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About Wangka Maya
Our Purpose: Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre aims to be recognised as a leading Aboriginal language and resource centre in Australia. By working with the old people of the Pilbara, we will use our expertise, knowledge and sensitivity to record and foster Aboriginal languages, culture and history. Thus, ensuring the young people remain strong in retaining their Aboriginal language, culture and history, ensuring cultural continuity. Click Here to View Our Strategic Plan for 2011
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Indigenous languages of Australia Indigenous Australian languages are broadly of two types, Pama-Nyungan and non-Pama-Nyungan.

The languages of the Pilbara region are of the Pama-Nyungan type, Nyungic or South West Group. Click here for a larger map  
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Wangka Maya Resources Wangka Maya acts as a resource centre for Aboriginal communities of the Pilbara. It holds an extensive database of material on Pilbara Aboriginal languages. Resources can be accessed by community members at our South Hedland office or by contacting us.You can also purchase many of our Books, DVDs, Games and other materials from our online store on this website.
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Pilbara History and Cultures Aboriginal people have lived in the Pilbara for more than 40 000 years. Until the 1800s, there was no contact with other cultural groups other than with Malaysian fishermen. In the 1800s, European settlers began moving into the Pilbara. This brought massive change to Aboriginal society.
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Cultural Awareness Training-Public sessions

Venue: Wangka Maya Conference Room. South Hedland.

Upcoming dates: Wed 16 January, Wed 23 January.

Fees apply. For bookings and more information contact admin@wangkamaya.org.au or go to our Cultural Awareness page. 

Wangka Maya Conference Room - Available for hire.

For more information and booking forms, visit our Conference Room page.

 

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Senior Linguist


Wangka Maya PALC - Port Hedland

 

Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre was established in 1987 and is located in Port Hedland (population over 20,000) which is the focus of a dynamic remote mining area of Western Australia. Port Hedland has very good air transport, education, health, sporting and cultural facilities.


Job Description


WMPALC is looking for an experienced linguist to provide language services in the Pilbara region Successful applicants must process a range of skills in project management, research, stakeholder and people management.

The salary component of the remuneration is in the range of $70,000 AUD depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, a rent subsidised three bedroom house is available for the successful applicant.

Further information about Wangka Maya is available on this website. The full position information package which details the application requirements is available by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Applications close:

Wednesday 3rd July 2013 5pm

 

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