Kooyar Wongi

Wandoo Valley Walk, Greenbushes
2019-10-31 09:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | Greenbushes, Greenbushes, WA, 6254, Australia
We will be walking along the beautiful Wandoo Valley Walk near Greenbushes and talking about Noongar traditional ecological knowledge, with the second of two events in partnership with Bridgetown-Greenbushes Community Landcare on 31 October.
Interested? Contact Cheryl Hamence to get more information and secure your place, as numbers are limited.

GMAS year 12 graduation and art unveiling
2019-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 | 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
We will be attending the graduation ceremony for the Georgiana Mooloy Anglican School Year 12s, where they will officially unveil the Noongar Six Seasons art mural that we have been working with them on as their gift to the school. Exciting!

Taking a walk through Perup Nature Reserve - Part 2!
2019-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Perup Nature Reserve, Western Australia, Australia
Well, our September field walk was so over-subscribed that we will be working with the Blackwood Basin Group to hold a second event on Saturday 12 October!
We will be walking and talking about Noongar culture and local threatened species in the stunning Perup Nature Reserve. Interested in this free community event? Contact Karrie at the Blackwood Basin Group on 9769 1129 ASAP to secure your place. Numbers are limited and it’s filling up fast!

Kambarang is here!
2019-10-01 | 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
The season of birth
During the Kambarang season, usually October to November, we see an abundance of different colours and flowers exploding all around us. It is often referred to by Noongar people as the season of birth, or the wildflower season.
The yellows of many of the wattles (Acacias) continue to abound, along with some of the Banksias and many other smaller delicate flowering plants including the kangaroo paws and orchids (kara or djubak). Also during this time the balgas will also start to flower, especially if they’ve been burnt in the past year or closely shaved.
One of the most striking displays of flowers to be seen during this season will be the moodjar (WA native Christmas tree) which continues to flower across Noongar boodja (land/country) from October to January. The appearance of these bright orange/yellow flowers serve to signal the heat is on its way.
This is the time of the year you are most likely to encounter a waakal (snake) or yoorn (bobtail lizard), as the reptiles start to awaken from their annual hibernation and make the most of the warmth for energy to look for food.
It’s also a time that many young families of birds will be singing out for their parents to feed them. Koolbardies (magpies) will also be out protecting their nests and their babies, so don’t forget to duck!
Many things are undergoing transformation with the warm change in the weather and the landscape is alive with colour and noise as a result.

Taking a walk through Perup Nature Reserve
2019-09-14 | Perup Nature Reserve, Western Australia, Australia
We will be walking and talking about Noongar culture and local threatened species in the stunning Perup Nature Reserve. Interested in this free community event? Just contact Karrie at the Blackwood Basin Group by 11 September. Numbers are limited and it’s filling up fast!

Noongar culture with Nannup DHS
2019-09-12 | 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
We will be spending some time with the students and staff at the Nannup District High School to teach them all about Noongar culture and perspectives on local native animal species. It’s going to be a great day out!

IndigifestOz 2019!
2019-08-30 | 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
How do you attract people to your display at an expo that is absolutely packed with awesome Aboriginal initiatives and organisations? With tasty treats and prizes of course! Thanks so much to CinefestOz for having us at IndigifestOz 2019!

Open Mic Night for Small Business
2019-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
We are taking part in an Open Mic Night for Small Business at The Good Egg in Busselton. Thanks to Business Advisory South West and Peel and IPS Management Consultants for involving us!

Djilba has arrived!
2019-08-01 | 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Makuru, the coldest and wettest time of the year, has come to a close and Djilba has arrived!
Djilba season, generally spanning the August to September period, is a transitional time of the year and is considered by Noongar people as the season of conception, or the growing season. It is characterised by some very cold and clear days, along with warmer, rainy and windy days and the occasional sunny day or two.

Makuru season is here!
2019-06-01 | 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Makuru sees the coldest and wettest time of the year come into full swing.
Traditionally, this was a good time of the year to move back inland from the coast as the winds turned to the west and south bringing the cold weather, rains and occasionally snow on the peaks of the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges.

Djeran is here!
2019-04-01 | Kooyar Wongi, 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Djeran season at last sees a break in the really hot weather and winds and is the time to get ready for the cold, wet and wild months to come!

Traditional Ecological Knowledge Field Walk - Greenbushes
2019-03-28 | Greenbushes, Greenbushes, WA, 6254, Australia
Excited to be heading out on Country with local community members in Greenbushes to talk about ecology from a Noongar perspective!
Interested in something like this happening in your patch? Just give us a call or email us to see what we can design for you.

Bunuru is Here!
2019-02-01 | Kooyar Wongi, 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
We will be marking the commencement of each of the Noongar six seasons throughout the course of the year. Today marks the beginning of Bunuru, the hottest season and one of our favourites! We will post more information about this glorious time of the year on our blog over February and March, so stay tuned.

Cross-Cultural Awareness Training
2018-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | 14 Plaza St, South Bunbury WA 6230, 14 Plaza Street, South Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, Australia
Kooyar Wongi will be delivering Cross-Cultural Awareness Training to all staff at Southwest Community Legal Centre in Bunbury as part of their professional development and organisational commitment to improving cultural competency.

Birak is here!
2018-12-01 | Kooyar Wongi, 84 Seymour Street, West Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
We will be marking the commencement of each of the Noongar six seasons throughout the course of the year. Today is the first day of Birak season. Birak sees the rains ease up and the warm weather taking hold. It is hot and dry with easterly winds during the day.
