Inspired by the Eurobodalla, a place of many waters, the duo recorded their song, "Eurobodalla", in a mixture of English and the traditional Aboriginal Dhurga language, to teach the importance of water conservation.

"My view is that this is good for the community, to realise the different language that was spoken by the Aborigines in the Eurobodalla before white people were here," Jeff said.

"It's doubly important really, because (the song) also looks at water conservation."

Dhurga was the language of the local Aborigines until the late 1800s, when it was banned from use as a result of assimilation policies.

"Broulee Public School has been initiating a revitalisation of the language, so we asked the students to sing the backing for our recording," Rod said.

"It gave 80 kids a chance to see how the music comes together."

And now, those 80 kids will be able to share in the excitement that is the Tamworth Country Music Awards, because their song has been selected as a finalist in the Children's Song of the Year category.

For Rod, who works with the NSW Education Department, promoting a cultural connection among the students makes him feel proud to be Australian.

"There are many great Aboriginal country music singers that have drawn inspiration from the area, but by nominating us as a finalist in the category, country music is acknowledging other languages as a contributor to Australian culture," he said.

"Thirty-four years ago they wouldn't have."

However, as much as they are looking forward to hearing the results of the Tamworth Songwriters' Association's Songwriters' Salute Awards of Australia, both men say they have already won.

"We developed the song to spread culture and knowledge," Jeff said.

"By including the children in the process, and teaching them a new way of learning the language through song, is very unique, and is an accomplishment in itself."