The immersive Indigenous language class where English is left at the door
By Chris Murrkarany Fitzpatrick

After learning from Native American Yuchi families, Pertame elders and young mothers in Alice Springs are raising babies in a total immersion Language Nest and hope to extend the model into primary school.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-20/pertame-immersive-indigenous-language-schooling-alice-springs/106813184

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The immersive Indigenous language class where English is left at the door

After learning from Native American Yuchi families, Pertame elders and young mothers in Alice Springs are raising babies in a total immersion Language Nest and hope to extend the model into primary school.

Opposition leader meets Kumanjayi Little Baby’s grandmother, calls for audits
By Chris Murrkarany Fitzpatrick and Matt Garrick

Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has visited Alice Springs, where he has met family of Kumanjayi Little Baby and renewed the Coalition's calls for deeper scrutiny of federal funding directed to the region.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-16/opposition-leader-pays-respects-kumanjayi-little-baby-family/106804158

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Opposition leader meets Kumanjayi Little Baby’s grandmother, calls for audits

Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has visited Alice Springs, where he has met family of Kumanjayi Little Baby and renewed the Coalition's calls for deeper scrutiny of federal funding directed to the region.