Yawuru

03/06/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow (Thursday 4th June from 9am) for a doubly delightful Wanggarralanga Ngan-ga HIPPY Jamurr PLAYGROUP.

Liz and Kamisa will be presenting Building Babies Brains for our parents and carers. Discover how your child's brain grows and develops, how they play. Unpack why movement, songs and everyday interactions support this development in the Early Years. Let's continue giving all our children the best foundations for life-long success.

The HIPPY, Early Years and Language Team will also be providing a celebration of activities in Playgroup with Reconciliation Week as a key theme! This is a special time in Australia when children learn about and celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while exploring respect, understanding, and unity.

02/06/2026

🏡⭐️🏠 Turning Dreams into Reality: Allanah’s Home Ownership Success 🏡⭐️🏠

Congratulations to Allanah on purchasing her new home and becoming the first Yawuru PBC member to take up NBY’s reduced-price home ownership opportunity. ✨️

This achievement reflects Allanah’s hard work, determination and commitment to achieving her home ownership goals. 🌟

It has been a pleasure to support Allanah on this journey, and we wish her every happiness as she settles into her new home, creates new memories, and begins this exciting new chapter. 🏡✨⭐️

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25/05/2026

We were honoured to welcome Senator Sue Lines to Nyamba Buru Yawuru last Friday.
Senator Lines has long been a strong advocate for Aboriginal people, regional communities, and gender equality. As the first female Labor President of the Senate, she has consistently championed Indigenous rights and opportunities for women across Australia. 🖤💛❤️
Her commitment to supporting First Nations women, community leadership, and equality continues to make a meaningful difference across the nation.
We thank Senator Lines for taking the time to visit, listen, learn and engage with NBY to hear about our community's aspirations for the future. 🤝

Congratulations Yawuru on recently celebrating 20 years! 🎉

Thanks for meeting with me last week to discuss the great work you're doing in Broome.

20/05/2026

🌟Yawuru PBC Director Series 2026 — Meet Director Nicholas Djiagween

Director Nicholas Djiagween has served on the Yawuru PBC Board since 2018 and is now in his third consecutive term, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the Yawuru community, and the trust placed on him by the community.

Nicholas is passionate about Native Title, future acts, and cultural heritage, and has actively contributed to protecting Yawuru Country through cultural monitoring and mapping work.

In the boardroom, Nicholas is a strong advocate for community interests and is committed to ensuring social advancement, cultural heritage protection, and environmental sustainability remain central to decision-making and the future direction of the organisation. He is also passionate about creating pathways for future generations and supporting young Yawuru people to continue caring for Country and culture.

Nicholas’s dedication, cultural knowledge, and community focus make him a valued leader and a strong advocate for Yawuru rights, heritage, and future opportunities.

We thank him for his years of contribution, time, support and commitment to the Yawuru PBC, the Yawuru Corporate Group and the Yawuru community.

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19/05/2026

🌟 Yawuru PBC Director Series 2026 — Meet Director Wayne Edgar

Director Wayne Edgar has served on the Yawuru PBC Board since 2018 as a Law Boss and Director, reflecting his longstanding commitment to the Yawuru community and the protection of Yawuru culture and Country. Wayne also served as Deputy Chairperson of the Yawuru PBC in 2021, providing important leadership and support during his time in the role.

Wayne is a strong advocate for cultural sustainability, environmental protection, and cultural heritage. He is deeply committed to ensuring that Yawuru values, knowledge, and responsibilities to Country continue to guide decision-making and future planning.

As a respected cultural leader, Wayne brings important knowledge and insight to the Board, particularly in matters relating to heritage protection and caring for Country. His commitment to protecting the environment and safeguarding culturally significant places helps ensure that future generations of Yawuru people remain connected to culture, land, and tradition.

Wayne’s dedication, leadership, and advocacy make him a valued member of the Yawuru PBC Board and a strong voice for the protection of Yawuru culture and heritage.

We thank Director Wayne Edgar for his ongoing service and commitment to the Yawuru community.

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19/05/2026

FYI, Broome & Yawuru Community.

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 – 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗘 – 𝟮𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆 🔥

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟮𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆. 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼:
• Shut doors and windows and turn off air-conditioners.
• If driving through the area, turn on headlights and drive slowly.
• If you cannot see clearly, pull over to the left, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
• People with asthma and pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses should follow their pre-prepared treatment plan.
• If affected by smoke contact your doctor or call 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟬𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 (𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟯𝟯 𝟰𝟮𝟮).
• Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
Prescribed burns help to manage conservation areas and minimise the likelihood of large destructive bushfires in the future

For further information about prescribed burning in the west Kimberley please contact 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟵𝟭𝟵𝟱 𝟱𝟱𝟬𝟬.
Details of planned burns are available on the Parks and Wildlife Service website at www.dbca.wa.gov.au/todaysburns

Videos highlighting the extensive planning that goes into the department’s prescribed burning program can be viewed by visiting: www.dbca.wa.gov.au/prescribedburning

19/05/2026

📣 Call for Submissions: Inquiry into Racism, Hate & Violence 📣

Deadline extended to 1 JUNE.
Your experiences and voice matters!
The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs is inviting submissions to its Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Due to strong community interest, the submission deadline has been extended to 1 June 2026.
How you can make sure your story is captured:
You can share your experiences, perspectives or ideas in a format that works for you:
• Written submissions
• Video or audio recordings
• Photos or artwork
• Screenshots of social media comments

What to include:
Your submission should address one or more of the inquiry’s Terms of Reference (found on the official page).
Send your submission by:
• Email: [email protected]
• Upload online via the inquiry webpage
• Post your submission (see official page for address details)

Privacy and support:
• You can request your submission be confidential or discuss protecting identities.
• If you need help or advice, you can contact the secretariat:
o 📧 [email protected]
o 📞 (02) 6277 4558

This is an important opportunity to help shape action and inform change in our communities. Please consider sharing your voice and encouraging others to do the same.

Link:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Aboriginal_and_Torres_Strait_Islander_Affairs/Responsestoracism #:~:text=The%20submission%20deadline%20for%20this,photos%2C%20audio%2C%20or%20artwork.

18/05/2026

Sharing our story, learning together 🗣️🌱✨

Nyamba Buru Yawuru was proudly welcomed onto Whadjuk Boodjar to be part of the Land Estate Learning Exchange Program, where Scott Downsborough joined Wynston Shovellor and 10 other T.O groups from around WA to share our journey in estate planning on Yawuru Buru and the establishment of the Yawuru Estate Strategy.

It was great to sit alongside other Aboriginal organisations, listen, learn and yarn about the challenges and opportunities we all share. Days like this remind us of how far we have come since determination, the strength in coming together, supporting each other, and important role we can play in building a strong future for all our communities.

14/05/2026

📚💛 What a beautiful morning celebrating the launch of *Janigun*! 💛📚

Today we were so proud to welcome so many children, families, community members and stakeholders to the official launch of our Yawuru children’s picture book, *Janigun*, at Mabu Yawuru Ngan-ga Language Centre.

The morning was filled with storytelling, creativity, laughter and community spirit as families gathered to celebrate Yawuru language and early childhood learning together. It was wonderful to see the children enjoying the live reading, activities and illustration session with talented Yawuru wamba Brenton ESZRA McKenna - Graphic Novelist

A huge thank you to Magabala Books for publishing this special book, to Mabu Yawuru Ngan-ga for hosting us, and to Brenton E McKenna for bringing *Janigun* to life through his incredible illustrations, and the Better Beginnings program for the financial support to create this beautiful early years resource.

We also proudly acknowledge the NBY Early Years team for their support and contribution to making this celebration such a special and successful event.

Most importantly, we acknowledge and thank Yawuru elders and the Yawuru Language Team for their ongoing dedication to keeping Yawuru language strong for future generations.

Gala mabu (thank you) to everyone who joined us to celebrate this very special milestone for our community. 🌊✨