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Noongar is the official language of the Aboriginal people of the south-west of Western Australia. Nyungar language has a harmonious quality, and it is a real treat to hear two fluent speakers in conversation.
Noongar (/ ˈ n ʊ ŋ ɑːr /; also Nyungar / ˈ n j ʊ ŋ ɡ ɑːr / [a]) is an Australian Aboriginal language or dialect continuum, spoken by some members of the Noongar community and others. It is taught actively in Australia, including at schools, universities and through public broadcasting.
The Noongar language is spoken by the Noongar people of the southwest region of Western Australia. With a rich cultural and historical significance, the Noongar language is an integral part of the identity and heritage of the Noongar community.
Noongar or Nyungar is an Australian language of the Nyungar group of the Pama-Nyungan language family with only a few fluent speakers. It was once spoken in the south-western part of Western Australia between the area north of Perth and the south coast eastern of Albany.
The Noongar (/ ˈnʊŋɑːr /, also spelt Noongah, Nyungar / ˈnjʊŋɑːr /, Nyoongar, Nyoongah, Nyungah, Nyugah, and Yunga[1] / ˈjʊŋɑː /) are Aboriginal Australian people who live in the south-west corner of Western Australia, from Geraldton on the west coast to Esperance on the south coast.
Kaartdijin in Noongar means 'knowledge'. Noongar people have lived in the south-west of Western Australia for more than 45,000 years. The aim of the Kaartdijin website is to share the richness of our knowledge, culture and history in order to strengthen our community and promote wider understanding.
Learn about the Noongar people of Western Australia, their culture and their language.
