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Connect. Retain. Empower.

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

See Lyfe Languages in Action

Our Story

Our Mission

Translating Medical Terms into Indigenous Languages

Improving communication between health professionals and Indigenous language-speaking patients, enhancing the way in which we deliver health care communication. As a result, empowering and retaining Indigenous Languages through a health initiative.

Lyfe Languages healthcare
Our Reach

Born in the Pilbara, now scaling across the globe

The youth-driven initiative has expanded from an inaugural language "Nyangumarta" in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, to now include ~15 languages within Australia and across the world. We continue to expand and seek further connections.

Lyfe Languages world map
Language Champions

Our Champions Program

Young people helping translate medical terminology into Indigenous languages, making healthcare information more accessible to communities worldwide.

17
Languages
1,159
Words Translated
8
Countries
Dr Yarlalu Thomas
Dr Yarlalu Thomas
Nyangumarta
Dr Shahmir Rind
Dr Shahmir Rind
Badimaya
Ms Danielle Headland
Ms Danielle Headland
Nyoongar
Ms Shailyn Isaac
Ms Shailyn Isaac
Bardi Jawi
Singapore
Singapore
Mandarin
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bengali
Ghana
Ghana
Twi
Leadership

Our Team

Led by medical and Aboriginal leaders who bring deep expertise and cultural insight to bridging language gaps in healthcare.

Dr Yarlalu Thomas
Dr Yarlalu Thomas
Director
Dr Shahmir Rind
Dr Shahmir Rind
Director
Dr Gareth Baynam
Dr Gareth Baynam
Director
Mrs Zurani Ong
Mrs Zurani Ong
Operations Manager
Mr Arthur Ong
Mr Arthur Ong
Technology Consultant
Our Partners & Supporters

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

Zero Health Gaps Pledge

Committed to health equity worldwide

As an official signatory of the World Economic Forum's Zero Health Gaps Pledge, Lyfe Languages stands with global organisations taking measurable action to eliminate health disparities — starting with language.

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Ready to make a difference?

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

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