Sharon Edgar-Jones
Sharon Edgar-Jones has spent more than a decade researching and analysing historical language data related to the Hunter River and Lake Macquarie regions with a particular focus on the inland…
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Sharon Edgar-Jones has spent more than a decade researching and analysing historical language data related to the Hunter River and Lake Macquarie regions with a particular focus on the inland dialect Wanarruwa/Wonnarua. Working alongside Dr Jim Wafer and Albert Burgman she developed Wanarruwa Beginner’s Guide, which was published by Muurrbay in November 2020. In additional to her recent publication, Sharon has undertaken professional development via Living Languages/RNLD and Muurrbay as well as further study, having completed a Certificate I and II in Aboriginal Languages, Certificate III in Learning an Endangered Language and most recently completed a Diploma in Aboriginal Language Work at Charles Darwin University. An aspiration of Sharon’s is to continue with further study by undertaking a bachelor’s degree within her area of expertise. Sharon is currently senior language worker with Muurrbay Aboriginal Language & Culture Co-operative and continues to collaborate with Dr Jim Wafer and Albert Burgman on language resources for her community.