Kimberley Language Resource Centre Overview

Kimberley Language Resource Centre

Get directions

Keeping language strong in the Kimberley

The Kimberley Language Resource Centre (KLRC) is the peak regional languages organisation of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Incorporated in 1985 as an independent, Aboriginal corporation it was the first organisation of its kind in the country. The KLRC supports Kimberley Aboriginal people to continue using their unique languages. It provides skills workshops and project advice for language groups across the region, representing at least 44 known languages, about 30 of which are still spoken to a greater or lesser extent. It manages an archive of significant content which it is working to make accessible and usable to Kimberley language groups. The organisation is based in Halls Creek, operating out of a custom-built building which includes rammed earth walls to mirror the surrounding landscape.

Visit website

Address:

12 Terone Street
Halls Creek WA 6770
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9168 6005

Email:

info@klrc.org.au

Opening Hours

Open by calling (08) 9168 6005

Moola Bulla: In the shadow of the mountain

Remembering Moola Bulla

The photo was taken circa 1998 of Aboriginal people, and their descendants, who were taken to, or raised on the Moola Bulla Cattle Station. Moola Bulla was established in response to cattle rustling...

Kimberley language resource materials

Keeping language strong

The KLRC has delivered programs and services and worked with language groups in regional and remote communities across the Kimberley region. These groups include Jaru, Kija, Kwini, Walmajarri...

Shire of Derby, West Kimberley Library Overview

Shire of Derby / West Kimberley Library - local studies collection

Muddy Waters

Named after the Earl of Derby, the town has a rich colonial history as the first regional and administrative centre, supporting the sheep and cattle stations of the west Kimberley. Keeper of this...

Dalgety House Museum

Home of the Dalgety manager

Once the centre of town, the former Dalgety managers’ residence now houses Port Hedland Historical Society’s Dalgety House Museum. Dalgety House is adorned with lattice and louvered windows, and has...

Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency

‘We do art and tell the story.’

Bringing desert and river artists together, Mangkaja has been the base for people such as Butcher Cherrel, Daisy Andrews, Tommy May, Mervyn Street, Sonia Kurrarra, Cory Surprise, John Prince Siddon...

Waringarri Aboriginal Arts

One big mob altogether so that our grandchildren’s, children’s children will know their culture.

The artists say, ‘This place - it’s a good art centre!’ And it is. In the heart of Miriwoong country the Centre is focused on maintaining and passing on culture through dance, story and painting to...