Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises Pty Ltd

We invite you to celebrate International Mountain Day 2024 at Lalgambuk (Mt Franklin). ”International Mountain Day is a day to come together as one People and connect with Country. When we are connected to Country, we can feel its tears, we can hear its voice and continue to share its stories for thousands of generations to come. Connecting with Country leads to a better understanding of Country and what it needs.” Rodney Carter, Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO. What do mountains mean to you? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YUs5gQ RSVP: https://wkf.ms/4d8eNRK Deadly artwork by Djaara artist, Stephanie Taylor DJAARA UNESCO #MountainsMatter #InternationalMountainDay

On the 15th October we celebrated our partnership with conservation not-for-profit Bush Heritage Australia by launching a shared plan to guide management of Bush Heritage-managed reserves on Djandak (Dja Dja Wurrung Country) in central Victoria. ⭐️🌱🌞 Both the partnership and plan are a deep commitment to right-way land management and ensure Djaara voices are central to decision making about Djandak. We call our partnership Wurreka Galkangu, which means ‘to yarn, to talk’ and ‘to build together, make things happen together, more connected to Country’ in Dja Dja Wurrung language. https://lnkd.in/guwk-BiU 📷 Ange Thalasinos 📍Bellair Reserve, Djandak, VIC

The incredible creation of garingilang gatjin wii (garden of water and fire). The space went from being a car park located next door to the Central Goldfields Art Gallery to a beautiful Djaara garden that the entire community can now enjoy. 📸 3 Acres Landscape Architect Central Goldfields Shire Council

How many companies can say they've grown by 4566.67% over the last 10 years? Turbo release mode of Remarkable Regional Business Podcast is in full swing and today we've released ep 14 featuring Rodney Carter, CEO of DJAARA. Rodney and the organisation he leads are pioneers in every sense of the word. When he started as CEO, the organisation had 6 employees. DJAARA now has over 200 employees and brings in north or $28M in annual revenue. That growth happened over the last 10 years! Now that's what I call exponential growth. Check out the full episode on YouTube or your favourite podcast platforms to hear what DJAARA looks like today and some being the scenes stories of some of their projects. I love the work DJAARA does in our region and can't wait to see it grow and improve. 👀 YouTube Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gCMBC5_h 🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gaZAstZY 🎧 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gie8ExCg

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Graphic Designer! DJANDAK is looking for a passionate and innovative Graphic Designer. If you’re driven by purpose and excited about embedding cultural values into captivating designs, we would love to hear from you! As a Djaara Centred Designer, you will: - Lead and support design initiatives that reflect and celebrate Djaara culture. - Develop impactful interpretive signage and artworks to engage the community. - Collaborate with Djaara People to incorporate cultural insights into landscapes and built environments. - Use your creativity to craft compelling stories through art, graphic design, and technology. If this sounds like you, please visit the link to apply: https://bit.ly/3BFSVjz

DJANDAK is thrilled to announce its Gatjin team’s Wanggal initiative is a finalist for the Organisational Excellence Award in the 2024 Australian Water Association Victoria Water Awards! Wanggal is a Djaara-led collaboration with eight water agencies operating on Djandak (Dja Dja Wurrung Country). Wanggal works towards healing Country and waterways through a groundbreaking approach that combines Traditional Owner Knowledge with contemporary water management practices. Chaired by Djaara Elder, Uncle Graham Atkinson, Wanggal manifests the spirit of partnership, bringing together key stakeholders to see through Djaara eyes and work collectively to manage water on Country. This nomination acknowledges the impact of Kapa Gatjin (the name for our Djaara water knowledge-holder group) and the Gatjin team’s leadership in promoting a Two-Way Seeing approach, where Indigenous knowledge and Western science unite to protect and heal our waterways. We look forward to continuing this important journey and thank everyone involved for their dedication to implementing the Dhelkunyangu Gatjin strategy and vision. Australian Water Association Coliban Water North Central Catchment Management Authority Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Central Highlands Water Greater Western Water Goulburn-Murray Water GWMWater Victorian Environmental Water Holder

Last month, Wanggal (representatives from water agencies on Djandak) and Kapa Gatjin (Djaara water knowledge holders) came together on Country to deepen understanding of DJAARA's Gatjin Strategy. Wanggal play a key role in the Strategy's implementation. The gathering allowed Wanggal to listen, learn, and connect with the heart of the Strategy. Relationships were built, two-way learning flourished, and a shared passion was strengthened. We look forward to more regular catch- ups with both Kapa Gatjin and Wanggal. Coliban Water North Central Catchment Management Authority

DUMAWUL are proud to announce the upcoming Malamiya Mang Arts Festival, a powerful celebration of the enduring connection between Dja Dja Wurrung Country and People. The festival’s name, with "Malamiya" meaning "long ago" and "Mang" meaning "now" in Dja Dja Wurrung language, representing the festival’s ongoing story of culture. This year’s event will feature a special exhibition on Djandak Wi (Cultural Burns), aligning with the 2024 National NAIDOC Week theme, "Keep the Fire Burning." Over three days, from Thursday, 31 October to Saturday, 2 November 2024, the festival will showcase an inspiring range of Djaara art, design, fashion, music, and cultural practices. We invite you to join us in celebrating Djaara creativity, Culture, and storytelling through this unique and meaningful event. For more information on this festival visit: https://bit.ly/4eFecZD

Congratulations to DJAARA, your Telstra Best of Business Awards Victorian Indigenous Excellence Award Winner! Inspiring the next generation, this Indigenous-led, owned and operated small business is making their state proud.

A huge congratulations to DJAARA and the Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises (DJANDAK, DUMAWUL & DJAKITJ), who have won the Victorian Telstra Best of Business Award for Indigenous Excellence! 🎉 We will now go on to represent Victoria at the national level ❤️💛🖤 The recognition comes as DJAARA (the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) turns 20 🥳 “We are shifting the dial – not only for Dja Dja Wurrung People, but also for other Traditional Owners across Victoria and Australia” – Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO Rodney Carter. Our work also benefits the wider community in Central Victoria – through economic stimulus, sharing our Culture, and improvements to the natural and built environment. DJAARA Telstra