SBS World News has launched using First Nations place names in its nationwide climate forecast map.

Launching to coincide with United Nations International Mother Language Day, it builds on SBS’s use of First Nations place names throughout information reporting, Acknowledgement of Country throughout applications.

Rhoda Roberts AO, a proud Widjabul Wia-bal girl and SBS’s Elder-in-Residence, launched the climate report on SBS World News, saying, “The revitalisation of First Nations languages heals our nation. For me, it’s a time of a new awakening that informs us all. Behind every word you will find information about the seasons, the place and the ecology of our wonderful country. It’s more than education – it’s also the science and the realisation that words can enlighten us all”.

Tanya Denning-Orman, a proud Birri and Guugu Yimidhirr girl and Director of Indigenous Content at SBS, mentioned, “We’re thrilled to have the ability to current this milestone as an necessary step in honouring and strengthening a way of belonging for First Nations peoples.

“This is for all Australians, including those newly arrived who look to SBS – however you engage with us across the network, we will acknowledge language, Country and culture in meaningful ways.”

SBS Director of News and Current Affairs, Mandi Wicks, mentioned, “SBS, with NITV and language companies on the coronary heart of our community, is proud to be taking this necessary step in First Nations illustration in Australian media.

“The power of language to foster inclusion can’t be understated, and this initiative will further share First Nations languages and cultures with all Australians.”

The Traditional Place and Nations Names Project is a part of SBS’s Fifth Reconciliation Action Plan launched final yr.