State Government support through the BushBank program – an initiative focused on biodiversity outcomes such as seed collection, nurseries, and large-scale revegetation – has enabled Taungurung to take an important step forward on and for Country. A vision has seeded: the establishment of a Biocultural Resource Centre on Taungurung biik (Country). ‘Biocultural’ is a term […]
Building strong relationships is essential to working respectfully with Taungurung People and progressing meaningful Reconciliation Action Plans. These relationships rely on listening, learning and contributing in ways that build trust, reciprocity and long-term positive outcomes for First Nations’ communities. wawa biik is proud to align with local tourism businesses on Taungurung Country that share Taungurung […]
Anne Burns is a proud Nira balluk woman of the Taungurung Nation. Having worked for the Taungurung Land and Waters Council in the Partnerships and Agreements team for four years, she’s now also a wawa biik guide sharing her passion for Culture and Country with the broader community. Anne believes there are wonderful things that […]
Big things are happening for First Peoples tourism in Victoria – and wawa biik is right at the heart of it. Last week, Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, launched the First Peoples Tourism Plan 2025–2030. This bold plan recognises the growing desire for authentic cultural experiences and the power of […]
On Taungurung Country, the making of cultural artefacts is much more than a skill — it is a way of reading, listening to, and caring for Country. The knowledge of how to gather and shape resources like daanaks (coolamons) and shields has been passed down through generations, taught by Elders and role models, and practiced […]
The Yoorrook Justice Commission published its final landmark report last week — a powerful and definitive account of Victoria’s history since colonisation, as told by First Peoples. This report has been an important step for truth-telling and healing that will pave the way for Treaty negotiations in Victoria. The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is […]
In today’s world of work, purpose should no longer be just a buzzword — it should be a guiding principle. At wawa biik, our purpose is to nurture an inspired and connected community of First Peoples and allies that take pride in their shared custodianship of Taungurung Culture and Country. In this era of the ‘Great […]
It doesn’t matter where you are on your ally journey, all that matters is that you’re on the journey. The 2025 National Reconciliation Week theme is ‘Bridging Now to Next’. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and take meaningful action towards creating a culturally vibrant and […]
A hush settles over the group as wawa biik guests gather beneath the towering presence of a gnarly old Greybox. Its weathered trunk bears a deep scar on the south-east side—silent but powerful evidence of an ancient story. This tree has likely stood here for centuries, holding memory in its bark and earth beneath. Uncle […]
When Taungrurung Baan Ganalina (Guardians of Water) expressed interest in creating a turtle yilam (home), Horseshoe Lagoon immediately came to mind. It is a wetland that holds significant cultural importance to the Taungurung people and has been receiving environmental water from the nearby Waring (Goulburn River) over the last few years to eradicate weeds and […]