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Board Secretary

DJAARA are seeking a strong organiser and clear communicator to support our Board in staying connected and informed, as we build a strong future for Dja Dja Wurrung people. If you’re someone who can keep things ticking behind the scenes, understands what good governance looks like, and can yarn across…
13/08/2025
Open – Upgraded Argyle Spring Walk features Dja Dja Wurrung art MEDIAMEMBER NEWSNEWSYARNS

Open – Upgraded Argyle Spring Walk features Dja Dja Wurrung art

Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung People) invite visitors to connect with Country and Dja Dja Wurrung Culture on the newly upgraded Argyle Spring Walk in Hepburn Regional Park, which now features a cultural art and interpretive trail. Called Nyerna Djayi Wurreka, which means ‘listening to Country speak’ in Dja Dja Wurrung…
11/08/2025
New partnership to provide First Nations leadership on Central Victorian environmental watering MEDIAMEMBER NEWSNEWSYARNS

New partnership to provide First Nations leadership on Central Victorian environmental watering

DJAARA is proud to announce a new 3-year partnership with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) that places Dja Dja Wurrung (Djaara) knowledge and leadership at the centre of environmental water planning across several Central Victorian rivers.  This agreement marks a significant step forward, supporting Dja Dja Wurrung self-determination and…
30/07/2025
Project Manager – JMP JOBSMEMBER NEWS

Project Manager – JMP

Ready to lead meaningful projects across Djandak (Dja Dja Wurrung Country)? Then join us at DJAARA! We're seeking a Project Manager who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help deliver projects that protect, manage and celebrate Djandak. This is a deadly opportunity to work with mob to help…
30/07/2025
Dja Dja Wurrung take first steps towards local Treaty negotiations MEDIAMEMBER NEWSNEWSYARNS

Dja Dja Wurrung take first steps towards local Treaty negotiations

Dja Dja Wurrung People of the Central Victoria area are the first Traditional Owner group to register intent to negotiate a Traditional Owner Treaty. Under Victoria’s Treaty Negotiation Framework, Traditional Owner groups across the state can negotiate their own Treaties, which will reflect the aspirations and priorities in their local…
Interpretive signage brings Goldfields Track to life MEDIAMEMBER NEWSNEWSYARNS

Interpretive signage brings Goldfields Track to life

Stories of Aboriginal, European and Chinese heritage and more are bringing the Goldfields Track to life through a series of 58 interpretive signs, designed and installed by Dja Dja Wurrung enterprise DJANDAK for community organisation Goldfields Track Inc.     The Goldfields Track Visitor Ready Interpretation Project also features two new visitor…
14/04/2025
Lalgambuk & Djaara’s Connection to Country on the Path to World Heritage Listing MEDIAMEMBER NEWSYARNS

Lalgambuk & Djaara’s Connection to Country on the Path to World Heritage Listing

Lalgambuk (Mount Franklin) and Djaara’s deep connection to Country are being considered for World Heritage Listing, which will create greater protection for our special places and greater awareness of our Culture. DJAARA is at the table, working with the Federal and State government representatives and 15 local government area representatives…
27/02/2025
DJAARA invites community to celebrate International Mountain Day MEMBER NEWSNEWSYARNS

DJAARA invites community to celebrate International Mountain Day

In an Australian first, DJAARA, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, celebrated UNESCO’s International Mountain Day with a public event at Lalgambuk (Mount Franklin) on Wednesday 11 December.     The event followed DJAARA’s national recognition as Telstra’s Business of the Year in late November.   Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO Rodney…
DJAARA Sharing Dja Dja Wurrung Culture with the World MEMBER NEWSNEWSYARNS

DJAARA Sharing Dja Dja Wurrung Culture with the World

The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, trading as DJAARA, recently hosted an Australian-Chinese delegation at Larnangurrak, our new corporate and community centre. The cultural exchange was an enriching experience that led to a deeper mutual understanding. The organisers of this year’s Miss Australia Chinese Pageant brought participants to Bendigo…
Coliban Water and DJAARA partner for Healthy Water, Country and Communities MEDIAMEMBER NEWSNEWSYARNS

Coliban Water and DJAARA partner for Healthy Water, Country and Communities

Coliban Water and DJAARA (the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) signed a significant partnership agreement today, committing to work together in shared custodianship of gatjin (water) on Dja Dja Wurrung Country and deliver shared outcomes for both organisations. In a joint ceremony on Country at Upper Coliban Reservoir, Dja…
13/11/2024
DJAARA forged benefit-sharing agreement despite exclusionary system MEDIAMEMBER NEWSNEWSYARNS

DJAARA forged benefit-sharing agreement despite exclusionary system

Bakaru wayaparrangu, the voluntary benefit-sharing agreement between DJAARA and Canadian miner Agnico Eagle, operator of the Fosterville Gold Mine, is a significant step towards self-determination of DJAARA Dja Dja Wurrung People. The multi-million-dollar agreement was settled following seven years of negotiations within a legislative system that favours developers. DJAARA General…
20/05/2024