Aboriginal NRM
The Aboriginal NRM projects work in close collaboration with the Noongar Ballardong people to ensure that the organisation respects and honours culture and Boodja (country). With longstanding history of connection between Wheatbelt NRM and the Noongar Ballardong people, the Aboriginal NRM team continues to further develop connection to Boodja that has been fundamental for the Noongar people since the time of dreaming. This is achieved through employing the Noongar Boodja Ranger Team, engaging the Elders Advisory Group and providing resources to our community on cultural heritage and Noongar Language.
Projects
Noongar Boodja Ranger Team
The Noongar Boodja Ranger Team was established in 2014 to provide Aboriginal community members with ongoing work on Boodjar (country). This was identified as a high priority of the Elders Advisory Group, as building a life in the region can be difficult without job opportunities and training.
Elders Advisory Group
The Elders Advisory Group was established in 2013 to provide cultural advice and leadership for restoration of Country. The group has become integral in guiding the Noongar Boodja Rangers Team. The Groups meets every 2 months.
Consultation with local Elders maximises participation amongst the local Noongar community, transfers traditional knowledge to younger generations, encourages solid work ethic and ensures all our work is conducted with integrity and cultural competency.
Mooditj Boodja website
The Mooditj Boodja website is a resource available to the community that gives knowledge about cultural heritage, native flora and fauna as well as engages stories from the Noongar community.
Please note that the site may include images and video of deceased community members.
Other Resources
To speak any language, you need to know not just a list of words, but also an understanding of how to put them together into sentences, as well as have the right form of the word to convey the meaning you intend. The 'Ballardong Noongar Dictionary' is a resource publication. Explore 50 pages to understand language, colours, weather and the history of the Ballardong people. The 'Ballardong Noongar Dictionary' also features a 23-page wordlist.