Focussing on the role of Indigenous languages in emergent development activity in remote Australia, this report examines the out-of-school language and literacy needs of adolescents and young adults, with a focus on the digital economy. The report has been developed by Bill Fogarty and Inge Kral from the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research.

This topical Issue is based upon a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Inquiry into language learning in Indigenous communities, and has a specific focus on lessons the authors have learnt from working with Indigenous peoples in remote regions as both educators and researchers. Together, they have a combined experience of over thirty years in remote contexts, specifically in working with Indigenous youth and communities on issues surrounding Indigenous languages, literacy, lifelong learning, education, enterprise, employment and development.

To access the full report click here, or cut and paste the following link into your browser. http://caepr.anu.edu.au/Publications/topical/2011TI11.php