Galkangu | Projects
MAYAM MAYAM
MAYAM MAYAM
Mayam Mayam means ‘housing’ in Djali (Dja Dja Wurrung language). DJAARA is committed to providing secure, quality, affordable and culturally safe homes and services which protect and support Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung People). Mayam Mayam was developed through a deep understanding of the culture, needs, experiences and aspirations of Djaara.…
Bakaru wayaparrangu
Bakaru wayaparrangu
Bakaru wayaparrangu ‘in the middle, we all meet’ Mining Agreement between DJAARA and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd DJAARA (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) has negotiated a historic agreement with the operator of the Fosterville Gold Mine, Canadian miner Agnico Eagle. The agreement is called Bakaru wayaparrangu, meaning ‘in the middle,…
Introducing DJAARA Timbers
Introducing DJAARA Timbers
Introducing DJAARA Timbers DJAARA Timbers is a Dja Dja Wurrung specialty and cultural timbers project. It is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to honour trees by producing high-value timber products for cultural use, furniture, park signage, shelters, artistic installations and musical instruments. DJAARA Timbers sources timber grown on Djandak. We…
The Guildford Big Tree
The Guildford Big Tree
The Guildford Biyal (Red Gum) The Guildford Big Tree is a Biyal (Red gum) on Djandak (Dja Dja Wurrung Country) believed to be more than 530 years old. It is deeply significant for Dja Dja Wurrung, with its grafted branch signifying it as a marker tree. “The tree is…
Annual Report 2023-2024
Annual Report 2023-2024
Dja Dja Wurrung Annual Report 2023–2024 This year, DJAARA stands at a powerful crossroads of reflection and progress, commemorating a decade of resilience, determination and renewal. In celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Yapenya, our signature cultural gathering, and marking the decade since the historic signing of our Recognition and Settlement…
Wayaparrangu | We all meet
Wayaparrangu | We all meet
Wayaparrangu We all meet Wayaparrangu is DJAARA and Government coming together in conversation to improve how we work together and to strengthen our partnership. Together, we can deliver our shared goals more effectively and efficiently. Together, we collaborate in good murrup (spirit) to create a better future for Djandak (Dja…
