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Djiljit Mia Community Gathering Place

Locality: Dunsborough, Western Australia

Phone: +61 428 229 445

Address: Hannay Lane 6281 Dunsborough, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 DJILJIT MIA SCUPLTURE A message from SCULPTOR: GREG BANFIELD Now that the dust has settled at Djiljit Mia I would like to thank and recognise those who helped complete the tree and people sculpture. Josh Whiteland provided an outline of the people and discussed the concept; Michael Baldock provided engineered drawings free of charge; and Dunwelds of Dunsborough fabricated the magnificent steel tree and provided free transport and installation of that structure. It is impossible to thank everyone that donated time, money and free-of-charge services, and continue to donate to the overall project, which is ongoing as the brook continues to be rejuvenated. For the sculpture it was quite defined and I would like to recognise these people.

23.01.2022 Thanks to the generous Clint at @Dunwelds for fabricating and donating our new collection box. Every little bit helps....please support us for maintenance funds

23.01.2022 Local kids learning local stories, and having some fun.

22.01.2022 Can you help? Is anyone able to help preserve our ropes by heat wrapping the ends?

21.01.2022 Speaks for itself I think!

20.01.2022 Our beautiful sculpture of a Wadandi Elder pointing to the fish traps with his son. Concept by Josh Whiteland (Cultural Custodian), Sculptor Greg Banfield Proudly supported by RAC WA

19.01.2022 Year 3's from @Dunsborough Primary visiting Djiljit Mia. Learning about local Aboriginal culture, and having a fun play!

19.01.2022 We couldn't happier to see the joy, adventures, team work and creative play happening down there. And the kids are loving it too! Big ask I know- can you help look after the water play feature by discouraging the kids from pushing the button non- stop?! It's meant to be a push and slow release, but it's getting jammed and clogged with sand. Thanks to Matt and his boys from @WA Plumbing who have been doing constant repairs, but we can't keep calling them. Any ideas?... It might have to be removed if we can't sort it out. Thanks for your help to keep the park in tact. It sure is getting a hammering this holidays!

19.01.2022 It's back!! Thanks to whomever returned our rope. Happy days

19.01.2022 A fantastic event. Bringing us together to discuss health and wellbeing. And to have some fun! Well done Jon from the Blue Tree Project and thanks to Busselton & Dunsborough Community Bank Branches

18.01.2022 Very sad this morning to see this beautiful sculpture damaged.Must have been some strength as this is a steel rod underneath the jarrah. Please discourage kids from playing on the public art, signage and planted areas. Thanks!

17.01.2022 MISSING- One length of wharf rope. (about 5 metres) Was on the the cubby building mounds at Djiljit Mia. Please return, or if you have seen it somewhere, let me know. Thanks

16.01.2022 Oh... not again.... anyone know anything? That steel rod is extremely strong so definitely a deliberate act.

15.01.2022 The park is looking amazing, despite all the joyous wear and tear! Thanks to our 'Friends of Djiljit Mia' vollies who have been lovingly sweeping, checking plants, cleaning up. Thank you! So if you can spare an hour or two each week/fortnight/month please let me know or sign in on the roster below. Look how tidy it looks after Phil's efforts this morning. https://docs.google.com//13oLG2E6krdYTS-seDWBHC2Kftcl/edit

14.01.2022 Aren’t these beautiful? Thank you to our partners City of Busselton - Local Government, The COVE Dunsborough, Busselton & Dunsborough Community Bank Branches, Capecare Dunsborough, Dunsborough Community Men's Shed, Dunsborough Lions Club, Koomal Dreaming, RAC WA Thanks Timber Grooves

13.01.2022 IMAGINE a meeting place, a little pocket tucked away in the heart of Dunsborough, an exciting space inspired by nature for families to come and enjoy. It's call...ed Djiljit Mia Community Gathering Place! A totally community driven and community supported, grass roots project from beginning to end. It just wouldn't have been possible without community donations, volunteers and our community getting on board and loving the idea. This project is a true testament to the strength of our community and what we can achieve when we work together for a greater cause. It's this strength that will see us through these tough times we are facing. We can't wait for the day when this new meeting place comes alive with the sound of children playing, laughing, exploring and families gathering together in good health and spirits. Until then we ask that you SHARE this story far and wide so our community can celebrate such an amazing achievement. [ All made possible thanks to Trish Flower from Dunsborough & Districts Progress Association Inc, thanks to our valued customers over at Dunsborough Community Men's Shed & Till Spielhoff Filmmaker for telling the story so perfectly.]

13.01.2022 Thanks RAC for contributing to our fabulous Djiljit Mia.

13.01.2022 RAC WA Connecting Communities Fund contributed to Djiljit Mia. The DPA is supported once again!

12.01.2022 Sing along with Phil and Charlotte. This is SO good! The Djiljit Mia Song (To the music of Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash)... Lucey’s in the sandpit and Leon’s having fun Oscar’s on his bike and Charlotte’s swinging in the Sun. Here in Djiljit Mia The kids can carry on On Wadandi boodja Until the day is done Fin is balance-biking, and Jay goes flying past, Archie’s eating ice-cream they’re all having such a blast here in Djiljit Mia, with nana looking on on Wadandi Boodja until the coffee’s all gone. You can see those rich folks drive up in their fancy foreign cars. They’re probably drinking coffee well thank your lucky stars, you’re on Wadandi boodja where kids can carry on free in Djiljit Mia forever and anon (repeat verse 1/ ad lib solo, etc)

12.01.2022 One new fence completed. Looks good huh? Our next one will be along the creekline to keep your little ones safe and protect the revegitation. Thanks for enjoying and respecting Djiljit Mia! Happy New Year

12.01.2022 ! Djiljit Mia Community Gathering Space, Dunsborough’s new Aboriginal-themed nature playground, has been awarded in the... 2020 LG Policy Awards as a top Environment Promoting Physical Activity. This once degraded crown land has been transformed into a beautiful community space incorporating Aboriginal artworks, sculptures, and nature-based play features. The City extends its congratulations to the Dunsborough community, led by the Dunsborough & Districts Progress Association Inc for spearheading such a great project. Thanks go to Traditional Aboriginal Custodians for their valued input. Pictured here is Trish Flower (DPA), Josh Whiteland (Koomal Dreaming) with Cr's Grant Henley, Kelly Hick, Paul Carter and Phill Cronin.

11.01.2022 Dunsborough Coast And Land Care planting day at Djiljit Mia. WOW, what a fantastic effort! So lovely to see all the families taking part. Dugalup Brook will be so happy! You are an amazing group, thanks for all you do for greening and caring for our natural environment.

11.01.2022 Thanks to our stalwart volunteers who have been lovingly tending to the park. We need more help though! Can you maintain the wonderful work done by Dunsborough Coast And Land Care who have planted along the creek? The area needs weeding and covers secured over the plants. Or put your name on our online roster if you are willing to spare an hour or morning/arvo every now and again. Maybe when your kids are having a play?! https://docs.google.com//13oLG2E6krdYTS-seDWBHC2Kftcl/edit

08.01.2022 The next stage of the Djiljit Mia project -rehabilitating Dugalup Brook. Come along and help out. Bring your kids so they can learn to look after our waterways.

08.01.2022 The smell of sausages and onions is in the air. The blue paint is ready. Come on down for 10.00 start!

06.01.2022 Congrats to Trish Flower and the team who worked in the Djiljit Mia Community Gathering Place Playspace. Just won the Local Governement Policy Award for promoting physical activity!

05.01.2022 We've won a National Award!! Congratulations to the Dunsborough Community. Something we can all be proud of.

05.01.2022 Although Djiljit Mia was an entirely community initiated and run project, we were partnered by the City of Busselton - Local Government by way of - a Community Bids grant, leasing of the Crown Land, wonderful support from City Officers particularly Naomi Davey (Community Development Officer) and Adam Tweddle (Manager Foreshore/ CBD Supervisor), and allowing the community to take the reigns! This was a new and exciting concept. We couldn't be prouder of the outcome.

05.01.2022 If you're interested to attend a great Community Placemaking workshop, register for the Town Team Movement Convergence 2020. I will be presenting along with Terry Farrell from Nature Based Play. Great to share our success and all we learnt along the way. Community projects are all about partnerships.

05.01.2022 If yoy’ve been loving Djiljit Mia and would love to leave your mark..... bring the kids.

03.01.2022 Djiljit Mia's lost property!

02.01.2022 How beautiful are these? A win/win!

02.01.2022 The next stage of the Djiljit Mia Community Gathering Place project is the all important rehabilitation of Dugalup Brook. The creek will be cleaned out and cleared of non- native growth. But first there are 900 plants to go in to reinforce the banks!! Thanks to Dunsborough Coast And Land Care for driving this initiative. If you've been enjoying the park and surrounds, please lend a hand for an hour or so on Sunday morning. Teach your kids to care for our special environment. Love to see you there.

01.01.2022 The latest addition to the Djiljit Mia Park- this stunning 'Yallingup Wave Bench' so generously donated by Andrew Wynne of Woodlands (WA owned street furniture supply and installation company- https://www.woodlandsf.com.au) Thanks to Andrew, as well as Gary McSwain and Cliff Shanhun for helping with installation. Legends

01.01.2022 Great coverage in the RAC magazine!

01.01.2022 A strong community integrates members of all ages. Capecare Dunsborough supports the young, and not-quite-so-young

01.01.2022 Djiljit Mia goes Blue! We are proudly supporting the Blue Tree Project by painting one of our poles blue. We want to help spark difficult conversations with our kids and encourage people to speak up when battling mental health concerns. Some kids will be able to help out with the painting! Join us and hear from Kendall Whyte, founder of the Blue Tree Project who will give a talk appropriate for all ages. Sausage sizzle available.... Support your kids, support our community. Sunday 8th November 10.00am at Djiljit Mia, Hannay Lane Dunsborough (next to Yallingup Coffee