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Traditional Owner Groups

• Wurundjeri People
  Phonetic

  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
• Taungurung People
  Phonetic

  Taungurung

  Description

  The Taungurung clans are the Traditional Owners of a large part of Central Victoria and represents the interests of the clans of the Taungurung — Benbendore-balluk, Buthera-balluk, Gunung-Yellam, Leuk-willam, Moomoomgoonbeet, Nattarak-balluk, Ngurai-illam-balluk, Nira-balluk, Tenbringnellams, Walledriggers, Waring-illam-balluk, Warrinillum, Yaran-illam, Yirun-ilam-balluk, and Yowung-illam-balluk. The Taungurung people are many clans sharing one language and deep spiritual connection with Country. Taungurung Land and Waters Council was registered 16 July 2009 as the Registered Aboriginal Party that represents the interests of the Taungurung people and serves to uphold their interests with respect to culture and country.

  Website

  https://taungurung.com.au/

  Phone

  (03) 5784 1433

  Email

  communications@taungurung.com.au
• 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