About us

The Resource Network for Linguistic Diversity is a non-profit organisation which was founded in 2004 to advance the sustainability of indigenous languages. RNLD is a member of the Consortium on Training in Language Documentation and Conservation.

RNLD has been funded by the Indigenous Languages Support (ILS) grant scheme since 2009 (administered by the Indigenous Languages, Culture and Repatriation section of the Office for the Arts (OFTA), Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet).

RNLD (Inc.) is incorporated in the State of Victoria, Australia, and is registered as a tax-exempt organisation.

Here's more about our background and the motivation for creating RNLD.

RNLD's staff

Margaret Florey — Senior linguist

Darren Hill — Regional community trainer, Central Queensland

Brad Steadman — Regional community trainer, NSW

Lesley Woods — Junior linguist & Regional community trainer, WA

Alison Soutar — Education officer

Felicity Houwen — Administrative officer

Lakmini Welaratne — Bookkeeper

Eric Huang — IT consultant

Governance

RNLD is governed by its 4 officers and 10-member International Advisory Panel which provides input and guidance on RNLD's activities and policies.

Officers

Nick Thieberger (co-Director, President)

Margaret Florey (co-Director, Treasurer)

Stephen Morey (Public officer, Secretary)

Ruth Singer (LIP coordinator, Vice-President)

Jeanie Bell (Ordinary member)

Rachel Nordlinger (Ordinary member)

Advisory panel

   Australian representatives

Rob Amery, South Australia

Margaret Carew, Northern Territory

Kevin Lowe, New South Wales

Paul Paton, Victoria

Anne Poelina, Western Australia

Lesley Woods, Western Australia

   International representatives

Susie Bearune, New Caledonia

Toshihide Nakayama, Japan

Yusuf Sawaki, Indonesia

Mark Turin, England

Annual General Meetings

2011 AGM — 5pm, August 17

2010 AGM — 6pm, September 7

2009 AGM — 11am, October 7

Advisory roles

RNLD serves in an advisory capacity for a number of workshops, conferences and organisations.

Ethics and Protocols

In our work with Indigenous peoples and organizations, employees of the RNLD recognize the linguistic rights of Aboriginal and Islander communities and adhere to the ethical guidelines and protocols agreed to by the Australian Linguistic Society.

Poster

Here is a downloadable RNLD poster to display in your organisation or community and at conferences and workshops.