Oceania, Aotearoa and Australia
Yawuru
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Lands
Broome (Rubibi) and the surrounding lands and seas, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia
Countries Australia
Facts 3
Language
Up to 1,500 children in Broome primary schools take part in Yawuru language programs.
As of 2026 Source: Yawuru (Nyamba Buru Yawuru), Yawuru Language (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Land
In 2006 the Federal Court recognised Yawuru people as native title holders of about 530,000 hectares of country in and around Broome.
As of 2006 Source: Yawuru (Nyamba Buru Yawuru), Native Title & History (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Achievement
Nine Yawuru adults completed the first full-time course of Walalangga Yawuru Ngan-ga, a two year adult language program.
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