Birrugan Dunn-Velasco standing with his class. Many are smiling and standing proud.

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Why Give?

Support our community classes

Your donation helps us keep community language classes strong, consistent, and accessible by supporting food, transport, learning materials, facilitator wages, and the everyday costs of delivery.

Expand our reach

Your donation helps us take language and culture further by supporting outreach, travel, equipment, and the practical resources needed to connect with more young people, families, and community across the Valley.

Build the Valley

Support the long-term growth of Bulagan through contributions to maintenance, refurbishments, and the development of a stronger community base for language, culture, and opportunity.

Our Impact

"These language classes have been a positive influence on [my son] and have been instrumental in building his confidence as a young Gumbaynggirr man.

Having access to and learning our Gumbaynggirr language has given [my son] a profound sense of identity and connection to our culture, which is invaluable in their development.

Birrugan’s passion for preserving and promoting our language has not only inspired the children but also has had a ripple effect throughout our community."

Testimonial from a parent

Two men sitting indoors, engaged in a conversation. The older man has a long white beard and curly hair, wearing glasses and a blue Hawaiian shirt. The younger man wears a bucket hat, a black T-shirt, and beige shorts. They're exchanging colorful strings or yarn. The room has a window with a security screen, a red bookshelf filled with books, and colorful wall decorations that include the words "The Youth" and photos of outdoor activities, with a rainbow pride flag hanging near the window.
Birrugan Dunn-Velasco teaching a student.

40+

community classes a held in 2025

Birrugan Dunn-Velasco teaching a class.
Birrugan Dunn-Velasco leading a group of young people in a dance.