Undalup Association Inc. in Busselton, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Undalup Association Inc.

Locality: Busselton, Western Australia

Phone: +61 437 782 840

Address: 47 Bussell Hwy, 6280 Busselton, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.undalup.com

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25.01.2022 Nature Conservation Margaret River Region WEED IN THE SPOTLIGHT Have you seen this weed at your place? BUTTERFLY BUSH (Polygala myrtifolia) A shrub to 2.5m high with crowded light green elliptic leaves that are 1.5cm long. Pea like white and purple flowers, seen in clusters most of the year. A plant native to South Africa, it has escaped gardens in and is now invading bushland.... HOW YOU CAN HELP * Hand pull seedlings * Fell mature plants * Dispose of garden waste responsibly in your FOGO bin * Continue with ongoing monitoring as the soil seed bank can persist for several years. See more

25.01.2022 Well done Sharyn & Simon, A committee of Fremantle Council has given in principle support to a public artwork in Kings Square that interprets Fremantle’s colonial past and WA’s Nyoongar culture. It will be the first public artwork in central Fremantle with a strong Aboriginal theme. The interpretive concept Respect, Recognition and Reconciliation by highly regarded public artists Sharyn Egan and Simon Gilby integrates the location of the original St John’s Church with a ring ...of 14 large stones representing WA’s 14 Nyoongar clans. The location, size and orientation of the former church will be interpreted using selected textures and materials in the pavement, and a brass plaque made in the 1980s to explain the location of the church will be reinstated on the site. The intention is to invite the Noongar clans to contribute the stones as gifts from the 14 Nyoongar clan areas from Geraldton to Esperance. The stones would be then transported to Fremantle for final installation. Visitors would be able to see a video with stories from the Elders of each clan when they hold their phone against each stone.

25.01.2022 This post may get some of us in some strife, but we not the only one thinking about the WA Museum Boola Bardip and some of us are not OK with just staying silent. Bardip can mean story, but also lie, deceit or tall tale. We wonder which of these things the new museum will feature boola a lot of... Rather than translating English concepts, maybe starting with Noongar language first would avoid the confusion and increase clarity. Upon first glance it can be understood Boola Bardip as many lies. Eek!

25.01.2022 Get your tickets now as this great workshop is this Friday, only a few places left for a great workshop and Bushtucker feed,The Undalup Association together with Transition Margaret River will be holding a Cultural Bushtucker workshop on Country with Wadandi Cultural Custodian Iszaac Webb at 'Tringrith' Friday 27th Nov, from 10am till 1pm. Tickets are limited, Bushtucker Lunch included. Proudly supported by the Augusta Margaret River Shire, Transition Margaret River, MRCCI Margaret River and Tringrith Meeting House.

24.01.2022 One Heart One People One Mob..

24.01.2022 And this is how it was,

24.01.2022 Thank you @experience.wa for supporting a circular economy here at Precious Plastic with this post. With so many people and organisations collecting these lids for us, it will help our volunteers out so much by removing the foam inserts and rinsing the lids before dropping it off at our collecting points. So when they get to us, the time of this part of the process (which is a long one) gets reduced and it will in turn help us create more products for you. Thank you! ...#preciousplasticmargaretriver #preciousplasticmap #preciousplastic #realpreciousplastic #margaretriver #australia #preciousplasticaustralia #plasticlids #recycled See more

23.01.2022 The Undalup crew has been working on Wadandi Boodja this week with the Esperance Tjaltjraak Rangers and Applied Archeology Protecting cultural places and studying the cultural-ecology, #undalupassociation #appliedarcheology and #esperancetjaltjraakrangers #lovewhatwedo #wadandiboodja #wadandi #protectingcountry

23.01.2022 Join Aboriginal History WA (AHWA) for a free family history session in your region. Learn about historical State record collections containing valuable ancestral information and how to request these through our family history application process. The AHWA team will also discuss a current research project exploring the history of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) between 1900-1931. LOCATION DATE TIME VENUE/ADDRESS Kalgoorlie 13 November 2...020 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Goldfields Art Centre 35 Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430 Moora 16 November 2020 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Moora Recreation Centre Roberts Street, Moora WA 6510 Northam 16 November 2020 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm Bilya Koort Boodja 2 Grey Street. Northam WA 6401 Merredin 17 November 2020 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Merredin Regional Community & Leisure Centre Bates Street, Merredin WA 6415 Quairading 17 November 2020 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm Quairading Community Resource Centre 1 Parker Street, Quairading WA 6383 Narrogin 18 November 2020 09:00 am to 11:30 am Narrogin Town Hall 7 Fortune Street, Narrogin WA 6312 Busselton 23 November 2020 11:00 am to 01:30 pm Busselton Community Resource Centre 21 Cammilleri St, Busselton WA 6280 Bunbury 24 November 2020 09:00 am to 11:30 am DLGSC South West Office 80A Blair Street, Bunbury WA 6230 Mandurah 24 November 2020 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm DLGSC Peel Office Suite 94, 16 Dolphin Drive, Mandurah WA 6210 Geraldton 27 November 2020 09:30 am to 12:00 pm DLGSC Mid-West Office Level 1, 268-270 Foreshore Drive, Geraldton WA 6530 Albany 4 December 2020 10:30 am to 01:00 pm Museum of the Great Southern Residency Road, Albany WA 6330 Register you interest Families and community members who are interested in family history or have an ancestor that was imprisoned at Wadjemup are encouraged to participate in this initiative by registering their interest as soon as possible to: Duane Kelly, Research and Administration Officer, AHWA Ph: 08 9427 3473 Email: [email protected] Please share this project! Everyone Welcome See more

23.01.2022 Yunjidt Mandji - Bulrush Rope, sharing from sista Lea Taylor, This plant serves many purposes for Bibbulmun people. Apart from providing a valuable food source it can also be used for rope making. The green rope was made with fresh fibre which will dry over time to a soft flexible but very strong rope. The middle rope was made green and is now about 2 years old. The brown rope was made from already dried plant material which I soaked in water to stop it from breaking. It is a very course rope with little flexibility but remains strong.

21.01.2022 Please sign and share to let our government know we need a review of our Prescribed Burning practices. Different techniques for different landscapes.

21.01.2022 In case you may be unaware - this is NOT a giant mosquito. This is a Crane fly - If you see a lot of these guys around, there is a reason. We are having a population explosion due to all the rain we had this year. They eat mosquito larva and do no harm. They are not gigantic mosquitoes that have come to suck the soul out of you. Let them be.

20.01.2022 Cultural Connections Coastal Walks Nature Conservation is pleased to offer a series of Cultural Connections Coastal Walks with Wadandi Cultural Custodian, Iszaac Webb along the Capes Coast. Four coastal walks are available during Kambarang, aboriginal season of wildflowers and birth, at locations between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. Interested community members are invited to learn about aboriginal cultural values and connections to the coast. Places are limited so we... ask that you register early and choose to attend only one walk. The Cultural Connections Coastal Walks have been made possible through the generous funding of the Line in the Sand Philanthropic Group who are kindly supporting Nature Conservation's Caring for Coast Program. For further information please contact Nature Conservation on 9757 2202 (Tues-Thurs) or [email protected]

20.01.2022 Well Done Lea Taylor, this is a great short video of Wadandi yorga Lea and her creative business in teaching Aboriginal weaving. Thank you Jenn Hiller of Story_Creator #storycreatorperth for putting this together for Lea.

20.01.2022 This week, book ya self into this great Seminar, Hosted by Transition Town Margaret River Thursday, September 24th at 5 PM 7 PM Margaret River Education Campus W10 Winery Classroom... Tea/coffee & nibbles to start, various local speakers, entry by donation, run in partnership with the Shire of AMR and the MRCCI

20.01.2022 Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School Are you Aboriginal and interested in joining our Djidi Djidi team? Djidi Djidi is seeking to develop a pool of AIEOs who can fill up and coming positions at the school. To apply for the position go to the Jobs WA website and apply online. If you have any queries please contact the school and ask to speak to Brenda O'Connor.

19.01.2022 Gardening Australia CONGRATS CLARENCE! Clarence has won Horticulturist of the Year 2020 awarded by the Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc.! "AIH considers Clarence Slockee’s contribution to our industry to be outstanding, especially his role in highlighting, supporting, and promoting the works of indigenous youth and culture throughout the horticultural fields. Clarence’s work in the promotion and conservation of Australia’s unique habitats aligns significantly wi...th AIH’s own activities in this field." Well done, Clarence! We're so lucky to continuously learn from and share your horticultural wisdom with the world! See more

19.01.2022 Wangan and Jagalingou - Standing Our Ground As the Wangan and Jagalingou tribal warriors, our defiant stand against Adani will not be silenced. We are still #StandingOurGround against the destruction of our ancestral land and waters. 11 days ago we delivered an official eviction notice to Adani for illegally trespassing on Country, we demanded they cease all mining and extractive activities immediately. For 5 days we enforced this eviction notice by lighting the spirit fire ...on the main access road to the mine site. Adanis truck and vehicle movement was stopped. On Friday the Queensland Police Service descended on our peaceful stand with an overwhelming force of 50 officers and 20 vehicles. They did Adani's bidding and forced us off our Country. This is just the beginning of our resistance to Adani. We will return and continue to enforce the eviction to protect our homeland. We demand that Premier Palaszczuk show some courage and come and meet with us on Country. Thank you to all our allies, we need your continued support. Take action: call and email Premier Palaszczuk today. Together we will #EvictAdani. Call the Premier - (07) 3719 7000 Email the Premier - [email protected] See more

18.01.2022 You are an inspiration Archie. Congratulations with all of our love! Welcome to the ARIA Hall Of Fame, Archie Roach! #ARIAs Thank you for all the songs you have shared so far....xxx

18.01.2022 Look out, new coin coming up Too deadly this one,

18.01.2022 More up coming locations for this great film, get your tickets now, :)

18.01.2022 Well Done Scott Rathman, this is deadly, Shared from his page, Rusted Tin - Contemporary Aboriginal Arts All finished at Renmark Primary School OSHC....the wall represents the river, the land and the sunset....the white symbol is from a student idea which symbolises that the flower is supported by the ground to stand tall and grow...this was tied back to how she felt the oshc supported her to grow.....

18.01.2022 These contrasting perceptions are an historical echo of a debate at the centre of Aboriginal-settler relations today. Authors such as Bruce Pascoe (Dark Emu) and Bill Gammage (The Biggest Estate on Earth) have been challenged, ridiculed and vilified for over-stating the agency and role of Aboriginal Australians in modifying and shaping the Australian landscape. These ideas are criticised by those who either genuinely believe Aboriginal people merely subsisted on what was naturally available to them, or by those with other agendas aimed at denying how First Nations people owned, occupied and shaped Australia.

18.01.2022 ABC Perth ABORIGINAL ARTEFACTS RETURNED The community of Ardyaloon, on the Dampier Peninsula in WA's Kimberley region, has celebrated the return of several artefacts taken from Bardi Jawi Country in the 1930s and kept by the Illinois State Museum. The ancient artefacts, which includes spears, boomerangs and a necklace, were on display to the public for the first time today. ... Russel Davey, who was involved in bringing the artefacts back from America, said it brought great pride to be able to have them back on Bardi Jawi country. "It's important that celebration these objects coming back to the country where they were made and originally from," he said. "The importance of it is a lot of this stuff has a lot of strong value to it because they were made when our people only had simple tools, and that's why they are fitted with pride.". The repatriation of the artefacts happened over a year ago but various circumstances, in particular COVID-19, delayed the celebrations. ABC Kimberley. See more

17.01.2022 The Bardi Jawi Nation has celebrated the return of cultural artefacts that have been held at museums in the United States for nearly 100 years. The items were taken by University of Chicago linguistic anthropologist Gerhardt Laves between 1929 and 1931 while he was doing fieldwork in Aboriginal communities.

17.01.2022 Lower Blackwood Landcare Imagine it's possible to heal our south-west agricultural soils. What would that look like? What ecological processes would we need to activate? What practices would be required? Where would we start and how would we know we were making progress? In this sequel to our July Talkin After Hours - Restoring Farmland Soils in Our Mediterranean Environment. In this 90 minute webinar ‘The Fundamentals of Agricultural Soils’, guest presenter Dr Christine J...ones will expand on the information from her earlier webinar and get to the nitty gritty about what agricultural soils in our southwest corner of Western Australia need in order to thrive, hold water and support highly nutritious crops and pastures. This webinar is the perfect opportunity for you to ask Christine about YOUR SITUATION as the 45 minute presentation will be followed by 45 minutes of Q&A. Christine has offered to answer all of the questions submitted during the webinar so come with questions and be ready to ask. Book Your Ticket Now at: https://lowerblackwood.com.au/.../the-fundamentals-of... See more

17.01.2022 This is TODAY, MEDIA ALERT - Pressure building on Dave Kelly MP to protect WA's forests The Nannas for Native Forests will meet with Forestry Minister Hon Dave Kelly MLA tomorrow, Tuesday the 24th of November, to argue the case for the protection of WA’s Karri and Jarrah forests. There will be a mass morning tea out the front of Dumas House, where hundreds of people from across Perth and the South West are expected to join the event and stand in solidarity with the Nannas a...s they take their message to the Minister. Nannas For Native Forests’ Mass morning tea 8:30am 10:30am Tuesday, 24th November 2020 Dumas House, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth EVENT LINK https://fb.me/e/3bhP7tR1A The event will be colourful and theatrical and include the first public performance of the Nannas’ Anthem, which was co-written by Bec Schofield of The Nomadics, singer-song-writer Miranda Aitken and the Nannas, and recorded at The Nomadics studio in Margaret River. A recording of the song is available on request. The Nannas have done something incredible, said Jess Beckerling, convener of the WA Forest Alliance, they have sounded the alarm about climate change and biodiversity decline in the South West and the urgent need to protect WA’s South West forests, and people everywhere are listening to them and joining in their call for action. Nannas get it. They’re thoughtful and compassionate, but they’re also not having any nonsense. They can see what we need to do, and they’re saying it like it is. We cannot deal with climate change without protecting forests, but here in WA where we have some of the most carbon-dense and biodiverse forests on Earth, we’re still logging and clearing native forests at a rate of 10 football fields every single day. What we’re doing to the forests is a kind of madness and it has to stop. WAFA is delighted to be joining the Nannas at their meeting with Minister Kelly to put the case for native forest protection. We’re with the Nannas: enough is enough. It’s time to protect our remaining precious native forests for climate and biodiversity, said Ms Beckerling. Contact: Jess Beckerling | [email protected] | 0488 777 592 Shaquille Stirling, WAFA media officer | [email protected] | 0408 879 700 See more

16.01.2022 The Undalup Association together with Transition Margaret River will be holding a Cultural Bushtucker workshop on Country with Wadandi Cultural Custodian Iszaac Webb at 'Tringrith' Friday 27th Nov, from 10am till 1pm. Tickets are limited, Bushtucker Lunch included. Proudly supported by the Augusta Margaret River Shire, Transition Margaret River, MRCCI Margaret River and Tringrith Meeting House.

16.01.2022 Looking for something to do during these school holidays, if ya in the city check out this great piece of art, Shared from Greenbatch What a masterpiece! Head down to Yagan Square in the Perth CBD to see this beautiful Swan sculpture made from 10,000 plastic bottles that represents how many bottles Western Australians consume in 4 minutes! #4ChangeWA #ContainersForChange

15.01.2022 Yijala Yala Project We are super excited to reveal this years poster for Songs for Peace. Just 2 weeks to go! Please share & spread the word.

14.01.2022 UNDERSTANDING AUSTRALIA is about discussing big issues - HERITAGE and CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE - recently Rio Tinto blasted out of the HERITAGE REGISTER iconic and cultural heritage - Now - to the thinking person - make a comparison with this 100 year old man made asset - AND the 46,000 Year old significant site in WA - destroyed because shareholders were to make a short term gain .. Don Bradman's childhood cricket pitch under threat to make way for housing development There ...is a concrete slab in Bowral that might look unassuming, but it holds a significant place in Australian history. Southern Highlands locals say this is Sir Don Bradman's childhood cricket pitch, the place the boy from Bowral first fell in love with the sport. "It's the key to unlocking his high school cricket years and gives context to the rise of Don Bradman in a town steeped in cricketing folklore," researcher Nick Corbett said. It was on the schoolyard pitch next to the church that his prodigious talent was groomed. "He came across here with the school team and the headmaster and they played scratch matches every Wednesday afternoon," Mr Corbett said. Those schoolyard hits in the 1920s gave rise to Bradman's unbeaten Test average of 99.94. To this day, the next best is in the 60s. See more

14.01.2022 Join the NAIDOC week celebrations from the comfort of home at the 2020 NAIDOC Virtual Indigenous Film Festival - 11th to 15th of November. Fan-Force is thrilled to partner with our friends at National NAIDOC to bring you 5 powerful films - one each night of the week, that celebrate the rich heritage of Australia's First Nation Peoples. Each screening will feature LIVE Q&As, with an awesome line up of filmmakers, community elders, artists, academics and leaders in Indigenous cultural awareness. You can interact with our guest speakers via our live chat function and join in on the epic conversations! All Access Passes available at checkout. For more info, head to: https://www.fanforcetv.com/categories/viffnaidoc2020

13.01.2022 Perth Festival An Afghan cameleer and an Australian thief join forces in 'The Furnace'. Starring David Wenham, this is a thrilling WA western not to be missed.

13.01.2022 Alice Springs Mparntwe Community Forum is at Parrtjima the Festival of Light. Alice Springs, NT WOW. Just, WOW! The colours, vibrancy, culture & magic of Parrtjima 2020 is beyond spectacular Become part of the 2020 Parrtjima story as your spirits are lifted through light, art, sounds and the stars. We cant wait to see you all.... Over at Todd Mall, singer-songwriter Stuart Nuggett will take to the stage in Sounds from the Centre. There will also be a live cross from a studio in Sydney for a Zoom session with sports broadcaster and journalist Tracey Holmes in the first of the Deep Listening talks. Enjoy the festival ambience with pop up food stalls and a kaleidoscope of lights painting the mall. Todd Mall Events now have a waitlist. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking to allow someone else to take your place and enjoy the wonder of Parrtjima. Its a simple process. On your email confirmation, go to Manage My Booking to select the session you wish to cancel. Each night we will monitor and get in touch with guests on the waitlist if a spot becomes available. Come and experience the light show and large-scale installations at Desert Park. Click here to register - https://parrtjima.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jullkdty-ojtjykjydk-y/ Pick up your copy from Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre and various locations in Alice Springs. Or download from the website here - https://parrtjima.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jullkdty-ojtjykjydk-j/ A free Park n Ride shuttle bus is one of the easiest ways to travel to and from the festival at Alice Springs Desert Park and Todd Mall. It operates on a continuous loop between the two precincts, stopping at each stop about every 20 minutes. To download your Shuttle Bus Map click here - https://parrtjima.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jullkdty-ojtjykjydk-t/ Want to know if food and beverages will be available at venues or if there is accessible parking at the event? Need clarification on the registration process or find out if any sessions have become available? Go to our Frequently Asked Questions and answers here - https://parrtjima.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jullkdty-ojtjykjydk-i/ Damien Ryan Steve Strike PARRTJIMA See more

13.01.2022 Wayne Toni Webb So proud of you Zac, your commitment and (all of us @ Undalup Association) working so hard to make Monaartj Culurally aware when dealing with our people. This is showing the way & making changes towards healing the past in order for people in Authority understand some of the intergenerational trauma that often leads to conflict....Congratulations to the Monaartj for wanting to work with Community & not Against us..

12.01.2022 ABC South West 20 YEARS ON: Two decades after the Gracetown cliff collapse tragedy, the weekend saw hundreds of people gather for memorial services. This ABC News archival footage shows why the events of that day still reverberate with so many in our community.

11.01.2022 Yoondadadup Lake Jasper too Magnificent to Mine, Wise words from Wadandi Elder Wayne Webb

11.01.2022 For those who missed seeing this great film, a new screening has been released at the Heart in Margaret River, Monday 23rd Nov 11.30am, This film is a must see - made by real locals who can no longer tolerate the destruction of our native forests for absolutely no valid reason other than to prop up an unsustainable industry- please get behind this movement and finally end logging in the few forests we have left. Our forests - right here in Margaret River! Together every day people can stop this madness- we need to fight for our planet - like our lives depend on it - because we do!

10.01.2022 This years Indigifestoz was very different for us all, this is from this years Cinefestoz crew, Because we are unable to come together at a physical IndigifestOZ Day event this year, we curated the IndigifestOZ Experience to connect us online so we can still celebrate Indigenous filmmakers and share Indigenous films. The Experience is presented by acclaimed Australian actor and CinefestOZ koorda, Kelton Pell who is a proud Wadandi man of the South West. We hope you enjoy th...e selection of short claymation films, an instruction guide on how to produce your own animations using clay and an insight into the important work being done by Waalitj Kaaditjin at Busselton Senior High School. We hope our community and school groups enjoy this experience for free! https://cinefestoz.com/featured_i/indigifestoz-experience/

10.01.2022 ABC Pilbara LAKE DISAPPOINTMENT RENAMED KUMPUPINTIL LAKE A large lake, 300km east of Newman, in the Western Desert lands of the Martu people has had its name formally changed. Kumpupintil (pronounced Goom-bu-pin-dil) Lake has been formally approved by Landgate, following a request from the traditional owners and the Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation. The lake was named Lake Disappointment in 1896 by explorer Frank Hann who, having followed creeks that flowed inlan...d in the hope of finding a freshwater lake, named it after the disappointment he felt. The lake is important to Martu people for spiritual and ceremonial reasons, as well as being an important place for water and traditional food. The name 'Kumpupintil' describes how the lake was made and is linked to a Martu creation story where Martu warriors fought mighty giants in an epic battle. See more

09.01.2022 Nature Conservation Margaret River Region A group of eager locals were lucky enough to be part of our third Cultural Connections Coastal Walk which took place at Gnarabup yesterday afternoon. Incredibly positive feedback was received by all who were very appreciative of Wadandi Cultural Custodian Zac Webb’s sharing of Wadandi culture, understanding and stories. Nature Conservation is very grateful for the collaboration with the Undalup Association Inc. on this project and also for the generous funding from the Line in the Sand Philanthropic Group which has made our whole Caring for Coast Program, including these walks, possible. The Cultural Connections Coastal Walks conclude next week at Flinders Bay.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to sista Lea, Creative Culture Lea Taylor Aboriginal Weaver & Artist Being nominated for this years NAIDOC Awards was really special and being a Finalist was pretty darn great. I felt like a winner already. Community recognition comes each time you lot like, comment and share my posts or someone new joins my page or comes along to a workshop. Sharing culture is what the end goal always is for me. Last night I was recognised for doing what I love by my Aborig...inal community, being named 'NAIDOC Perth Runner-Up Artist of The Year 2020'. Thank you all for being part of the journey, a part of my personal healing and a part of building relationships between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people. 'Sharing Culture Through Art and Yarning' See more

09.01.2022 UNDER THE SEA What do you think of this incredible artwork? Five local Indigenous artists created the artwork on two massive water tanks at the new Bunnings on Chester Pass Road. The piece was created using 64 individual vinyl panels with hand-drawn art inspired by Albany marine life. The artists were Lynette Knapp, Michael Cummings, Tameka Cummings, Kathleen Toomath and Margaret Miller.... Here's what the plaque says: "The oceans surrounding Albany hold myriad treasures. A selection of these wondrous sea creatures has been painted by five Minang artists. Their work has been transformed into the pictures on the water tanks." See more

08.01.2022 And this is what we all are expeiencing in the Southwest, same sort of stuff, destroying our natures lungs, No RESPECT for Country, Ngumpie Weaving Heartbreaking. No respect for our Culture and People.... A special part of our Culture has been destroyed The Djab Wurrung Direction Tree is more than just a tree. Here's how to help right now Contact the Victorian Premier & cabinet ministers to add your voice to calls to stop the destruction of the Djab Wurrung Sacred Birthing Trees Premier Dan Andrews (03) 9651 5000 [email protected] Planning minister Richard Wynne (03) 8683 0964 [email protected] Aboriginal Affairs minister Gabrielle Williams (03) 9793 2000 - electorate office (03) 9096 8587 - ministerial office [email protected] Transport minister Jacinta Allen (03) 8392 6100 [email protected] This is not just Indigenous culture & heritage, it's all of ours. we can't heal until the wounds stop being inflicted Please stand with and help the Djab Wurrung Djab Wurrung Traditional Custodians: @dwembassy - instagram www.dwembassy.com - website Artwork @juynjulam.art #djabwurrung #djabwurrungdirectionstree #djabwurrungbirthingtrees #indigenous #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #sacred #aboriginalculture #genocide See more

07.01.2022 Great news from Wadandi Custodian Gwen Gray, BSHS AIEO So proud to share this moment, I couldn't be more proud of my son Damien Farrell. I couldn't share the news yesterday because the assembly was today but his now Busselton Senior High School first Indigenous head boy in 60 years of the school history. Congratulations Damien.

07.01.2022 Sharing from Wadandi Yorga Lea Taylor, Since colonisation WA has had many different plant species introduced. Unfortunately some of those plants have become a real and serious problem to the environment. One of those plants is Watsonia. Watsonia originated in Africa and was introduced as a flowering species for the garden. Over time it has spread causing big problems in and around our waterways. There is, however a small upside to this weed....I can collect it without getting in trouble and make use of it by making string with it. The colour is beautiful when it dies off and the string is very strong.

07.01.2022 Heres a great opportunity for our local surfers to get involved in some FREE Life Saving Skills,

07.01.2022 Sovereign Union FIRST NATIONS HABITATS BEFORE INVASION First Nations people from the hundreds of different nations managed their lands, food, water and habitats to meet their needs - working with their environment to maintain health, comfort and sustainability. Researchers in recent years, including Bruce Pascoe, have described how many First Nations nations/tribes lived in villages or towns, while many others lived in villages seasonally. Once the surviving peoples from the... massacres were displaced from 'country' by European colonists, many were forced into exclusively hunting and gathering, therefore building shelters that served the purpose of this transient lifestyle. This was not completely foreign to them because most tribes often travelled around their lands seasonally, and through other tribes lands for regional gatherings. In reference to the bottom image represented here we provide some observations made by a land party from the Vlamingh Expedition in Western Australia before it was settled by Europeans, he reported to see five huts close together at Wittecarra Creek, near to the mouth of the Murchison River. One of these huts was described as being "made of clay with a roof sloping down on two sides." In 1803 another report of Aboriginal people living in a larger permanent settlement derived from the Baudin expedition, where they encountered a settlement on the tip of Peron Peninsula, Shark Bay, Western Australia on 18 March 1803. Three members of the Expedition mention this assemblage of huts, Baudin, Peron and Freycinet, and the ship's artist Petit was ordered to make a drawing. According to Baudin, "Twelve or fifteen huts, much better made, than those we have found hitherto, composed the village where this small tribe lived ... ones that belong to the heads of families ... were much bigger and were built with considerably more symmetry." Peron's description was, "these huts of the Land of Eendracht [central west coast of WA] ... are in the form of a hemisphere slightly depressed at the top ...... Their height is from 12 to 16 decimetres [1.2 1.6 m], by a diameter of 20 to 25 decimetres [2.0 2.5 m]. They are composed of small trees implanted in the soil ... On the outside are attached layers of foliage and clumps of grass covered by a large quantity of soil." The bottom drawing in the collage of abodes was made by the junior artist Petit, which first appeared in 1807 in Peron, Lesueur and Petit's Atlas. PLEASE NOTE: This information does not intend to undermine the tribes who permanently or semi permanently used very simple dwellings to meet their particular purpose. See more

06.01.2022 ABC Perth Two new coins have been released by the Royal Australian Mint to celebrate the astronomical knowledge and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They feature artworks from Wiradjuri (NSW) and Yamaji (WA) artists representing two of the most famous features in Aboriginal astronomy: the great Emu in the Sky and the Seven Sisters. The artwork featured on the Seven Sisters coin is from Wajarri-Noongar artist Christine "Jugarnu" Collard of Yama...ji Art. Christine was born and raised in Mullewa, WA, and paints under the name Jugarnu meaning "old woman" in the Wajarri language. The Yamaji people of the Murchison region in Western Australia refer to the Pleiades star cluster as Nyarluwarri in the Wajarri language, representing seven sisters. When Nyarluwarri sits low on the horizon at sunset in April, the people know that emu eggs are ready for harvesting. The story of the Seven Sisters tells of them fleeing to the sky to escape the advances of a man who wants to take one of the sisters as his wife. The man chases the sisters as they move from east to west each night, which appear to the northeast at dusk in November and set by April. At the same time Nyarluwarri sets after the Sun in the west, the celestial emu (which is also featured in Yamaji traditions) rises in Australia's southeast. The great Emu in the Sky coin depicts the "dark constellation" of the celestial emu, called Gugurmin. The emu is a silhouette of the dark spaces stretching from the Southern Cross to Sagittarius in the backdrop of the Milky Way. The galaxy itself is a river called Gular (or Gilaa), which is also the Wiradjuri name of the Lachlan River. Wiradjuri watch when Gugurmin rises in the sky after sunset as a signal marking the emus behaviour patterns and changing seasons. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3htEnE4. See more

06.01.2022 Aboriginal Conservation Trainee Expression of Interest Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is seeking expressions of interest from persons who identify as Aboriginal for a part-time Aboriginal Conservation Traineeship. The traineeship is aimed at providing an Aboriginal person, keen to pursue a career in a nature conservation,... the opportunity for on the job training with a local conservation organisation. Nature Conservation is currently able to offer the traineeship as a 0.2 FTE (7.5 hours/week) paid position for 12 months commencing January 2021. The traineeship will be based out of Nature Conservation’s Margaret River Office in Margaret River and will involve flexible hours including some weekend and evening commitments. Assistance with nature conservation related tertiary fees at TAFE or University is also available as part of this traineeship. The Conservation Trainee will be exposed to a range nature conservation related training experiences including water quality sampling, fauna surveying, bushland and coastal regeneration, environmental education and resource mapping and data management. Other workplace training such as computer skills, first aid, occupational health and safety, presentation delivery, project planning and management and volunteer management will be available to the trainee depending on their existing skills and interests. Opportunities also exist for the trainee to receive complementary Cultural Knowledge and Caring for County training with the Undalup Association including cultural mapping and traditional fire knowledge. Expressions of Interest should be forwarded by 4.00 pm Friday 27 November 2020 to [email protected]. Please refer to the Aboriginal Conservation Traineeship Position Description for details of what should be included in your Expression of Interest. Any questions should be directed to Caroline Hughes, Executive Officer on 9757 2202 (Tues-Thurs) or 0421 750 408. Nature Conservation’s Aboriginal Conservation Traineeship has been developed in collaboration with the Undalup Association and is generously funded by the Water Corporation through its Regional Liveability Partnerships Initiative. Learn more about how to apply here https://www.natureconservation.org.au//aboriginal-conserv/ See more

06.01.2022 Well done to all the Nannas of the Forest, WA Forest Alliance Thanks to Dave Kelly MP for meeting with the Nannas for Native Forests this morning, and to the 300 plus people for coming to support them We are grateful to the WA Forestry Minister for taking the time to hear our message today. However, what we need is for you to listen AND act. To remind Mr Kelly of his duty to conserve the forests, everyone who came down to Dumas House today wrote a personalised letter tha...t has been hand-delivered to his office. The fight is not over yet, we will be back and we will make sure the forests are protected! If you want to join our fight Dave Kelly MP's contact details are below, send a letter, call his office, or write an email to him and say why he should act NOW and protect our forests Address: Level 8, Dumas House, 2 Havelock Street WEST PERTH WA 6005 Telephone: 61 8 6552 6100 Email: [email protected] See more

06.01.2022 City of Fremantle Do you know someone who has demonstrated outstanding contributions in reconciliation and community leadership? Nominate them for our inaugural Sealin Garlett Community Leadership Award, which will be presented during our NAIDOC Week (8-15 November) celebrations. Nominate here: https://bit.ly/3hZr6UG

05.01.2022 Please support this, message from Wadandi Elder Wayne Webb "HIGH PRIORITY.....ACT NOW...CULTURE & COUNTRY IN OUR HANDS.. We have a chance to make positive change to 1972 Aboriginal Heritage Act...To Preserve, Protect & Manage Our Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Places.....PLEASE SIGN NOW

05.01.2022 Connecting with Country Id like to tell you about two very important men to the Noongar people of the South West - Old Winjan and George Winjan. Old Winjan (Georges father), was an important leader and chief and was believed to have ruled the all of the 14 South-West tribes. Although Pinjarra was his headquarters, Mandurah was his birthplace. Old Winjan died in Perth in 1884. His body was carried all the way back to Mandurah for burial. The Pinjarra Massacre, otherwise know...n as the Battle of Pinjarra, would go down in Western Australia's history as one of the State's most bloody and darkest days. On the 28th of October, 1834, a party of men, led by Governor James Stirling, surrounded the camp of the Bindjareb Bilyidar Nyungars in Pinjarra and opened fired, killing up to 30 tribemen as they fled for cover. Though the casualties on Nyungars side was reported by the British to be between 15-30, the real figures may never be known. Some believe the death toll could have been in the hundreds. Although Stirling said no women or children were killed during the massacre the Nyungars claim the attack took place during ceremonial time when most of the men were away in initiation rituals. George Winjan, or Yaburgurt became the leader of the remainder of his people after his fathers death and also earned the respect of Mandurahs white community. He died in 1915 (approx 83 years old) and his gravesite is in Christs Church, Mandurah. The Yaburgurt project in Mandjagoordup (Mandurah) dentifies the life journey of an amazing Noongar leader, whose father (Winjan) and grandfather (Mogum) were leaders in the area. Yaburgurt was born in Koolyininap (Halls Head) and survived the Pinjarra Massacre. The white settlers gave him the name George so he is also known as George Winjan. Yaburgurt saw much change and left a legacy that includes his wisdom, his knowledge of culture, his understanding and relationship of the land and the leadership of his people. (The Yaburgurt Memorial Project) For more info check out the following: 05 Jan 1935 - WINJAN'S PEDIGREE. - Trove Winjans People by J.E Hammond The attached article is a very old newspaper clipping that claims old Winjan was the chief of all Aboriginal people in the SW. It also states that he lead the attacks which culminated in the dawn ambush led by Stirling and his armed troopers, that killed a great many of his own family members. The article stated Winjan was believed to be approximately 126 years old at the time of his death. See more

05.01.2022 It's R U OK?Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Today we're calling on Australians to learn what to say after R U OK? so they can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. There's more to say after R U OK? ... Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before they're in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide. What else can you do? Get your school, workplace, uni, sports club and community involved with these resources Share the message online Keep the conversation going all year round. Photo courtesy of Wendy Slee.

05.01.2022 Shared from Environs Kimberley Kimberley people dont want fracking and shale oilfields in our beautiful region, the last most intact, tropical savannah in the world. The risk to our water is too high, the tourism industry is at risk. The damage to the climate would be catastrophic. This is a strong message to the McGowan Community Cabinet in Broome from students and supporters at the School Strike for Climate. No Fracking! Join us and send a message to the Premier and WA government - https://www.environskimberley.org.au/ban_fracking Photos: Damian Kelly

04.01.2022 Creation place of our Pibulmun/Bibbulmun Nation Wadandi Elder Wayne Webb.

03.01.2022 So looking forward to meeting this guy next week, Joshua Flewnt Eggington Flewnt was lucky enough to perform and share his message with Hale School Watch this awesome video about what they have done on their NAIDOC celebration

03.01.2022 Very Powerful as the fight goes on to fight for what is right, say it as it is....

03.01.2022 Respect for Country, Robin Lim ALWAYS ASK FOR PERMISSION Before you cut a tree branch or take a flower, let the spirit of the tree or plant know what you're going to do, so that it can remove your energy from that location and not feel the cut so strong.... When you go to nature and want to take a stone that was in the river, ask the river guardian if it allows you to take one of its sacred stones. If you have to climb a mountain or make a pilgrimage through the jungle, ask the spirits and guardians of the place permission. It's very important that you communicate, even if you don't feel, hear or see. Enter each place with respect, because all nature hears you, sees you and feels you. Every move you make in microcosm generates a big impact on macrocosm. When approaching vegetation, be grateful for the medicine it has for you. Honor life in its various forms and be aware that each being is fulfilling its purpose. Nothing was created to fill the spaces, we are all here remembering our mission, remembering who we are and waking up from the holy dream of returning home! {Source: Plant & Sing-https://www.facebook.com/plantaycanta} {Image of Geenss Archenti} See more

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02.01.2022 Creative Culture Lea Taylor Aboriginal Weaver & Artist Being nominated for this years NAIDOC Awards was really special and being a Finalist was pretty darn great. I felt like a winner already. Community recognition comes each time you lot like, comment and share my posts or someone new joins my page or comes along to a workshop. Sharing culture is what the end goal always is for me. Last night I was recognised for doing what I love by my Aboriginal community, being named 'NAIDOC Perth Runner-Up Artist of The Year 2020'. Thank you all for being part of the journey, a part of my personal healing and a part of building relationships between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people. 'Sharing Culture Through Art and Yarning'

02.01.2022 Sharing from S/W Reptile Rescues And Education Education SNAKE BITE INFORMATION FOR YOUR DOGS... Snake season is upon us.. Here is some information if you are worried about your four legged friend. If you find a snake in your yard, (DO NOT try to catch it) .. even if it is nowhere near your dog thoroughly check your dog for any signs of snake bite. Like most other animals dogs do NOT show signs of illness or weakness until they are able to no longer hide it. Signs of a bit...Continue reading

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