NSW language schools get funding boost to help child development

The New South Government has invested in a $7.5 million deal with The University of Sydney to establish a research institute for community language education.

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It is part of its $11 million pledge towards community language schools that was announced in May.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who attended an Armenian language school as a child, told SBS World News she hoped the partnership would increase opportunities for the students in later life.

NSW Community Language Schools Federation president Michael Christodoulou talks to Themi Kallos.