan! Tanganekald Langauage Flashcards

Published by ALLSA (Aboriginal Living Languages Co-operative SA), 2022.

ALLSA is a joint venture between the South Australian Museum, the University of Adelaide’s Mobile Language Team, and the Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation.

Artwork by the late Jacob Stengle (Karumapuli).

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Arabana Yanhi! Arabana Language Flashcards

Published by ALLSA (Aboriginal Living Languages Co-operative SA), 2022.

ALLSA is a joint venture between the South Australian Museum, the University of Adelaide’s Mobile Language Team, and Aboriginal communities of South Australia.

Artwork by Lakota Milera-Weetra.

ALLSA WEBSITE

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Wangkangurru Wangka-purru

‘Full of Language’ An introduction to Wangkangurru, language of the Mikirri (Simpson Desert)

Published by Mobile Language Team Press 2022.

Jim Crombie, Joyce Crombie & Jean Barr-Crombie

First Edition April 2022

Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi people retain cultural and intellectual ownership of the Wangkangurru language and must be consulted before its use in any capacity outside of Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi community.

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Adnyamathanha Language flashcards

Published by MLT Press, 2022.

Produced by the Mobile Language Team in partnership with Leigh Creek Area School.

Artwork by Leigh Creek Area School students. Language approved by Adnyamathanha Elders in Leigh Creek.

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Yarnin’ with Grandpa

Published by MLT Press, 2021.

This book is a collection of stories from Arabana elder Thanthi Syd Strangways about growing up on Arabana Country.

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Ari Finniss-inga Minhathirnda (What we do at Finniss)

Published by MLT Press, 2021.

A bilingual Arabana book written by Arabana Wangka community workshop participants in 2019 and translated by Elder Sydney Strangways. Designs by Lakota Milera-Weetra.

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Wangkangurru Language Flashcards

Published by MLT Press, 2020.

This flashcard set contains Wangkangurru language with beautiful artwork by ‘Two Sisters Talking’ Anpanuwa Joyce Crombie & Aulpunda Jean Barr-Crombie.

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Arabana Wangka Flashcards

Published by MLT Press, 2020.

This flashcard set contains 60 Arabana words and phrases accompanied by photography and imagery by Lakota Milera-Weetra.

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Athu Nhanhika (I Saw)

Published by MLT Press, 2020

An Arabana bilingual children’s book written by Elder Sydney Strangways. This charming story is accompanied by illustrations and photos by Lakota Milera-Weetra.

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Adnyamathanha Culture Guide and Language Book

Co-authored by Terrence and Josephine Coulthard. Published in 2020.

This book is the first published Adnyamathanha dictionary and contains a variety of songs, photos, social history, Muda (History) and grammar points.

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Nukunu Language Poster

MLT Press 2020

This poster features over 50 words in Nukunu language and artwork by Jessica Turner.

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A Grammar of the Arabana-Wangkangurru Language, Lake Eyre Basin, South Australia

Luise Hercus, 1994. Reprinted by the MLT Press in 2019

This reprint features a new cover designed by MLT trainee Lakota Milera-Weetra. The reprint was launched in 2019 at Pt Augusta.

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A Grammar of the Wirangu Language From the West Coast of South Australia

Luise Hercus, 1999. Reprinted by the MLT Press in 2018.

This reprint features a new cover design by 7 year old Charli Cox from Ceduna. The reprint was launched in 2018.

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Wamparla Apira : Possums and Tall Trees

An Arabana Story by Thanthi Syd Strangways, Illustrated by Kathy Arbon. Published by Indigenous Literacy Foundation in 2018.

You can listen to the text of this story recorded by the Mobile Language Team.

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Children’s Talking Book : Arlaluwa Wangka-Thimparda, Part 2: Sentences

Wangkangurru language, Language of the Munathirri (Simpson Desert), Birdsville, Wirrarri

As told and Illustrated by Two Sisters Talking Anpanuwa Joyce Crombie, Aulpunda Jean Barr Crombie. With assistance of Jim Crombie.

Published by Red Ridge Interior Queensland in 2019. Linguistic support provided by the Mobile Language Team

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Looking for Tucker : Murru manhilhuku yukarnda

A story in Wangkangurru language and English by Two Sisters Talking Anpanuwa Joyce Crombie and Aulpunda Jean Barr-Crombie. With the assistance of Jim Crombie.

Published by Red Ridge Interior Queensland in 2017. Linguistic support provided by the Mobile Language Team.

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