wawa biik Newsletters

June 6, 2023

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Just like the pride and purpose our Elders feel when wrapped in their possum skin cloak, we want wawa biik to be a warm and inspiring space that brings people together to celebrate and learn about our traditional and contemporary aspects of Culture.

wawa biik means ‘hello Country’ which proudly acknowledges our continuous connections, relationships, and responsibilities we have and will always have to Taungurung Country as the First People and Custodians of this land. But you too have a responsibility to biik and can do your bit to strengthen culture – and it all starts with saying wawa to Country, with us.

Our newsletters will give you a sense of our purpose, introduce you to our Country, our inspiring People and our Partners, and invite you to take further steps to deepen your relationship with Country and Culture.

These are exciting times. Ngun godjin (thank you) for coming on this journey with us!

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Current: NAIDOC Special

Sadly, Uncle Shane leaves wawa biik this week. 

Uncle Shane has played an integral role in shaping wawa biik through his deep knowledge of Culture and Country. He has led tours with guests and community members with generosity, wisdom and a good yarn every time. 

His leadership, passion and knowledge have been central to wawa biik’s success, with many visitors praising his guidance and cultural expertise. 

We honour his legacy, his commitment to the Taungurung Nation, and the impact he has made on everyone he has met. wawa biik has been only one part of his enormous contribution to the Taungurung Land and Waters Council during his 10-year tenure. 

Please join us farewelling Uncle Shane and wishing him all the best as he takes on another exciting opportunity to continue pursuing his passion for Country. 

#culturalelder #Taungurungbiik #culturaltourism #culturaleducation
Today marks the anniversary of Kevin Rudd’s 2008 National Apology. An acknowledgment of the deep harm caused by policies that tore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.
 
This moment in history was meant to open a path toward truth, healing, and accountability. But remembrance also means facing the reality that many of the injustices still echo through our communities today.
 
Reflection alone isn’t enough. Real change demands commitment, action, and a willingness to confront the systems that continue to fail our people.
 
Today we honour the resilience and strength of survivors and families who continue to carry deep trauma caused by these policies.
Today we’re celebrating wawa biik’s 3rd birthday - three years since we launched on 8th February 2023.
 
Over the last three years wawa biik has achieved some truly deadly milestones:
 
• 332 guests in 2023.
• 550 guests in 2024.
• 729 guests in 2025.
 
That’s over 1,600 who have experienced Taungurung Country & Culture with wawa biik!
 
We’ve developed five unique cultural experiences and delivered them to more than 90 groups, including ANZ, Department of Transport and Planning, Monash University, Melbourne Water and many more.
 
Wawa Biik has proudly featured in the Melbourne Australian Visitors Guide, Mansfield Courier, Midland Express, Wangara News, Country House Hunters, Qantas Magazine, and Australian Travelers Magazine.
 
Beyond the numbers, wawa biik has continued to grow from strength to strength, sharing our deep knowledge of Taungurung Country, strengthening culture, and building true allyship across Victoria!
 
We’re only getting started. 2026 is going to be a huge year for wawa biik - so stay tuned!!
Today is World Wetlands Day. 

World Wetlands Day highlights the vital role wetlands play in sustaining ecosystems and biodiversity around the world. 

It’s a reminder of the need to protect and maintain these essential environments for future generations. 

To learn more about wetlands on Taungurung Country, book your spot today at our upcoming public Wawa Tahbilk Tahbilk tour today. 

To book click the link in our bio. 

Tahbilk Tahbilk (Place of many waterholes)
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