First Nation Links
Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation
The EMAC is the professional organisation that represents the Eastern Maar People of south-west Victoria and manages their Native Title rights and Interests.
“Eastern Maar” is the collective name for Aboriginal people of south-west Victoria who identify as Eastern Gunditjmara, Tjap Wurrung, Peek Whurrong, Kirrae Whurrung, Djargurd Wurrung, Kuurn Kopan Noot and/or Yarro waetch (Tooram Tribe) amongst others.
Koorie Heritage Trust
The KHT, located at Federation Square in Melbourne, aims to ensure the rich cultural heritage, history and knowledge systems of First Peoples are valued, celebrated and an active part of society.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum
The BACC, located at Melbourne Museum, celebrates the rich history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.
https://museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka/about-us/first-peoples/victorian-aboriginal-languages/ search for Keerray Woorroong which is the closest language group to our district.
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
The VACL is the peak body for Aboriginal Languages revitalization in the state of Victoria – leaders in the field of Language Revitalization, Resources Development, Research, and the archival, development, Aboriginal Language Library and Aboriginal languages digital information.
Yoorrook Justice Commission
The YJC is the first formal truth-telling process into historical and ongoing injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria since colonisation..