Word Up shares the diverse languages of black Australia from Anmatyerre to Arrernte, from Bidjara to Bundjalung, from Nyungar to Ngaanyatjarra, from Yankunytjatjara to Yorta Yorta—one word at a time. Follow links to Uncle Gary Williams episode aired 3 December 2016 and David Prosser episode aired 29 July 2017 Subscribe on iTunes, the ABC Radio app or wherever you get your podcasts.
A section of of our very popular Gumbayngirr Yuludarla Jandaygam Gumbaynggirr Dreaming Story Collection was accidentally omitted from this print run. This section Birrugun’s Journey South, comes just before The Final Battle on page 48. We now have the page available to download here. Print it out and insert between pages 48 and 49. It is also available on the Publications page of our website. If you prefer, … Read More
This year’s NAIDOC theme is Languages Matter and in celebration Muurrbay is holding a Family Day of Language. Please join us for Games, activities, storytelling, songs, stalls and a sausage sizzle When: Wednesday 5th July from 2.00-6.00 Where: here at Muurrbay (14 Bellwood Road, Nambucca Heads, NSW 2448) See you there!
Stormy conditions did not prevent students from the Gathang Certificate III course gathering at Club Taree for their graduation ceremony on Wednesday 15 March. Marianne McKinnon-Kidd was the only graduate who was unfortunately unable to join the ceremony. Following a Welcome to Country by Auntie Wilma Morecombe, certificates were presented by Muurrbay CEO Uncle Gary Williams. Sharon Edgar-Jones received the … Read More
On the 15th February, 2017 Muurrbay launched the Gumbaynggirr Yuludarla Jandaygam (Gumbaynggirr Dreaming Story Collection) at the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre. Elders and community members travelled from far and wide to enjoy the book launch. Michael Jarrett oversaw proceeding as Master of Ceremonies. Muurrbay’s Gary Williams, Dallas Walker and Brother Steve Morelli who compiled the Gumbaynggirr Dreaming Story over a … Read More