Djaara


DJANDAK is devoted to revitalising Dja Dja Wurrung Country for community benefit, blending economic development for Dja Dja Wurrung People.

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Womin-dji-ka | Welcome
Djangi Dja Dja Wurrung Balak | Home of Dja Dja Wurrung People

“I’d like the rest of the world to know that Dja Dja Wurrung still exist. We are still here as a People. We are proud and value our Culture. We honour our Martiinga kuli, and everything that we do, we are doing on behalf of our Martiinga kuli, who didn’t have the voice that we have today.”

Aunty Fay Carter, Dja Dja Wurrung Elder
All that we do is dedicated to our Dja Dja Wurrung Martiinga kuli (Ancestors)
Giyakiki | Our story

Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung People) have lived on our traditional lands and cared for djandak (Country) over many thousands of years.
Malamiya-yu Gurang
Long ago, before this time

For us, djandak is more than just a landscape, it is more than what is visible to the eye – it is a living entity, which holds the stories of creation and histories that cannot be erased. Our Martiinga kuli looked after this Country and we are duty bound to do the same.
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Our Martiinga kuli
(Ancestors)

Our Martiinga kuli tie us to djandak, Culture and knowledge. Each day, we are reminded of their struggles. We persevere because of them.
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Our Members

Are you ready to activate your Djaara rights? Do you want to become a Dja Dja Wurrung member?
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Gungilang wangendak | Our work
Land Management Services

DJANDAK is devoted to revitalising Dja Dja Wurrung Country for community benefit, blending economic development for Dja Dja Wurrung People. We embed Djaara values into infrastructure, and the environment. Our professional teams collaborate on diverse projects, working with government bodies, local industries, and the broader community. Services encompass design, natural resource management, waterways, forestry, fire management, bio-culture, and land management.
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Cultural Immersion Experiences

DUMAWUL, is our social enterprise, providing opportunities for Djaara creatives through creative arts, cultural tourism, and education. DUMAWUL offers firsthand experience tours of djandak (Country), fostering a deeper understanding of Dja Dja Wurrung Culture. We provide education programs for schools, communities, and corporates seeking insight into Dja Dja Wurrung Language, Culture, People, and Country.
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Fresh Tucker

DJAKITJ is a bush foods venture by DJAARA, focusing on researching, cultivating, and promoting traditional native ingredients significant to Dja Dja Wurrung People in central Victoria. With the fusion of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and modern technology, we are working towards bringing an innovative range of culturally significant food products to the public marketplace.
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