Big things are happening for First Peoples tourism in Victoria – and wawa biik is right at the heart of it. Last week, Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, launched the First Peoples Tourism Plan 2025–2030. This bold plan recognises the growing desire for authentic cultural experiences and the power of […]
On Taungurung Country, the making of cultural artefacts is much more than a skill — it is a way of reading, listening to, and caring for Country. The knowledge of how to gather and shape resources like daanaks (coolamons) and shields has been passed down through generations, taught by Elders and role models, and practiced […]
The Yoorrook Justice Commission published its final landmark report last week — a powerful and definitive account of Victoria’s history since colonisation, as told by First Peoples. This report has been an important step for truth-telling and healing that will pave the way for Treaty negotiations in Victoria. The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is […]
In today’s world of work, purpose should no longer be just a buzzword — it should be a guiding principle. At wawa biik, our purpose is to nurture an inspired and connected community of First Peoples and allies that take pride in their shared custodianship of Taungurung Culture and Country. In this era of the ‘Great […]
It doesn’t matter where you are on your ally journey, all that matters is that you’re on the journey. The 2025 National Reconciliation Week theme is ‘Bridging Now to Next’. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and take meaningful action towards creating a culturally vibrant and […]
A hush settles over the group as wawa biik guests gather beneath the towering presence of a gnarly old Greybox. Its weathered trunk bears a deep scar on the south-east side—silent but powerful evidence of an ancient story. This tree has likely stood here for centuries, holding memory in its bark and earth beneath. Uncle […]
wawa biik is pleased to announce a new experience designed and led in collaboration with Taungurung artist and Elder Uncle Mick Harding. This is an in-depth experience (5 hours) of walking, yarning, sharing food, making and learning alongside Uncle Mick, his sons and our wawa biik guides. There is no other Aboriginal cultural experience like […]
When Taungrurung Baan Ganalina (Guardians of Water) expressed interest in creating a turtle yilam (home), Horseshoe Lagoon immediately came to mind. It is a wetland that holds significant cultural importance to the Taungurung people and has been receiving environmental water from the nearby Waring (Goulburn River) over the last few years to eradicate weeds and […]
Seed picking season is one of my favourite times of the year. The sun is shining, you’re outside and as close to the natural world as you can be – elbow deep in a shrub, nose down in a grassland, gently harvesting seed into your bag or bucket.
Tucked away behind the oldest family run winery in Victoria lies a wetland eco-system that deserves a lot more attention. Tahbilk Estate Winery celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2025 but the wetlands within the winery Estate have been around long before the first grapes were planted. Robert (Bobo) McMaster has worked at the winery for […]