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Traditional Owner Groups

• Bunurong People
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  Bunurong

  Description

  The Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation are a Traditional Owner organisation that represent the Bunurong people of the South-Eastern Kulin Nation. They aim to preserve and protect the sacred lands and waterways of our ancestors, their places, traditional cultural practices, and stories.

  Website

  https://www.bunuronglc.org

  Phone

  (03) 9770 1273

  Email

  admin@bunuronglc.org.au
• Wurundjeri People
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  w-rund-jur-ry

  Description

  The Wurundjeri People take their name from the Woiwurrung language word ‘wurun’ meaning the Manna Gum (Eucalyptus viminalis) which is common along ‘Birrarung’ (Yarra River), and ‘djeri‘, the grub which is found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are the ‘Witchetty Grub People’ and our Ancestors have lived on this land for millennia. The Wurundjeri People are represented by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.

  Website

  https://www.wurundjeri.com.au/

  Phone

  (03) 9416 2905

  Email

  reception@wurundjeri.com.au
• Wadawurrung People
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  Wadawurrung

  Description

  Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation is the representative body for Wadawurrung Traditional Owners. The Corporation works to support their aspirations and protect Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in accordance with the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. Wadawurrung’s area covers over 10,000 square kilometres on the western side Melbourne and including the major regional cities of Geelong and Ballarat. The Wadawurrung are the seven family groups who are the sole descendants of John Robinson, our apical ancestor.

  Website

  https://www.wadawurrung.org.au/

  Phone

  (03) 5222 5889

  Email

  reception@wadawurrung.org.au