Hannah Dunolly-Lee is a direct descendant of the great Thomas Dunolly who was born on Dja Dja Wurrung Country around 1854. She is a mother of five children born and raised on djandak (Dja Dja Wurrung Country). Riz is an MBA in Human Resources Management, AHRI Member and Certified Practitioner of Human Resources (CPHR), a Law Graduate, and an Artificial Intelligence/Digital Business Strategist equipped with a Global 18 Years of HR Management experience covering all the core HR functions/knowledge areas. Through his work he has been able to expand on his photography and illustration skills while maintaining his IT skills. Mark has recently joined DJAARA following two decades of work primarily in the public sector. She is an experienced administrator and newly certified Human Resource officer with an extensive administrative background across private and government organisations. While working alongside mob, Tameeka plans to create a positive and meaningful impact that will support future generations. Michele worked at DELWP where she helped establish the Dhelkunya Dja Land Management Board and has worked with the Board for the last five years. Janine has run a business providing services to clients in the community Not-for-Profit Sector, an area that is of particular interest. When not making a difference at DJAARA, Rachel loves spending time with her family, throwing herself into sport and exploring this great country! Many of the 38 languages are further divided according to clan groups and their traditional lands, while the 11 language families are grouped according to shared words, grammar and sounds. Dja Dja Wurrung also known as the Jaara people and Loddon River tribe is a native Aboriginal tribe which occupied the watersheds of the Loddon and Avoca Rivers in the Bendigo region of central Victoria Australia. Oli is deeply committed to supporting and elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples perspectives, leadership and self-determination particularly in relation to climate change and the environment. With a love of clear communication, she has worked freelance as a non-fiction writer and editor, between raising children and stints working in organisations. We continue to share our language with those that reside in Central Victoria to ensure it remains in the landscape it belongs. Jenni spent 13 years in the Pilbara where she undertook positions in many industries including Mining Construction, NGOs and Housing WA. She has spent most of her working career at the Corporation and has worn many hats over the years including CH field representative. Leon has over a decade of corporate experience working across Federal Government and Private industry with a wide range of experience in Finance, IT and Business Process Improvement leveraging software automation. She draws on her diverse experience to develop long term partnerships between Djaara, government and the broader community, implement Djaara rights under the RSA, identify areas for further legal or procedural development and arrive at creative and meaningful outcomes for Djaara both now and into the future. We acknowledge the foundation logo of our organisation, in use for 17 years, synonymous with our Recognition and Settlement Agreement. Kim is passionate about animal rescue and environmental issues and wants to ensure we leave the world in a better shape for generations to come. Amanda began with basketball as this was familiar to her. There are four vowels noted: /i e a u/. These different paths have allowed Tim to work with a diverse range of people and live in communities throughout Australia and overseas. Hannah is people-focused with a passion for ethical practice, employee engagement and wellbeing. Hannah now enjoys her work in the Member Engagement team as an Events Coordinator. During her time as a Case Manager she began an Aboriginal basketball Club for out of home care youth, which now incorporates the wider community. His passion and experience in building policy to bring together Natural Resource Management and Traditional Ecological Knowledge will be essential in the Program Manager Dhelkunya Dja Policy role. Amanda is community minded and loves to help people where she can. Like many Aboriginal children born during this early frontier period, Tommy was given the surname of the place where he was born. Her experience spans State and local government, the community sector in roles that have varied from health and aged services advocacy, supporting refugee communities, community disaster recovery and community arts. He has qualifications in political science, public policy, yoga and trauma informed therapies. She has been involved with various community organisations most of her adult life in both voluntary and paid capacities. Garry was born in Seymour and lived his early years in country Victoria with stints in Horsham and Wodonga and settling in Mornington in later years. He has trained and worked for more than 10 years in caring for the environment, building community and supporting others. An Aboriginal son and a Torres Strait Islander boy in Kinship care. The research Harley provides is focused on language requests from the wider community and Dja Dja Wurrung community language workshops. Nate strongly values the opportunity for his skills to be utilised to realise Djaara self-determination. Freya grew up on Djandak and from a young age had a great appreciation for Dja Dja Wurrung Country. yeah But what do you mean ?, the world is small Garry was born in Seymour and lived his early years in country Victoria with stints in Horsham and Wodonga and settling in Mornington in later years. Michele is a skilled relationship manager and supports the DDLMB in building and strengthening its connections to the Dja Dja Wurrung Community, DELWP, Parks Victoria and broader community networks. As the Manager Partnerships and Policy, Mark leads two teams, Galkangu (Joint Management) and Dhelkunya Dja Policy, to deliver on key business priorities and initiatives. Despite the absence of fences or visible borders, Djaara and other Aboriginal tribes had clear boundaries separating their Djandak from that of other groups. These different paths have allowed Tim to work with a diverse range of people and live in communities throughout Australia and overseas. Dylan strongly believes the work he is involved in is one step closer towards Djaara people managing country and will ensure future generations will benefit from this legacy. He is focussed on developing workforce development strategy to meet the purpose and demands of DJAARAs rapidly scaling up Djandak Wi cultural burning program, ensuring that djaara members voices determine the strategy. All that we do is dedicated to our Dja Dja Wurrung Martiinga kuli (Ancestors). She began working with Djaara on land rights and recognition in her role as Graduate Lawyer at First Nations Legal and Research Services before coming to work at the Corporation in 2019. We continue to share our understanding and promote awareness and respect of Dja Dja Wurrung Culture through managing and protecting Malamiya. Clark (1990) lists Lewurung S32 as a variant of Djadja wurrung (S31.1). Michele brings her incredible depth of experience in government and community sector organisations and expertise in policy, planning, community engagement and project management to her role. Mark Costello was born on Wadawurrung Country in Ballarat and has lived and worked on on Dja Dja Wurrung Country since 2003. Dominikas work in executive support and administration across various industries led to a position with the State government funded initiative Regional Centre for Culture 2018 and from that connection came the opportunity to work with the DDWCAC starting in early 2019. Harley is currently attending university completing a Phd study on the reawakening of the Dja Dja Wurrung language. Kim has enjoyed her numerous roles with Djaara and is currently supporting the Malamiya (Cultural Heritage) Team with the amazing work they do on Country along with managing the Cultural Ceremony bookings and requests. Rachel is a passionate multi-disciplinary professional across digital and traditional marketing, finance, HR and business management. Please direct any questions to our Language Team via emaillanguage@djadjawurrung.com.au. Amanda has been a Case manager for 6 years in Kinship Care, and recently completed a Diploma in Community Services. I'm hearing atrocious things about me Apparently i'm chasing you? Amanda was born in Mildura and moved to Djaara country in the 1990s. Hannah is passionate about reaching creative agreements that capture the spirit of the Recognition and Settlement Agreement and support Djaaras goals and ambitions. Rachel was born and grew up on yorta yorta country, at Tatura and now resides on dja dja wurrung country, at Woodend. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (FIML), and a Member of the Recruitment, Consulting, and Staffing Association (MRCSA). Nikita is a djaara woman and descends from John Charles. Kim is a Certified 6Sigma Green Belt with an extensive background in Process Reviews & Mapping, Business Development, Transport & Logistics, Human Resources and Event Management. Hannah has been employed with DJAARA for 7 years, starting her career back in 2015 as the Corporation Receptionist and employed across numerous roles including working on country as a Cultural Heritage field representative. Hello papi but what's up? Contemporary renewal, reclaiming and rematriation of our language is an extension and continuation of our traditional practice of sharing knowledge. Her love for Djandak and the opportunity work with Dja Dja Wurrung saw Freya return to her hometown of Castlemaine to work at Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises (DJANDAK) for a year, before commencing as DJAARAs Djandak Wi (Cultural Fire) Project Manager. Tony was born and has mostly lived and worked on Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung country. Hannah has a passion for sharing the Dja Dja Wurrung culture and stories that have been passed down to her. We manage our Culture and our Heritage, not just for the benefit of our own mob but for all People that come to our Country.. Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wadawurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin have to this unique place for more than 2000 generations. As the Manager Partnerships and Policy, Mark leads two teams, Galkangu (Joint Management) and Dhelkunya Dja Policy, to deliver on key business priorities and initiatives. More recently Oli has been working as an academic research assistant at RMIT University on various research projects across sustainability, climate change, environmental justice, resilience and biodiversity conservation as well as teaching and tutoring in RMITs school of Global, Urban and Social Studies. She is a descendant of Leonard Kerr. Samantha Howden was born & raised in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Her expertise in dance as a producer, director and event manager has allowed for a seamless transition into her role at Djaara as the Communication Relationships Manager. Once the online map is displayed: Click the Layers icon on the toolbar above the map Select the Appointed RAPs checkbox Contact Rodney Carter, Chief Executive Officer Cam was born on the neighbouring Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country and returned to the area 14 years ago with his young family. By working in conservation and eco-tourism through local and state government, he brings a passion for connecting people with Country and is a strong supporter of traditional land management practices. Grammatical notes (of Lewurru) by Mathews (1903) are probably on Dja Dja Wurrung, though note that Mathews (1903:248) contrasts 'Lewurru' with 'Tyeddyuwurru' (Dja Dja Wurrung? We use three plants to perform our Smoking Ceremony: Cherry Ballart, Wattle and Gum. She has worked in global and domestic, traditional B2B, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing businesses. He has been involved in leadership, management, and community development for over 30 years, as an officer in the Australian Army, as a health practitioner, and working for government and non-government organisations in environmental and natural resource management. His passion and experience in building policy to bring together Natural Resource Management and Traditional Ecological Knowledge will be essential in the Program Manager Dhelkunya Dja Policy role. Whether it was exploring mineshafts, watching animals, kicking the footy, creating cubby houses, climbing rocks or trees, riding bikes, or hiking, Harley well and truly grew up in the bush. From there he moved into mainstream IT roles gaining skills in networks, programming, technical writing, and training. Select your language. : There were 31 adults and 7 children reported belonging to the Dja Dja . These are important events we share to dhelk djuwima (show and share respect) of our cultural knowledge and practices daily. Outside of work Oli is passionate about addressing climate change in the South Pacific leading the charity Climates a group of volunteers that provide remote support and free services to NGOs and communities in Fiji, Vanuatu, PNG, West Papua, Samoa, Kiribati and Tuvalu. Through his work he has been able to expand on his photography and illustration skills while maintaining his IT skills. His job gives him an opportunity to work towards communicating, benefiting, and helping djaara through LUAA negotiations for community benefits, work opportunities, recognition of culture and raising awareness of djaara LUAA Rights. I work with a great team, and we will work with you to come up with thoughts and ideas on how to reach out to members of our Dja Dja Wurrung community to talk about Treaty. He has previously been the Alternative Director for the Dunolly Family 2017 2020 and he currently works as the Project Officer for the Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA). Davina Wijesinghe is the Program Manager for Recognition and Settlement Agreement Implementation at Djaara. Mariaa continues to find ways to enable daily practices of cultural revitalisation and resurgence in her work. Tameeka is eager to expand on her professional skills and is excited to learn and grow culturally. He continues to have more questions than answers about life that keeps him grounded, and he likes nothing more than to spend time with his family and get outdoors. She has spent many years of her life happily residing on beautiful Dja Dja Wurrung Country, as well as extended periods living overseas. Janine has enjoyed working for the Corporation in the Business Services section since December 2018 providing accounting and payroll services, to support Djaara in the work they do on behalf of the Traditional Owners. How to say Dja Dja Wurrung in Norwegian? The smoke is a symbol of water; when you pass through the smoke, we ask that you imagine the smoke passing over you is like running water from head to toe. Ben has worked in private, public, and not-for-profit/community sectors in professional, for-fun and community volunteering capacities in Aotearoa, UK, Egypt, and Australia. She is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and is family oriented her friends and work colleagues form part of her family. Rodney strongly believes that Dja Dja Wurrung people are best placed to manage our own history, places, and materials for the benefit of all Victorians. With a love of clear communication, she has worked freelance as a non-fiction writer and editor, between raising children and stints working in organisations. His team works with people across the DJAARA Group and with our members to formulate the policies and strategies that guide the organization to achieving the goals outlined in the Dhelkunya Dja (Country Plan). Djadjawurrung was spoken by 16 clans around Murchison, the central highlands region, east to Woodend, west to the Pyrenees, north to Boort and south to the Great Dividing Range . More recently having left the public service, Leon wanted to work for an organisation that was closer to home in terms of his heritage and was given an opportunity to work DJAARA. She currently resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung in Bendigo. Harley maintains a strong connection to the environment now and spends every opportunity he gets outside on Djandak. We are still here as a People. Oli was born on the small island of Florianpolis (Meiembipe or mountain along the channel) in the south-east of Brazil on the lands of the Carijs Tupi peoples to a Brazilian father and Australian mother. Rachel is a passionate multi-disciplinary professional across digital and traditional marketing, finance, HR and business management. The Recognition and Settlement Agreement between Dja Dja Wurrung People and the State of Victoria was celebrated at Yapenya on 15 November 2013. He is also a very talented artist who has designed artwork for local sporting teams, local Council projects and numerous artwork pieces when commissioned. Working at Djaara has given Caleb an outlet for his creative thinking, his helping nature and vision for a better future for the generations to come. Returning to Country Victoria was always in the back of Garrys mind and led him to return with his family with a deep sense of being Home on arrival. Sharon was born in Djab Wurrung country and moved to Dja Dja Wurrung country in 2010 after a lifetime of moving around regional Victoria and some time in Adelaide, South Australia. Ben loves a good yarn, good humour, singing and dancing, and has a keen interest in psychology, philosophy, and politics. Dja Dja Wurrung Add phonetic spelling Meanings for Dja Dja Wurrung It is a term that refers to the tribes called Jara, who are the Aboriginal Australian people. She is currently studying criminology and psychology and is passionate about seeing systemic change and improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Nicola enjoys working in the community and cares deeply about leaving the world a better place. He currently works for his people, the Dja Dja Wurrung as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and the Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises Pty Ltd. A defining moment in Rodneys career has been negotiating the Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples Native Title settlement under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010. Renee is extremely grateful for the opportunity to work for Djaara and plans to use her experience to aid the Dja Dja Wurrung people in achieving their goals and ambitions. Moving back to Dja Dja Wurrung country with a young family, Anita transitioned across to the Cultural Heritage Sector, gaining extensive experience in a range of organisational management roles, and an understanding of communications and stakeholder engagement. Changelog First update (June 8, 2018) Boundaries added, sources, websites and images added (September 22, 2020) AIATSIS source added (December 17, 2021) 5. Corrections Please send us your thoughts or fixes. Nicola is excited to join the communications team at DJAARA. He moved to Djandak in 2020, where he now calls Castlemaine home. Tim loves working at the DDWCAC and with Djaara to help right the wrongs of the past and heal Country. Dylan is a descendent of Clive Atkinson, a renowned indigenous artist in the Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung community and has been involved in works involving both tribes. She briefly lived on the coast in central WA and currently lives on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Bendigo. Other interests include well-being/arts/workshop projects and festivals, gardening, and LGBTIQ+ community engagement and advocacy. Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung People) have lived on our traditional lands and cared for djandak (Country) over many thousands of years. Freya grew up on Djandak and from a young age had a great appreciation for Dja Dja Wurrung Country. His team works with people across the DJAARA Group and with our members to formulate the policies and strategies that guide the organization to achieving the goals outlined in the Dhelkunya Dja (Country Plan). Over the last five years working with the Corporation, Rhiannas experience has allowed her to move into her role, supporting the DDLMB. Janine Heislers is originally from Melbourne and moved to Dja Dja Wurrung Country 25 years ago where she has raised her family. Apartment for rent #79162944. She draws on her diverse experience to develop long term partnerships between Djaara, government and the broader community, implement Djaara rights under the RSA, identify areas for further legal or procedural development and arrive at creative and meaningful outcomes for Djaara both now and into the future. He holds a bachelors degree in public management (Special) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Sharon has a passion for helping organisation and individuals to be the best they can be and is excited to be working in corporate services to continue to deliver on this passion in collaboration with Group stakeholders. Rhianna has been an employee of the Corporation since late 2015 in various roles, and now works with the Dhelkunya Dja Land Management Board (DDLMB)providing administration and project support. Jackson has been working for the Corporation for six years. Harley has been reawakening the Dja Dja Wurrung language for 15 years. djadja . She has spent many years of her life happily residing on beautiful Dja Dja Wurrung Country, as well as extended periods living overseas. In her spare time Jacinta enjoys spending time with her friends and has recently learned how to weave. Davina has previously facilitated conciliation at one of Australias Ombudsman offices; she has also volunteered and interned with NGOs, community legal centres and a statutory office in the areas of anti-corruption, policy and law reform and human rights advocacy. . Djadja Wurrung Language of Central Victoria: Including Place Names John David Tully John Tully, 1997 - Aboriginal Australians - 92 pages 0 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for. He has previously been the Alternative Director for the Dunolly Family 2017 2020 and he currently works as the Project Officer for the Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA). She studied politics, history, and linguistics, and has been a freelance translator and university tutor, as well as working for Japanese organisations in Tokyo and Sydney. Sophia was born and raised on Djandak in Bendigo and continues her Indigenous heritage journey to locate her mob stemming from her great great grandmother who was born on Djandak in the 1850s. Retiring at 42 Garry soon found retirement unfulfilling and started looking at ways to apply his learnings and experience to assist other people to achieve better outcomes. Hannah has a passion for sharing the Dja Dja Wurrung culture and stories that have been passed down to her. In his seminal (2014) book Encountering Affect, Anderson explores how to develop a language for talking about such non-readily conceptualizable phenomena as emotion and feeling in relation to political life; . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); As we look to the future, we do not turn our back on the past. I introduce myself to you and your families as Ron Marks, the newly appointed Traditional Owner Treaty Engagement Officer for Djaara. She is also the Deputy Chairperson of the Dhelkunya Dja Land Management Board. Sam has studied within the business & accounts fields. Brittney is a descendant of the Wiradjuri People nestled along the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales. Our language and elements of it, were shared between clans and with our Eastern Kulin Nation neighbours and visiting mobs who travelled long distances to gather together. Harley grew up in Campbells Creek with the family property adjoining onto the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park. Tony was born and has mostly lived and worked on Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung country. She studied politics, history, and linguistics, and has been a freelance translator and university tutor, as well as . They were part of established trade networks which allowed goods and information to flow over substantial distances. Hannah is passionate about reaching creative agreements that capture the spirit of the Recognition and Settlement Agreement and support Djaaras goals and ambitions. Mark Costello was born on Wadawurrung Country in Ballarat and has lived and worked on on Dja Dja Wurrung Country since 2003. Renee relocated from Melbourne to Dja Dja Wurrung country 5 years ago and is proudly raising a young family on Djandak. The reason behind the proposed name change is twofold: the recognition of Aboriginal heritage and the reinstatement of Dja Dja Wurrung language into the landscape, and the removal of a name that is offensive and derogatory. Tameeka is relocating to Djandak to continue her role in the Member Engagement Team, while completing a Cert III in Community Services. These words are an educational tool and not for use outside of our website unless prior consent is given. Tony has always enjoyed creating opportunities for others to heal, grow and connect. Sophias passion for material culture and Australian history became apparent during her high school years leading to the completion of a dual Honours degree in Archaeology and History allowing Sophia to work across Victoria as an archaeologist. His status with CPA (Certified Professional Accountant) Australia is as a Fellow and he has been a member with them for almost 40 years. Click edit button to change this text. Harleys current role at Dja Dja Wurrung involves research and provides language workshops for the community and DDWCAC staff. Dja Dja Wurrung people. This Australian Aboriginal languages-related article is a stub. Having worked in transport (aviation) for over 20 years, he took the opportunity to switch from the corporate to not-for-profit sector in mid-2021. Over the last five years working with the Corporation, Rhiannas experience has allowed her to move into her role, supporting the DDLMB. Key Landmarks: Dunkeld Lake Bolac Lake Boloke Stawell Salt Creek Harley was born on, lives on, and works on Djandak (Country). Among other things, she has written cycling guidebooks for travel publisher Lonely Planet, edited Ride On magazine for Bicycle Victoria (now Bicycle Network) and, more recently, has worked in communications & engagement with the Department of Transport, and media & communications with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. On leaving school in 1974 Jon took up a printing apprenticeship just as computers were overtaking the industry. Cassandra Lewis is a proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Wamba Wamba women raised on the beautiful Murray River Country of Wamba Wamba. Dylan strongly believes the work he is involved in is one step closer towards Djaara people managing country and will ensure future generations will benefit from this legacy. Jackson Dunolly-Lee is a direct descendant of the great Thomas Dunolly who was born on Dja Dja Wurrung Country around 1854. We implement the actions of our Agreement through Djaara and our business arm, Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises trading as Djandak. He is also a very talented artist who has designed artwork for local sporting teams, local Council projects and numerous artwork pieces when commissioned. 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