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25.01.2022 FILM LAUNCH Ngatanwarr: An Open Door We are so grateful to share this film! Ngatanwarr means welcome. We welcome you to join us in learning about the language and stories of the oldest living culture on earth. Of the Peek Whuurrong dialect of the Gunditjmara-Maar Nations, the lands on which our towns exist.... Filmed this winter, along the coastline of Port Fairy, Ngatanwarr stars proud Peek Whuurrong Elders Uncle Rob Lowe Snr and Uncle Locky Eccles. Peek Whuurroung woman Mel Steffensen was co-producer with filmmaker Mitchell Withers. Together, they encourage us to be curious and proactive in learning about the true history of Maar Nation and the shared future that lies ahead. Thank you to the Uncles for sharing their experiences and teaching us language. For more information: www.portfairywinterweekends.com.au/open-door Everyone is invited to watch the 7-minute film and then take a small action by answering a simple question: 'Would you like to see more acknowledgement of Aboriginal culture with language signs in our area?' VISIT: www.portfairywinterweekends.com.au/open-door Thank you to Regional Arts Victoria for funding support to make the film. And to the amazing, gorgeous crew for their skill and creativity in bringing it to life: Director: Mitchell Withers Producers: Mel Steffensen, Sophia Power Walters, Mitchell Withers Cinematographer: Mitchell Withers Editor: Mitchell Withers Sound Designer: Tom Allum Drone Operator: Xavier Lane Colourist: Mitchell Withers

25.01.2022 Look who’s back The Knit and Natter ladies of Moyneyana House are sharing their skills and love again this winter with a selection of bespoke, bright, long, cosy scarves coming soon Festival friends and Moyneyana carers Robbie Lee and Oriel Glennen work with residents alongside other amazing colleagues Moyne Health Services. Oriel sent these beautiful images and words: ‘The group meets on Tuesday morning and have been knitting madly. Always a cup of tea, Family Assor...ted biscuits and lots of conversation about what’s going on in the ‘outside world’. Their resilience, wisdom, acceptance and genuine need to give back always amazes me and gives me such a sense of hope. They’ve been through so much more than we have and they have great capacity to see through the chaos to the heart of humanity. I am so fortunate to spend this time of my life in the presence of our elders.’ Stay tuned for details on when and how to purchase. All money goes back to the knitters behind the woolly wonders, made with Australian wool from @bendigowoollenmills And thanks to everyone at Moyne Health for the amazing work you do in looking after all members of our community. #portfairy #knitandnatter #woollylove #moynehealth #pfwwfestival #knitting #bendigowoollenmills #thatsacosylongscarf

23.01.2022 Let’s be proactive and curious about Aboriginal culture. Let’s learn the stories of this place before, during and since European settlement. Let’s think about the future too. Stay tuned for Ngatanwarr, a short feature film coming this week. Image stills from film by @mitchellwithersfilm ... #peekwhuurrong #gunditjmara #maarnation #ngatanwarr #welcome #alwayswasalwayswillbe #aboriginallanguages #portfairy #greatoceanroad #pfww #learning #culture

22.01.2022 Ngatanwarr means welcome in Peek Whuurrong. Come with us to open a door to language and culture. In a special film featuring proud Peek Whuurrong Elders, Uncle Rob Lowe Snr and Uncle Locky Eccles of Guntijmara-Maar Nation lands, sharing language and stories along this powerful coastline. Film coming soon. Trailer and full film by @mitchellwithersfilm supported by @regionalartsvic #gunditjmara #maarnation #portfairy #pfww #peekwhuurrong #aboriginallanguage #originallanguage #ngatanwarr #opendoor

18.01.2022 Made and styled right here in Port Fairy. By hand, with love. An exclusive little collection from the knitters of Moyneyana House and the team Moyne Health Services. Made from beautiful yarn from @bendigowoollenmills and available soon @becspf_rebeccas_cafe_portfairy

17.01.2022 I cast the stone so very far The ripple awakens the echo deep Sliding butterfly wings without dust The silence loud mind to shriek Are you there listen did you hear it ... The whisper upon the shoulder I speak Listen did you hear it that noise that yearns from darkened depth Pushed aside to stars clouds the highest peak Listen did you hear it upon the rippled layers Coveted worn and torn That whisper that haunting sound The gaze across the shattered ground Lapses in wonder to fund my surrender Perils of madness the freedom and splendour Racing away the whisper to speak What will it be When will the softened brow render The fragile masks that thought not seen Now plenty go around all to be seen The treachery of reasoning begins again That viscous non sensible sound A must a need I want you can’t The arrow in deep final strength to keep Shhh did you hear that did you hear it the whisper Dark recesses wisdoms on rhymes A view to the inner no escape now to be found I return to the pond to bring back that stone Ripples and waves of depth I shall remain alone Shh did you hear it The whisper . Thank you, secret poet for this wonderful piece. We are moved by the creative souls around us. We’re still receiving poetry if you’d like to pen a poem. Visit the website and submit there. This pic from earlier this winter is by @driftwood_coffee Pop your mask on and support local wherever you can #portfairy #pandemicpoetry #listen

16.01.2022 Need a coffee? A snack? A scarf! The beautiful handmade scarves of the Moyneyana House knitters are in the front window @becspf_rebeccas_cafe_portfairy Each one is unique, made from Australian yarn from @bendigowoollenmills and $30 each - all of which goes right back to the knitters Pop in to Bec’s and load up on treats made with love. #portfairy #knitting #knitters #rebeccascafeportfairy #community #moyneyanahouse #agedcare #madewithlove

16.01.2022 What a beautiful response to the film so far! Now, there's two easy steps you can take: 1. Do a very quick survey on our website (just one question!). 2. Share the film far and wide. Here's the link for both ... www.portfairywinterweekends.com.au/open-door

09.01.2022 It’s not like you’ve never been alone Or set adrift, or without home It’s not even something new, this ache That rawness has a constant space ... But the line between us may grow slack If showing love means stepping back So we must find new ways to be That bring us warmth and company And hope for days when hand to face Is a gesture small, and a gesture safe. . Thank you, anonymous poet for this timely reminder to work on ways to find warmth and company. These transportative views from above by @charlie.allen.photography thank you Charlie #portfairy #pfwwfestival #pandemicpoetry #verse #writeapoemfeelbetter #anonymouspoets

05.01.2022 Wouldn’t it be a great thing to know the Aboriginal names, the original names, of the places we all love in this beautiful part of the world? And we could share this ancient language with people who visit here. Peek Whuurrong is one of 12 dialects within the six tribes of the Eastern Maar country, on which Port Fairy exists. Learn a little more about the true history of this country in a short feature film, by @mitchellwithersfilm we’re sharing this week. #peekwhuurrong #easternmaar #gunditjmara #deanmaar #yambuk #ngatanwarr #pfww #portfairy

05.01.2022 Handmade with love, by the Moyneyana House Knit and Natter group, and soon available @becspf_rebeccas_cafe_portfairy Each scarf is made from beautiful Australian wool and includes a lovely message from its maker. They’re $30 each, all money goes to the knitters. With thanks to the knitters for sharing their skills, humour and love, and all the health and aged care staff at Moyne Health for the amazing work you’ve done all year, and continue to do #knitting #longscarves #portfairy #moynehealth #craftedandcosy #sharingthelove

01.01.2022 Yoluuk is the original word for Griffiths Island. Deen Maar is Lady Julia Percy Island. This is language of the Gunditjmara-Maar Nation, whose people have been here for at least 6,000 years*, with some research suggesting it may be many tens of thousands of years of existence**. www.portfairywinterweekends.com.au/open-door Check out Ngatanwarr: An Open Door, a short film released this week to invite you to learn more about Aboriginal language and culture. We hope you’ll also... do a super short survey*** to support having Aboriginal words on signage around local sites * older than the pyramids (wayyy older) ** google Moyjil *** just one question Pic by @mitchellwithersfilm #portfairy #peekwhuurrongcountry #easternmaarpeople #gunditjmara #aboriginallanguage #originallanguage #greatoceanroad #pfwwfestival #yoluuk #griffithsisland #deanmaar #ladyjuliapercyisland #islandswithoriginalnames

01.01.2022 Ngatanwarr: An Open Door, a short film, will be released here and on the festival site tomorrow. It’s an invitation to non-Indigenous Australians to think about the importance of language in culture, of true history and a shared future. The film was made this winter, with soaring shots of this magical coastline and powerful stories from proud Peek Whuurrong Elders Uncle Rob Lowe Snr and Uncle Locky Eccles. It was co-produced by Uncle Locky’s daughter, Mel Steffensen in coll...aboration with local filmmaker @mitchellwithersfilm Everyone is invited to watch the 7 minute film and then take a small but meaningful action, by answering this simple question: ‘Would you like to see more acknowledgement of local Aboriginal culture with language signs in the area?’ Check out the film. And support its message by sharing it with your friends, family and community. Wurruk (good bye)! #peekwhuurrong #aboriginallanguage #originallanguage #portfairy #gunditjmaracountry #maarnation #learning #listening #speaking #sharing