Gunditjmara

Jaara

Gunaikurnai

DRAFT V4 07-06-2026



Wurundjeri

Wamba Wamba

Interact with communities to explore their stories

About this map

Bangerang

Boort Lakes

Shaniqua Bysouth, Bjork Cooper, Dean Howie, Shakira Kerr, Emily Mallia, Rita Moore, Enya O’Callaghan.

Rock Wells

Media software sponsor Art supplies sponsor Executive Producer

The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Jaara Senior Cultural Custodians Uncle Brien Nelson and Uncle Rick Nelson. This material has been created and shared with their consent. Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Jaara community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Mount Franklin

2009 Illustrators

Credits

Nasiya Belling, Paige Carey, Al Coff, Faith Coff, Grace Coff, Haley Fagan, Namba Kirby, Ashanti Kerr, Marykia Males, Tony Males, Trai Mcinnes, Montanna Moore, Seth Moore, Tavian Morris, Lilly Morris, Iteakah Mulcahy, Cohen Nelson, Tarnhee Nelson, Saraha Thomas, Zeppelin Valentine,  Toyah Widdicombe, Kohen Williams, Sharika Williams

Funding Partners

Uncle Brien Nelson and Uncle Rick Nelson Uncle Brien Nelson, Uncle Rick Nelson and Liz Thompson Taz Miller Lindsay Cox Jane Aurora Liz Thompson Aunty Julie McHale, Kathryn Coff, Donna Widdicombe, Bernadette McPherson Uncle Rick Nelson and Paulette Nelson Isobel KnowlesVan Sowerwine Isobel Knowles, Sheree Jacobs Kristina McKinlay Liz Thompson Tim Bennett Taz Miller

Animators, Sound Designers, Performers and Illustrators

Delivery Partners

Welcome

Eagle, Crow Bat story

Senior Cultural Custodians and Storytellers Creative Directors & Producers Production Co-ordinator Lead Animator Lead Sound Designer Original Story Development and Artwork Facilitator Community Facilitators Cultural Sites Presenters Post-Production Interactivity Developer Interface Designers Interface Illustrator Cultural Sites and Welcome Video Producer Cultural Sites Sound editor Cultural Sites Sound Recordist, Drone Operator and Film Editor

Credits

Adobe Mercurius Australia SharingStories Foundation

Jaara Community Interactive Map

Jaara Welcome

Monero Ngarigo

Paakantji Muthi Muthi Ngiyampaa

Welcome

Bidwell

Eagle, Crow Bat

Yuin

Dunggula Story

Bangerang Community Interactive Map

Lake Barmah

Sandy Atkinson Irene Hamlyn, Taz Miller, Daen Sansbury-Smith Fleur Elise Noble, Jonathan Daw Missi Mel Pesa, Jane Aurora Mark Hill Kobe Atkinson Van Sowerwine Isobel Knowles, Sheree Jacobs Kristina McKinlay Anne Atkinson, Kevin Atkinson, Roland Atkinson and Kobe Atkinson Glen Maw Kevin Atkinson Ala Almoosawi, Hasan Almusawi, Kiara Atkinson, Molly Baker,  Noah Celatano, Kaleb Currie, Liam Foenander, Gracie Hamilton,  Ben Jamim, Tyler Lackmann, Joe Lindrea, Jack Plossa-Lia,  Richard Pouvi, Jamie Roberts, Rae-nee Roberts, Ashton Stack, Iris Tbanez, Riley Tinckett, Chantyra Wirrpanda, Jake Zerbato Adobe Mercurius Australia SharingStories Foundation

Reeds at Barmah

The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Bangerang Custodians. This material has been created with the consent of the senior custodians of the community.    Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Bangerang community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Ochre Pit

Storyteller Creative Directors & Producers Animation Facilitators  Sound Facilitators Artwork and Performance Facilitator Translator and Narrator Interactivity Developer Interface Designers Interface Illustrator Community Facilitators Cultural Sites Video Production Cultural Site Presenter Animators, Sound Designers, Performers and Illustrators Media Software Sponsor Art Supplies Sponsor Executive Producer

Bangerang Welcome

Lake Barmah

NOT READY

Pondi Story

Muyi Muir Story

Murray River

Delivery Partner

Shield

Lake Boga

Wamba Wamba Community Interactive Map

Welcome

Ron Murray Ron Murray,  Daen Sansbury-Smith Glen Maw, Timmy Church Van Sowerwine Isobel Knowles, Sheree Jacobs Kristina McKinlay Sandra Kropinyeri Farrah Abbas, Jazmin Altschwager, Maddi Ashworth,  Lachie Brown, Harlon Formosa, Deja Hovenden, Mary  Hunter, Paige Johnson, Brate Kropinyeri, Faith Lawson, Marcus Orlando, Putu Suarningsih Adobe Mercurius Australia SharingStories Foundation

The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Wamba Wamba Custodians. This material has been created with the consent of the senior custodians of the community.    Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Wamba Wamba community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Presenter and Cultural Facilitator Creative Directors & Producers Video Production and Performance Facilitators Interactivity Developer Interface Designers Interface Illustrator Community facilitator Illustrators Media Software Sponsor Art Supplies Sponsor Executive Producer

Wamba Wamba Welcome

Wamba Wamba Shield

Lake Boga

Murray River

Reeds at Barmah

Ochre Pit

Boort Lakes

Rock Wells

Mount Franklin

Warrandyte

Bolin Bolin

The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Wurundjeri Custodians. This material has been created with the consent of the senior custodians of the community.    Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Wurundjeri community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Birrarung Story

Yingabeal

Wurundjeri Community Interactive Map

Koorie Culture Map 

Wurundjeri Educators Creative Directors and Producers Cultural Guidance and Language Elder and Cultural Guidance Cultural Facilitator and Educator Lead Animators Lead Sound Designer Sound Facilitator Artwork Facilitator Designers Digital Developer Videographer Cultural Sites Additional Producers  Illustrators, Animators,  Sound Designers & Performers

Uncle Bill Nicholson Jnr, Rebecca Axford, Aunty Doreen Garvey-Wandin Taz Miller, Daen Sansbury-Smith & Wurundjeri Corporation Mandy Nicholson Uncle Bill Nicholson Jnr Aunty Terri Lee-Fitzpatrick (Yawuru Custodian) Isobel Knowles & Fleur Elise Noble Missi Mel Pesa Nathan May Mark Hill Emily Johnson & Isobel Knowles Van Sowerwine Glen Maw & Ainsley Halbmeijer Harmony Domaille & Van Sowerwine Grade 5/6 Students at Thornbury Primary School

Welcome

This interactive map was created by SharingStories Foundation in collaboration with the Koorie Heritage Trust and the Bangerang, Gunaikurnai, Gunditjmara, Jaara, Wamba Wamba and Wurundjeri communities.  Many of the films and stories were illustrated, animated, performed and sound-designed by young people working alongside Elders, storytellers and community members. Start by watching the Welcome film from each community, then journey across the map to explore cultural landmarks and animated stories, including some shared in the community’s Language.  Looking to learn more? There is a suite of curriculum-aligned educational activities developed to accompany the map. These resources provide opportunities to further explore the content shared throughout the map and are suitable for classroom settings, as well as for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding.

About this Koorie Culture Map 

Gunditjmara Community Interactive Map

Damien Bell Daryl Rose, Tyson Lovett-Murray, Mark Hill, Taz Miller & Daen Sansbury Smith  Mark Hill Gregg Brown Emily Johnson Missi Mel Pesa Nathan May Isobel Knowles Timmy Church Tyson Lovett-Murray & Timmy Church Van Sowerwine Daen Sansbury-Smith Tyson Lovett-Murray Denise Lovett, Diane Bell, Damien Bell, Stephanie Tashkoff, Micko Bell, Brayden Saunders & Sean Bell Nakaya Frankland, Ryli Walker, Jyndamarra Bannam, Chadd Bailey Macumber, Violet Bamblett, Kayden Bell, Tahleike Biasol, Chloe Clover, Alexis Graham, Tahlia Heinrich, Daniel Parolini-Tomlin, Roy Primmer, Harrison Rentsch, Sophie Stephens, April Tiley   Tamzyn Ailey, Violet Bamblett, Jed Barclay, Tyleah Barr, Hayley Barry, Kayden Bell, Nathan Bell, Melinda Croft, Molly Fisher, Thomas Lyne, Kade Lovell, Janelle McCluskey Seth Pevitt, Steph Pillar, Chloe Porter,  Alice Pumpa, Kobey Sciascia, Caelum Sellwood, Maddison Skinner Tyleah Barr, Kayden Bell, LJ Bell, Saige Bell, Taryn Bell, Troy Lovett, Tyrell Lovett, Quinn Morton, Regan Malseed, Somah Malseed Adobe Mercurius Australia SharingStories Foundation

Woorrowarook Mirring

Budj Bim

Bocara Woorrowarook Mirring

Nyamat Mirring

The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Gunditjmara  Custodians. This material has been created with the consent of the senior custodians of the community.    Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Gunditjmara  community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).  For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

The First Waterholes Story

Cultural Facilitator Creative Directors  Artwork and Performance Facilitator Lead Animator Animation facilitator and Designer Lead Sound Designer Sound Facilitator Designer Video Production Drone Pilot and Co-Ordination Interactive Developer Audio Engineer Cultural Site Presenter Community Facilitators Illustrators, Animators and Sound Designers and Recordists Narrators Gunditjmara Dancers for Welcome Media Software Sponsor Art Supplies Sponsor Executive Producer

Gunditjmara Welcome

Budj Bim

Woorrowarook Mirring

Bocara Woorrowarook Mirring

Nyamat Mirring

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this film contains images, voices and names of people who have passed over to the Dreaming.

Wurundjeri Welcome

Warrandyte

Yingabeal

Bolin Bolin

Borun and Tuk Story

 Storytellers Creative Directors & Producers Lead Animator Videographers  Post Production Interface Designer Digital Developer Illustrators Executive Producer

Gunaikurnai Community Interactive Map

Mother Sky

Gunyurro

Aunty Doris Paton, Alfie Hudson, Alice Pepper  and Hollie Johnson Shane Boseley  and Harmony Domaille Isobel Knowles Glen Maw and Miles Bennett Cian Sanders and Miles BennettIsobel KnowlesVan Sowerwine Students from Bairnsdale West Primary School. SharingStories Foundation

The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Gunaikurnai Senior Cultural Custodians. This material has been created and shared with their consent. Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Jaara community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Gunaikurnai Welcome

Borun and Tuk Story

Mother Sky

Gunyurro

DRAFT V4 07-06-2026 

SharingStories Foundation acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, skies and waters. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to the communities who continue to care for and share culture and language.  This interactive map is an invitation to learn through story, place and connection. Rather than representing Country through colonial lines and borders, the map brings together living stories, languages, memories and cultural knowledge connected to place across Victoria. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website contains images, voices and names of people who have passed over to the Dreaming.

Boort Lakes

Senior Cultural Custodians and Storytellers Uncle Brien Nelson and Uncle Rick Nelson Creative Directors & Producers Uncle Brien Nelson, Uncle Rick Nelson and Liz Thompson Production Co-ordinator Taz Miller Lead Animator Lindsay Cox Lead Sound Designer Jane Aurora Original Story Development and  Artwork Facilitator Liz Thompson Community Facilitators Aunty Julie McHale, Kathryn Coff, Donna Widdicombe, Bernadette McPherson Cultural Sites Presenters Uncle Rick Nelson and Paulette Nelson Post-Production Isobel Knowles Interactivity Developer Van Sowerwine Interface Designers Isobel Knowles, Sheree Jacobs Interface Illustrator Kristina McKinlay Cultural Sites and Welcome Video Producer Liz Thompson Cultural Sites Sound editor Tim Bennett Cultural Sites Sound Recordist, Drone Operator and Film Editor Taz Miller 2009 Illustrators Shaniqua Bysouth, Bjork Cooper, Dean Howie, Shakira Kerr, Emily Mallia, Rita Moore, Enya O’Callaghan. Animators, Sound Designers, Performers and Illustrators Nasiya Belling, Paige Carey, Al Coff, Faith Coff, Grace Coff, Haley Fagan, Namba Kirby, Ashanti Kerr, Marykia Males, Tony Males, Trai Mcinnes,Montanna Moore, Seth Moore, Tavian Morris, Lilly Morris, Iteakah Mulcahy, Cohen Nelson, Tarnhee Nelson, Saraha Thomas, Zeppelin Valentine,  Toyah Widdicombe, Kohen Williams, Sharika Williams Media software sponsor Adobe Art supplies sponsor Mercurius Australia Executive Producer SharingStories Foundation The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Jaara Senior Cultural Custodians Uncle Brien Nelson and Uncle Rick Nelson. This material has been created and shared with their consent. Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Jaara community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Welcome

Mount Franklin

Eagle, Crow Bat story

Credits

Rock Wells

About this Koorie Culture Map 

This interactive map was created by SharingStories Foundation in collaboration with the Koorie Heritage Trust and the Bangerang, Gunaikurnai, Gunditjmara, Jaara, Wamba Wamba and Wurundjeri communities.  Many of the films and stories were illustrated, animated, performed and sound-designed by young people working alongside Elders, storytellers and community members. Start by watching the Welcome film from each community, then journey across the map to explore cultural landmarks and animated stories, including some shared in the community’s Language.  Looking to learn more? There is a suite of curriculum-aligned educational activities developed to accompany the map. These resources provide opportunities to further explore the content shared throughout the map and are suitable for classroom settings, as well as for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding.

The Eagle, the Crow and the Bat

Cultural Facilitator Damien Bell Creative DirectorsDaryl Rose, Tyson Lovett-Murray, Mark Hill,Taz Miller & Daen Sansbury Smith   Artwork and Performance Facilitator Mark Hill Lead Animator Gregg Brown Animation facilitator and Designer Emily Johnson Lead Sound Designer Missi Mel Pesa Sound Facilitator Nathan May Designer Isobel Knowles Video Production Timmy Church Drone Pilot and Co-Ordination Tyson Lovett-Murray & Timmy Church Interactive Developer Van Sowerwine Audio Engineer Daen Sansbury-Smith Cultural Site Presenter Tyson Lovett-Murray Community Facilitators Denise Lovett, Diane Bell, Damien Bell, Stephanie Tashkoff, Micko Bell,Brayden Saunders & Sean Bell Illustrators, Animators and Sound  Designers and RecordistsNakaya Frankland, Ryli Walker, Jyndamarra Bannam, Chadd Bailey Macumber, Violet Bamblett, Kayden Bell, Tahleike Biasol, Chloe Clover, Alexis Graham, Tahlia Heinrich, Daniel Parolini-Tomlin, Roy Primmer, Harrison Rentsch, Sophie Stephens, April Tiley   Narrators Tamzyn Ailey, Violet Bamblett, Jed Barclay, Tyleah Barr, Hayley Barry, Kayden Bell, Nathan Bell, Melinda Croft, Molly Fisher, Thomas Lyne, Kade Lovell, Janelle McCluskey Seth Pevitt, Steph Pillar, Chloe Porter,  Alice Pumpa, Kobey Sciascia, Caelum Sellwood, Maddison Skinner Gunditjmara Dancers for Welcome Tyleah Barr, Kayden Bell, LJ Bell, Saige Bell, Taryn Bell, Troy Lovett, Tyrell Lovett, Quinn Morton, Regan Malseed, Somah Malseed Media Software Sponsor Adobe Art Supplies Sponsor Mercurius Australia Executive Producer SharingStories Foundation The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Gunditjmara Senior Cultural Custodians. This material has been created and shared with their consent. Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Jaara community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Gunditjmara Community Interactive Map

Nyamat Mirring

Bocara Woorrowarook Mirring

The First Waterholes Story

Woorrowarook Mirring

Budj Bim

The First Waterholes

Bangerang Community Interactive Map

Dunggula Story

Storyteller Sandy Atkinson Creative Directors & Producers Irene Hamlyn, Taz Miller, Daen Sansbury-Smith Animation Facilitators Fleur Elise Noble, Jonathan Daw  Sound Facilitators Missi Mel Pesa, Jane Aurora Artwork and Performance Facilitator Mark Hill Translator and Narrator Kobe Atkinson Interactivity Developer Van Sowerwine Interface Designers Isobel Knowles, Sheree Jacobs Interface Illustrator Kristina McKinlay Community Facilitators Anne Atkinson, Kevin Atkinson, Roland Atkinson and Kobe Atkinson Cultural Sites Video Production Glen Maw Cultural Site Presenter Kevin Atkinson Animators, Sound Designers, Performers and Illustrators Ala Almoosawi, Hasan Almusawi, Kiara Atkinson, Molly Baker,  Noah Celatano, Kaleb Currie, Liam Foenander, Gracie Hamilton, Ben Jamim, Tyler Lackmann, Joe Lindrea, Jack Plossa-Lia, Richard Pouvi, Jamie Roberts, Rae-nee Roberts, Ashton Stack, Iris Tbanez, Riley Tinckett, Chantyra Wirrpanda, Jake Zerbato Media Software Sponsor Adobe Art Supplies Sponsor Mercurius Australia Executive Producer SharingStories Foundation The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Bangerang Senior Cultural Custodians. This material has been created and shared with their consent. Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Bangerang community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

 

Muyi Muir Story

Wamba Wamba Community Interactive Map

Shield

Presenter and Cultural Facilitator Ron Murray Creative Directors & Producers Ron Murray,  Daen Sansbury-Smith Video Production and Performance Facilitators Glen Maw, Timmy Church Interactivity Developer Van Sowerwine Interface Designers Isobel Knowles, Sheree Jacobs Interface Illustrator Kristina McKinlay Community facilitator Sandra Kropinyeri Illustrators Farrah Abbas, Jazmin Altschwager, Maddi Ashworth,  Lachie Brown, Harlon Formosa, Deja Hovenden, Mary  Hunter, Paige Johnson, Brate Kropinyeri, Faith Lawson, Marcus Orlando, Putu Suarningsih Media Software Sponsor Adobe Art Supplies Sponsor Mercurius Australia Executive Producer SharingStories Foundation The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Wamba Wamba Senior Cultural Custodians. This material has been created and shared with their consent. Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Wamba Wamba community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Pondi Story

Birrarung Story

Wurundjeri Educators Uncle Bill Nicholson Jnr, Rebecca Axford,Aunty Doreen Garvey-Wandin Creative Directors and Producers Taz Miller, Daen Sansbury-Smith & Wurundjeri Corporation Cultural Guidance and Language Mandy Nicholson Elder and Cultural Guidance Uncle Bill Nicholson Jnr Cultural Facilitator and Educator Aunty Terri Lee-Fitzpatrick (Yawuru Custodian) Lead Animators Isobel Knowles & Fleur Elise Noble Lead Sound Designer Missi Mel Pesa Sound Facilitator Nathan May Artwork Facilitator Mark Hill Designers Emily Johnson & Isobel Knowles Digital Developer Van Sowerwine Videographer Cultural Sites Glen Maw & Ainsley Halbmeijer Additional Producers  Harmony Domaille & Van Sowerwine Illustrators, Animators,  Sound Designers & Performers Grade 5/6 Students at ThornburyPrimary School Media Software Sponsor Adobe Art Supplies Sponsor Mercurius Australia Executive Producer SharingStories Foundation The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Wurundjeri Cultural Custodians. This material has been created and shared with their consent. Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Wurundjeri community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Wurundjeri Community Interactive Map

Gunyurro

Gunaikurnai Community Interactive Map

 Storytellers Aunty Doris Paton, Alfie Hudson, Alice Pepper  and Hollie Johnson Creative Directors & Producers Shane Boseley  and Harmony Domaille Lead Animator Isobel Knowles Videographers  Glen Maw and Miles Bennett Post Production Cian Sanders and Miles Bennett Interface Designer Isobel Knowles Digital Developer Van Sowerwine Illustrators Students from Bairnsdale West Primary School Executive Producer SharingStories Foundation The images, illustrations, stories and depictions in this material embody the traditional knowledge of Gunaikurnai Senior Cultural Custodians. This material has been created and shared with their consent. Dealing with any part of this material for any purpose that has not been authorised by the custodians is a serious breach of customary law of the Gunaikurnai community and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). For enquires about permitted reproduction or use of this material please contact info@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

Borun and Tuk Story

Mother Sky

Gunaikurnai Welcome