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...

Cygnet Bay Pearls

Growing pearls

More than a ‘pearl shop’, Cygnet Bay Pearls reveals the history of pearling in Broome and the mysteries of how pearls are made. With films, impressive displays and live tours, visitors are taken step...

Martumili Artists

Art of the Eastern Pilbara

Martumili is the home of western desert artists – a vibrant hub for Martu artists from six remote desert communities scattered across the Western, Great Sandy, Sandy and Gibson deserts. These artists...

City of Karratha Art Collection

Pilbara artists and much more

Located in the Red Earth Arts Precinct a state-of-the-art performance and art centre that was built in 2018, the City of Karratha’s impressive art collection comprises many of the acquisitive prize...

Neil Baker Shell Collection

Shells galore

This extraordinary shell collection is one of the largest in Australia. Collected over the last 70 years by fisherman and boat builder Neil Baker, the shells come from all over Australia and the...