What is the Aboriginal name for Taree?
Biripi
History. The Biripi were the indigenous people of what is now known as Taree.
How do you connect with the local Aboriginal community?
Connecting Locally with Indigenous Communities
- Attend local Indigenous-led events. There’s a lot of pressure on Indigenous people to engage with non-Indigenous communities on their terms.
- Visit local Indigenous organisations.
- Invite a local Indigenous representative to speak at your organisation or next event.
- Helpful tips.
What is the biripi name for river and what does it mean?
Manning River. The traditional custodians of the land surrounding the Manning River and its associated valley are the Australian Aboriginal Biripi people of the Bundjalung nation, who named the river as “Boolumbahtee”, meaning a place where the brolgas played.
What Aboriginal country is Port Macquarie on?
Birpai
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council respects the First Peoples – the Birpai – who are the traditional custodians of the lands of the Hastings region. We also acknowledge and respect other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who call our region home.
Where do Worimi people live today?
Port Stephens
The Worimi (also spelt Warrimay) people are Aboriginal Australians from the eastern Port Stephens and Great Lakes regions of coastal New South Wales, Australia.
What is the postcode for Taree?
2430
Taree/Postal codes
How do you engage indigenous communities?
9 Indigenous Relations Best Practice Must Dos
- Don’t defend the empire.
- Do Research & Understand.
- Engage & Consult Early and Often.
- Acknowledge the past.
- Recognize and respect the relationship between the community and the land.
- Be transparent in communications.
- Consistently provide information in a timely fashion.
How do you involve the indigenous community?
Invite local Aboriginal organisations/elders for a morning tea and talk about historical information regarding the local area. Do an Acknowledgement of Country at the start of activities. Ask an Aboriginal person to do a Welcome to Country at ceremonies and official events. Treat people as friends rather than clients.
What totem is biripi?
I’m from the Biripi Nation, whose land sits on the NSW coast around Taree. It’s between Newcastle and Port Macquarie. Our totem is the shark.
What is the postcode for Old Bar?
Old Bar/Postal codes
Are there any Aboriginal health services in Taree?
The following Aboriginal Health Services services are available in TAREE, NSW 2430. Showing 1-5 of 50 results. These are the Aboriginal Health Services in the area of TAREE, NSW 2430. Please select one of the results listed above to see contact details, opening hours, billing services and other information.
How does the Midcoast Council work with Aboriginal people?
Council enjoys a strong relationship with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, collaborating on a range of projects to acknowledge and celebrate their contribution to the region, and is committed to strengthening those relationships.
How many Aboriginal people live in the LGA?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of our population, more than double the State and Australian Averages (2.9% and 2.8% respectively)*. These vibrant communities contribute extensively to the culture and society of our LGA.