Denise Angelo

Denise Angelo is a Professor at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences and the School of Literature, Languages & Linguistics. Her research focuses on Indigenous and contact languages in Australia, particularly in Queensland, emphasizing language policy, education, and social well-being. She collaborates closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to address language revitalization and equitable education.

Education & Qualifications: Holds a PhD, though specific details are not provided. Her work bridges linguistics, anthropology, and education.

Research Interests: Includes language description, curriculum development for Indigenous languages, contact languages (e.g., creoles), language policy, and the intersection of language use with social and emotional well-being. She advocates for inclusive educational frameworks for First Nations learners of English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D).

Recent Trends in Articles: Recent work examines the role of Indigenous languages in well-being, typologies of Australian contact languages, and policy implementation. Key themes include language revitalization, equitable assessment frameworks, and the visibility of creole languages in education.

Grants & Projects: Led or contributed to projects funded by the OECD and Australian government, including evaluations of Indigenous language education programs (e.g., ELLIC trial) and policy reviews (e.g., EAL/D Hub). Collaborations include co-authoring the National Indigenous Languages Report (2020).

Labs/Teams: Works within interdisciplinary teams focused on Indigenous language ecology, such as the WILE project (Well-being & Indigenous Language Ecologies), which uses a strengths-based approach to language preservation.