Australian Bibles
Scriptures in Australian Indigenous Languages
Serving Indigenous language speakers in Australia.
We work with communities to support, train and connect Indigenous translators, all for the purpose of advancing the gospel.
Just over 150 Indigenous languages are still remembered in Australia today.
40-50 languages are used in daily life.
1
language has a full Bible (Kriol).
15
languages have the New Testament. Eight of these also have some Old Testament books.
21
languages have at least one book of the Bible, usually a Gospel.
26
languages have at least one verse of Scripture translated, 11 of which have at least a whole chapter.
"Our language is like a pearl inside a shell. The shell is like the people that carry the language. If our language is taken away, then that would be like a pearl that is gone. We would be like an empty oyster shell."
– Yurranydjil Dhurrkay, Galiwin’ku, North East Arnhem Land
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Whether it's through prayer, finances or time, we invite you to partner with us as we pursue the great commission, making the good news of Jesus accessible to all tribes, tongues and nations.
Hear about why Bible Translation is important for Indigenous Christians.
"Everything is a gift from God, and language is a gift from God. So we are only giving back what is His."
Elizabeth Ganygulpa Dhurrkay - Djambarrpuyngu/ Wangurri speaker
Elizabeth Ganygulpa Dhurrkay - Djambarrpuyngu/ Wangurri speaker
Working together to make Jesus known.
We share a vision to make God's word accessible for Indigenous languages across Australia.
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38 - NIV
Acknowledgement of country
We acknowledge the First Nations people as the traditional custodians of this land. We pay respect to all First Nations people, and we recognise and respect the rich heritage of language, culture and knowledge which has been passed down through the generations on this land. We acknowledge God as the creator of this beautiful land, and are thankful for the First Nations people who have cared for this creation with respect. We pray that God would lead all Australians down the path of reconciliation as we strive to live together in unity and harmony.