Aboriginal Country (Completed)
- We are Gunaikurnai, the First People of our Country. We have survived for tens of thousands of years, often against great adversity. We have looked after our Country and passed on our stories and traditions through countless generations. We continue to survive and thrive, maintaining connection to our Country and to our ancestors.
Aboriginal Country (In-Development)
- Alternative spellings: Daung Wurrung Deadly Story will work with the Taungurung Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) If you would like...
- Wominjeka yearmann koondee biik Wurundjeri balluk Welcome to the land of the Wurundjeri people. The Wurundjeri People take their name from their Woiwurrung language word ‘wurun’ meaning the Manna Gum (Eucalyptus viminalis) which is common...
- Gaka Yawall Ngulla Yenbena Yorta Yorta Woka Come walk with us the people on Yorta Yorta Country The Yorta Yorta people come from a unique stretch of forest-wetlands that are located in what is now known as the central Murray – Goulburn region. Our...
- Alternative spellings: Duduroa Deadly Story will work with the Dhudhuroa Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: VCE Indigenous language students awaken 'sleeping' Dhudhuroa...
- Alternative spellings: Jabula Jabula, Yabula Yabula Deadly Story will work with the Jabulajabula Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and resources for Jabulajabula Mob, please contact Deadly Story...
- Alternative spellings: Pangerang Deadly Story will work with the Bangerang Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Bangerang Cultural Centre Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for...
- Deadly Story will work with the Yuin Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and resources for Yuin Mob, please contact Deadly Story at admin@deadlystory.com and we will seek to assist you.
- Alternative spellings: Yitha Yitha Deadly Story will work with the Yita Yita Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and resources for Yita Yita Mob, please contact Deadly Story at...
- Deadly Story will work with the Nari Nari Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and resources for Nari Nari Mob, please contact Deadly Story at admin@deadlystory.com and we will seek to assist you.
- Alternative spellings: Madi Madi, Muthi Muthi Deadly Story will work with the Mutti Mutti Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations...
- Deadly Story will work with the Ngarrindjeri Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Ngarrindjeri Cultural Hub Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations If you would like Deadly...
- Deadly Story will work with the Wiradjuri Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations If you would...
- Alternative spellings: Boandik, Bungandidj Deadly Story will work with the Buandig Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and resources for Buandig Mob, please contact Deadly Story at...
- Alternative spellings: Ngarkat, Ngerget, Ngarkato Deadly Story will work with the Ngargad Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and resources for Ngargad Mob, please contact Deadly Story at...
- Alternative spellings: Latji Latji Deadly Story will work with the Latje Latje Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations If you would...
- Alternative spellings: Dadi Dadi Deadly Story will work with the Tatti Tatti Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations Culture Victoria,...
- Alternative spellings: Watti Watti, Wati Wati, Wadiwadi Deadly Story will work with the Wadi Wadi Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous...
- Alternative spellings: Wamba Wamba Deadly Story will work with the Wemba Wemba Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages Murray Lower...
- Language groups: Dhauwurd Wurrung, Wooloowoorroong, Kee Woorroong, Koornkopanoot, Peek Woorroong, Keerray Woorroong, Tyakoort Woorroong, Gadubanud, Gulidjan, Djargurd Wurrong. Deadly Story will work with the Gunditjmara Community in the future to develop...
- Alternative spellings: Djap Wurrung, Tjapwurrung Deadly Story will work with the Djab Wurrung Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Budja Budja Aboriginal Cooperative Victorian...
- Deadly Story will work with the Jardwadjali Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Barengi Gadjin Land Council Budja Budja Aboriginal Cooperative If you would like Deadly Story to...
- Deadly Story will work with the Jaadwa Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Barengi Gadjin Land Council If you would like Deadly Story to include any additional resources about...
- Deadly Story will work with the Wotjobaluk Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Barengi Gadjin Land Council Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations If you would like Deadly...
- Deadly Story will work with the Wergaia Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Barengi Gadjin Land Council Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages Murray Lower Darling Rivers...
- Alternative names/spellings: Jaara, Djadjawurrung, Jajowrong Deadly Story will work with the Dja Dja Wurrung Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal...
- Alternative spellings: Baraba Baraba Deadly Story will work with the Barapa Barapa Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations If you would...
- Deadly Story will work with the Ngurai Illam Wurrung Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and resources for Ngurai Illam Wurrung Mob, please contact Deadly Story at admin@deadlystory.com and we...
- Alternative spellings: Way wurru Deadly Story will work with the Waveroo Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages If you would like...
- Alternative spellings: Yaithmathang, Djilamatang, Gundungerre, Jadjmadang, Jaithmathang, Jaitmathang, Yadymadhang Deadly Story will work with the Jaitmatang Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and...
- Alternative spellings: Ngarigu, Garego, Ngarego Deadly Story will work with the Ngarigo Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages The...
- Alternative spellings: Bidhawal, Bidawal, Birdhawal, Birtowall, Bidwell, Bidwill, Bidwelli, Biduelli, Beddiwell Deadly Story will work with the Bidwell Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, if you are looking for contacts and...
- Alternative spellings: Wathaurung Deadly Story will work with the Wadawurrung Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contact below: Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation If you would like Deadly...
- Alternative spellings: Bunurong, Boonurrong, Boonoorong, Bunwurung Deadly Story will work with the Boon Wurrung Community in the future to develop this page. In the meantime, please refer to the contacts and resources below: Boon Wurrung Foundation...
Community Places
- To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system. Opening Ramahyuck mission was established in 1863 by Reverend Friedrich August Hagenauer, a Moravian Missionary who had previously helped to establish...
- To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system. Opening Edward Parker officially established the Loddon Protectorate in 1841 at Franklinford. Parker was one of four assistant protectors working...
- To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system. Opening Bung Yarnda was established by John Bulmer, a Church of England missionary in 1861. It was announced in 1863 that the mission was 2000 acres,...
- To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system. Opening Lake Condah mission was established by Church of England missionaries in 1867. It sat on 2000 acres, 15 of which were under cultivation and...
- To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system. Opening The government announced it had reserved 3500 acres in 1861 for a potential Aboriginal Station. However, it wasn’t until 1865 that...
- To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system. Opening Ebenezer mission was established in 1859 by Moravian Missionaries, Reverend Friedrich Hagenauer (who later established Ramahyuck Mission) and...
- To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system. It was established for the people of the Kulin Nation, an alliance formed by five language groups - Woi Wurrung/Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, Wadawurrung,...
- To learn more about Aboriginal stations check out our history timeline entry Creation of reserve system. Opening Maloga Mission was established in 1870 by Daniel Matthews. However, residents eventually grew tired of the strict religious lifestyle and...
This map attempts to represent the language, social or nation groups of Aboriginal Australia. It shows only the general locations of larger groupings of people which may include clans, dialects or individual languages in a group. It used published resources from the eighteenth century-1994 and is not intended to be exact, nor the boundaries fixed. It is not suitable for native title or other land claims. David R Horton (creator), ©Aboriginal Studies Press, AIATSIS, and Auslig/Sinclair, Knight, Merz, 1996. Noreproduction without permission. To purchase a print version visit: https://shop.aiatsis.gov.au/
Explore the different Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Country regions and other significant points of interest. Clicking on a marker will take you to a page full of information relating to that topic.
If you would like to learn more about the population distribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as per the 2016 National Census, click on the following link to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.