Importance of language

Learning and embracing one's heritage language is a beautiful journey that goes beyond words.

Children unlock a world of perspectives, and connect with different aspects of their identity.

By embracing their cultural and linguistic heritage, they can experience the warmth of their roots and establish profound connections with their family and ancestral origins.

Speaking the heritage language becomes a heartfelt bridge that connects generations, enabling conversations with older relatives, preserving treasured family traditions, and accessing the wisdom and cultural richness passed down through time.

This journey of bilingualism not only fills their lives with a deep sense of belonging but also opens doors to new friendships, diverse networks, and a greater understanding of the world around them.

It is a path of personal growth, cultural appreciation, and community integration that enriches life.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an international treaty that recognised the human rights of all children, everywhere, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities, socio-economic status or other status. More than 194 countries have signed the treaty, including Australia.

There are 54 articles, also known as rights, in the UNCRC.

‍Article 30 states that children have the right to learn and use the language and customs of their families, even if these are not shared by most people in the country where they live.