COUNTRY
In accordance with traditional Aboriginal religious beliefs, we have a spiritual attachment to our land and the flora and fauna upon it. We conserve and utilise our natural resources in line with traditional wisdom thereby preserving them for future generations.
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COOMADITCHIE LAGOON
Coomaditchie Lagoon (also known as Coomaditchy Lagoon) and its surrounds are of significance to our local area for aesthetic, scientific and cultural reasons. The Lagoon is one of the largest lagoons in Wollongong and is a rare and important wildlife habitat populated with seagulls, swans and pelicans. The Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation is a caretaker of this precious resource.
Listen to the ABC Radio National Off Track programme featuring Coomaditchie Elder, Lorraine Brown speaking about how the Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation is taking care of the lagoon.
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Country
Coomaditchie - by Lorraine Brown (a digital story from the Lake Illawarra MAP Project
More than just a Course - by Narelle Thomas (a digital story from the Lake Illawarra MAP Project)
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Ngaraba-aan............past, present, future
FURTHER READING
To learn more about Country and our connection to Country in the Illawarra, follow the links on the resources below.
 Murni Dhungang JirrarA book about Aboriginal people's use of plants and animals in the Illawarra area, south of Sydney. The title means animal food (Murni), plant food (Dhungang) and fur (Jirrar) in Dharawal language. The book includes interviews with Aboriginal people, combined with extensive background research. It explores the spiritual and economic significance of various Illawarra environments - to the Aboriginal people of the Illawarra. |  The Fight to Save IllowraA collection of material relating to the Save Hill 60 campaign, along with an historical chronology of the site and related references. |
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