Although video is growing in use, print and audio tapes are still common. Communities have increasingly ready access to videos, magazines, books and music in English. Access to similar material in their own language is needed if English is not to take over completely. Radio and television broadcasts in language are highly desirable if the relevance and status of language is to be maintained. Printed material in language is important for both adults and children but to date there has been a dearth of suitable material for adults.
Several communities produce community newspapers in their own language.
Many songs in vernacular, or English and vernacular, are also being composed, played and recorded. 4.14 Language resource centres have become a major feature of language maintenance in Australia. Their establishment alone can be beneficial in raising language pride and awareness but the major benefits are from the programs they co-ordinate and the resources they provide or give access to. Although there are benefits, considerable money can be wasted and there can be much disappointment if people working at the language centres and on projects are not trained. There is currently a resurgence in language awareness and pride, however it is somewhat uneven in its spread.