Community Language Schools Subcontinent Language Teachers Conference

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-137079

Hansard session: Fifty-Eighth Parliament, First Session (58-1)

Community Language Schools Subcontinent Language Teachers Conference

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to attend the Subcontinent Language Teachers Conference, organised by the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools. Representing over 26,000 students and over 2500 teachers, the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools works collaboratively with language schools throughout the state to ensure traditional languages continue to thrive. As the Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, I believe that language is such an important tool for people to connect to their culture and heritage. It enables knowledge to be passed down from generation to generation, and I am so proud of the work they continue to do. Their work is a testament to the Multicultural success story of New South Wales, which is the best states in the nation to receive a world-class education. I would like to thank Mr Thiru Thirunanthakumar, Vice Principal of the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools, as well as the entire team who do an absolutely incredible job. I look forward to working closely alongside the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools well into the future.