Lyfe Languages is a registered charity with the ACNC and has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 status.
How are you feeling?
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Ngalypa Nyuntu?
Nyangumarta
Can I have a look?
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Ngaju parrjana?
Nyangumarta
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Allergy jartiny nyuntu?
Nyangumarta

Lyfe Languages: health information in Aboriginal languages

Connect. Retain. Empower.

A digital platform that preserves and shares Aboriginal language in culturally meaningful ways to strengthen communication and outcomes in healthcare.

Health resources

Latest health animations

Watch, download and share with patients, families and community. Many are available in Aboriginal languages.

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Aboriginal-led · Youth-driven

Bridging culture, language and care

Co-designed with Pilbara communities, our Language Champions translate medical terms into Indigenous languages, starting with Nyangumarta and now 17 languages in Australia and around the world.

17
Languages
1,159
Words translated
8
Countries

About us

Our mission, our story and the team behind Lyfe Languages.

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Language Champions

Young people translating health words into their own languages, with Elders.

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The platform

Medical terms in Indigenous languages, in text and audio, for use at the point of care.

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Get involved

Donate, partner with us or become a champion.

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Our Partners & Supporters

We're grateful for the organisations who believe in our mission and help us bridge healthcare communication gaps across communities.

FAQ

Common questions

What is Lyfe Languages?

Lyfe Languages is an Aboriginal-led registered charity (ACNC, with Deductible Gift Recipient status). We translate medical terms and health information into Aboriginal and other Indigenous languages, working with young Language Champions, so health workers and patients can understand each other better.

Can I use and share the resources?

Yes. You're welcome to watch, download, print and share every animation and brochure on our Resources page.

Which languages are the resources in?

All resources are in English, and some are also available in Aboriginal languages such as Nyangumarta. Each resource page shows the languages it comes in, and we add new translations over time.

Who are the resources for?

They are made for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families and communities, and for the health workers who support them in clinics, Aboriginal Medical Services and hospitals.

How can I use them in my clinic?

Play them on a screen during an appointment, share the link, or print the QR card from any resource page so patients can watch on their own phone.

Can I request a resource or a language?

Yes. Tell us the topic and language you need using the resource request form. We work with language centres and health services to decide what to make next.

How can I get involved?

Health workers, community leaders and language speakers can all take part, including by becoming a Language Champion. Email us at hello@lyfelanguages.org and tell us a bit about yourself.

Ready to make a difference?

Whether you're a health worker, community leader or language speaker, there's a way for you to be part of this movement.