Supplementary Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia through the Education System and Beyond - Strengthening Asian and Community Language Education: Insights from the Hindi and Punjabi Languages Initiative.

This supplementary submission examines the Hindi and Punjabi Languages Initiative as a practical model for strengthening Asian and community language education in Australia. It highlights the role of targeted professional learning, university–school partnerships, and beacon-school networks in building teacher capability and supporting sustainable language pathways. The submission argues that broader national approaches could better connect existing community linguistic resources with curriculum-aligned teacher preparation, mentoring, and long-term workforce development.