Indigoz

Indigoz is a consultancy provided by John Hobson, a linguist and academic who has over four decades of experience in Indigenous Australian linguistics, languages and education, with specialisations in Australian languages teaching and revival.

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John has filled many roles over the years, including:

• Linguist, Institute for Aboriginal Development, Alice Springs
• Linguist/Literature Production Coordinator, Yipirinya School, Alice Springs
• Lecturer, School of Australian Linguistics (SAL)/Centre for Aboriginal Languages and Linguistics (CALL), Batchelor College/Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE), Alice Springs
  
• Lecturer/Unit Coordinator, Koori Centre, University of Sydney
• Lecturer/Director of Indigenous Education, Faculty of Education & Social Work/Sydney School of Education & Social Work, University of Sydney
  

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He has:

• mapped the dialect geography of Aboriginal Central Australia
• participated in the development of Aboriginal language dictionaries
• facilitated, edited and published Aboriginal language publications for school-based programs
  
• taught linguistics, literacy, computer and publishing skills to Indigenous Australian students
• trained Aboriginal translators and interpreters
  
• established and directed several community organisations
• coordinated the delivery of support services to Indigenous Australian higher education students
  
• supported the early development of an Indigenous Australian internet presence
• taught Indigenous Australian studies, education and linguistics in higher education
  
• coordinated the delivery of an initial teacher-training degree for Indigenous Australia candidates
• written curriculum and established and coordinated units for teaching Aboriginal languages in community, TAFE and higher education
  
• coordinated the development of a Bachelor of Education degree with an Indigenous languages education specialisation
• established and coordinated Australia's only graduate teacher-training program in Indigenous languages education
• coordinated the compilation and publication of the only substantial volume on Indigenous Australian language revival to date
• made numerous presentations to government, and in national and international fora.
  

A number of John's publications are available for download.

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Services available from Indigoz include:

• Research into Indigenous Australian languages, including archival and literature searches
  
• Preparation of high-quality, academically sound, expert advice in relation to Indigenous Australian languages and cultures
• Analysis and planning for Indigenous education contexts, with an emphasis on languages education
• Identification of and liaison with Indigenous language and community authorities
  
• Preparation of curriculum and materials for Indigenous Australian languages education contexts
• Training in linguistics, literature production, translating and interpreting, and information technology for Indigenous Australian languages
• Proof-reading and copy-editing in relevant fields
• Guest speaker engagements

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