This resource is for people wanting to improve their pronunciation, spelling, and fluency in Yolŋu languages of Arnhem Land, Australia, with a focus on Gupapuyŋu, Djambarrpuyŋu, Ganalbiŋu and Marraŋu.

It has been made with the authority of Yolŋu elders and language authorities, under the leadership of Dr Waymamba Gaykamaŋu. The Project is funded by the Australian Government’s Indigenous Languages and Arts program. The software has been developed by David Nathan in collaboration with the First Nations Sovereignty and Diplomacy Centre, 2022.

Usage and Copyright

This app is initially being made available by CDU to individual students for private study purposes only. Please do not share or distribute the app’s address or any of its content without express permission from the developer or relevant staff at CDU.

Except as permitted by the Australian copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this website, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owners.

Developed under the auspices of Yolŋu elders and language authorities, including Dr Waymamba Gaykamaŋu, Gawura Waṉambi, Joy Bulkanhawuy, Brenda Muthamuluwuy, and Peter Girirrkirirr

© 2023 Yolŋu elders and language authorities

Further information

For further information about learning Yolŋu languages and culture, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/centres/yolngu/ or contact yolngustudies@cdu.edu.au

Prepublication version 0.7 20231119