Woppaburra Saltwater Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

26/03/2026

Keep on trailblazing Leitch ✨👏

25/03/2026

Congratulations Uncle Bob Muir 🥳👏

24/03/2026

Gudamulli Everyone

Language cannot belong to one person.

It is a shared responsibility—an obligation we hold to one another as Woppaburra people. Our language is far more than words on a page. It carries our identity, our culture, our protocols, our lores, our practices, and our deep connection to Country. Language is born in Country, and shaped by stories and relationships.

As many of you know, I’ve been undertaking formal qualifications to support the language reclamation work I’ve already been doing. This study has given me access to archival materials—including sound recordings—as well as a strong network of language learners, speakers, teachers, and experts. This includes Aboriginal language speakers and linguists, alongside non-Indigenous linguists who have strengthened my understanding of both the technical aspects of language acquisition and the real-life challenges of language reclamation within the community.

If language is something you’re interested in, I strongly encourage you to consider attending this upcoming webinar (attached). There may be certain enrolment requirements, but please don’t let that discourage you. Our language is a collective responsibility. The more of us who learn, use, and teach it, the greater the chance that future generations will grow up born into language, not just learning it later in life.

Let’s walk this path together—strong for our old people, strong for our young ones, and strong for our future.

Happy to yarn with anyone about the course.

Jewels x

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First Languages Australia, in collaboration with the University of Queensland (UQ), is hosting an online information session about the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalisation on Wednesday 25 March at 4:00pm AEST. The webinar will be presented by Uncle Des Crump and Samantha Disbray from UQ.

The webinar will include an overview of the program and feature past alumni who will speak about their experiences and the various entry pathways available. There will also be time for questions, offering a useful opportunity to connect with others interested in the program and to hear different perspectives on the study journey.

When: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 – 4:00PM-5:00PM AEST

Register to attend here: Information session registration

https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/lp-yCQnz3rUkDN1QQIxfgSGP82O?domain=events.teams.microsoft.com

Webinar Times for each state/territory:

QLD – 4pm AEST
NSW – 5pm AEDT
VICTORIA – 5pm AEDT
TASMANIA – 5pm AEDT
SA – 4:30pm ACDT
NT – 3:30pm ACST
WA – 2pm AWST

24/02/2026

16/02/2026

Sharing this incredibly sad news on behalf of Chantelle Louise to let community know of the passing of Kelly McBride 🤍

Kelly was a devoted mother to her son, Lorence, a much loved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, and a proud Indigenous woman 🖤💛❤️

Her funeral and memorial will be held back on Country in Hervey Bay on Saturday, 7 March. Please contact Chantelle directly if you have any questions about Kelly McBride.

A GoFund me page has also been created that is asking for support to help Kelly on her final Walkabout journey 👣 and to assist with funeral expenses so Kelly can give her the farewell she deserves. 🌿

Any donation, no matter how small, would ease the burden during this incredibly painful time of Sorry Business 🙏🏽

If you are unable to donate, please share this message and keep Kelly’s family in your thoughts and prayers🤍

It is with the heaviest hearts that we share the passing of our beloved, Mother,… Shantel Mcbride needs your support for Honouring Our Beautiful Kelly McBride

07/01/2026

🔈 New Ranger positions are coming up for Woppaburra people, with a focus on supporting women into Ranger work. 👸 💪
Application details will be available soon.🌿👣🌊
Click on the original post or reach out to the Woppaburra TUMRA Aboriginal Corporation for further information.

Do you want to join our Ranger team? Positions are coming up!
We have secured funding for 6 additional rangers for the next 2 1/2 years. We particularly want women. We will list more details and the process for the application within the next week or two.
Please advise any Woppaburra people who might be interested.

29/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to acknowledge our Woppaburra community 🤍 🐋

Not all of the work done this year is visible, and not every year looks busy on the surface, but important governance and decision-making continues behind the scenes to protect our native title rights and support future generations 📜🌿

We acknowledge our Elders for their guidance, knowledge, and steady leadership throughout the year 🖤💛❤️ Your ongoing care for culture, Country, and our people continues to guide decision-making and strengthen our responsibilities to future generations.

We acknowledge the separate but connected roles of our two deadly sister Woppaburra organisations. The Woppaburra TUMRA Aboriginal Corporation continues its work caring for sea country 🌊🐋
The Woppaburra Land Trust who holds and protects our land lots for the benefit of our people. Both play an important role in caring for Country, guided by culture, law, and community 🏝️🟤

We acknowledge those families and community members who have experienced sorry business during the year 🌿 and we extend our respect and condolences, and hold space for healing, remembrance, and cultural practices during those tough times.

Thank you to our members, Elders, directors, and families for your patience, understanding, and continued support throughout the year 🙏

We wish everyone a safe and restful end to the year and look ahead grounded in culture, care for Country, and community ✨

25/11/2025

Any mob want to be a teacher? Check this out.

Round 3 applications are now open and will close on 12 January 2026 at 5:00pm AEDT.Apply for an undergraduate scholarshipApply for a postgraduate scholarshipIf you are interested in receiving key dates and information about the Program, don’t forget to register for updates.

25/11/2025

Big congratulations to all our Woppaburra Year 12 graduates!

We’re so proud of you — finishing school is no small thing, and you’ve shown strength, courage, and determination to get here.

As you step into the next chapter, know that your ancestors walk beside you, guiding and cheering you on.

Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you. 💫 🐋

Stand tall and proud yoou deadly Woppaburra descendants.🖤💛❤️

P.S. Feel free to share photos

07/11/2025

I'm so proud and happy to be studying language revitalisation with another Woppaburra Descendant Bernard Lee Singleton Jr. Bernard is also a proud Umpila, Djabugay/Yirragay man. It has been so great to share space and knowledge with him during our course.

Yesterday, I was very fortunate to view his artistic talents at the exhibition on at the Queensland Museum Kurilpa - Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends.
Bernard's work is multi-layered and very powerful piece of artwork. Its a must see.

Too deadly!

Good check out the amazing exhibition.

14/10/2025

📸 WSAC mob – we need your photos and milestones!

We’re putting together a short “Year in Review” slideshow for our AGM this Saturday, 18 October at Chermside Library 🎉

Share what’s been happening in your family and community this past year!
💍 Weddings or engagements
👶 New babies or family members
🎓 School, uni, or TAFE milestones
🏆 New jobs, promotions, awards
🏀 Community or sporting achievements
✈️ First-time travel
🖤 Sorry business (with family consent)

You can send up to 4 photos, names, a short caption, and the month/year. Please make sure you have family or Elder’s consent before sharing 🙏

Deadline: Wednesday 15 October
Let’s celebrate our mob’s year together ❤️💛🖤

01/10/2025

Hello Woppaburra family, community and supporters, i ask if you could please take the time to read and share this important story from about the ongoing and challenging repatriation journey to bring our Woppaburra grandfather home to Country 🌊🏝️.

He has been resting in the Queensland Museum since April this year after being returned from the London Museum. Returning him to Woppa (Great Keppel Island) requires significant financial and logistical support 🙏.

As Woppaburra people, this is not just about returning remains. It is about truth, healing, and ensuring our cultural practices are carried out with the respect they deserve 🌿.

Our Woppaburra men are continuing the tiring and thankless work started by other deadly Woppaburra men and women, and are working hard to secure funding, but community awareness and support are vital. By reading and sharing this article, you can help us raise the profile of this important repatriation and strengthen our efforts to give our grandfather a proper cultural farewell on his Country that includes as many other Woppaburra men as possible. 💛

More First Nations remains are being returned to Australia from international institutions, but these Woppaburra men say laying them to rest on country can prove a fresh challenge.