Word Up - ABC RN Podcast
1) Word Up: Bruce Pascoe
It might sound Italian but the Genoa River in far East Gippsland actually gets its name from a Yuin word.
2) Word Up: Uncle Michael Jarrett
Uncle Michael has been instrumental in starting and teaching many Gumbaynggirr language programs in northern New South Wales.
3) Word Up: Meyne Wyatt
Actor and playwright Meyne Wyatt shares some of his mother's language — Wangkatha.
4) Word Up: Jessie Lloyd
Musician Jessie Lloyd shares some Kala Lagaw Ya from the Torres Strait, including a phrase that'll make you check yourself.
5) Word Up: Uncle Wes Marne
For Uncle Wes Marne being an Elder is no joke. For Word Up, he shares some of the Bigambul words that he learnt from the stories of his old people.
6) Word Up: Nardi Simpson
Nardi Simpsons shares some of her language — Yuwaalaraay.
7) Word Up: Gail Neuss
For Word Up this week Ngarigo woman Gail Neuss takes us to the Snowy Mountains.
8) Word Up: Benny Wilson
Jagera man Benny Wilson shares some of his language — including the name for a special mountain on his Country.
9) Word Up: Maree Yoelu
Maree Yoelu shares some Batjamalh words from her short story, Song of the Narwadina which is featured in Unlimited Futures.
10) Word Up: Tania Wanganeen
For Word Up this week we hear some of the traditional language of South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, Narungga.