Noongar spirituality lies in the belief of a cultural landscape and the connection between the human and spiritual realms. Today it has lost much of its marshes and reed beds but still provides a vital source of nutrients and habitats for fishes, dolphins and birds from fremantle to the darling scarp. Rivers of emotion website and book launched national trust. Noongar words maam and yok men and women kura long ago, the past yey present koroboreekobori dance boodja country kaartdijin knowledge. Mirrabooka was officially opened on october 11, 2000, as one of two sites established as part of a decentralisation program, and since then has seen almost. After its nominal expiry date enterprise agreements benchbook. Derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical health service.
In walyunga national park, named after a major noongar campsite, in the nyitting the wagyl took a wrong turn il the river. First contact and timeline kura nyungar wadjella koorl nyinniny a long time ago the nyungars and the wadjellas sat down together. Derbarl yerrigan aborginal health service takes on coronavirus. Institutional racism in australian healthcare some examples. Read the full story at wayalup waarnk story near fremantle. The swan river or in noongar language, derbarl yerrigan, has been the source or beauty and food for all people since humans walked this land. This presentation will provide an overview of the dyhsmhs of who we are what we do and our guiding philosophies. Derbarl yerrigan describes the swan river and some elders have told me that its the place of the fresh water turtle, because the fresh water turtle was very important to us for medicine, explains barry mcguire, a.
This show is not a history lesson or a lecture but just a descendant of traditional tribal clans passing down stories and knowledge, just like his ancestors have done for many thousands of years on this spot where i am standing now. Perth water is a section of the swan river on the southern edge of the central business district of perth, western australia. For example, in perth, derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical service funding was cut when an overspend arose because of success in attracting. The river is located in a mediterranean climate, with hot dry summers and cool wet winters, although this balance appears to be changing due to climate change. Ralph winmar, reinforces the waugal story in his book walwalinj the hill that. Squeezing through a crack in the range, the wagyl stopped wer laid some. Derbarl yerrigan describes the swan river and some elders have told me that its the place of the fresh water turtle, because the fresh water turtle was very important to us for medicine, explains barry mcguire, a nyoongar leader 1. Cloudstreet is a sprawling ode to family ties and historic perth, as well as a long luxurious love letter to the swan river true name derbarl yerrigan that snaking silver stream that indigenous people will tell you was made by the serpent spirit the wagyl.
Oct 26, 2012 an emotional history of derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro beelier the swan and canning rivers the rivers tell us about ourselves, our communities and our values. Jun 06, 2002 cloudstreet is a sprawling ode to family ties and historic perth, as well as a long luxurious love letter to the swan river true name derbarl yerrigan that snaking silver stream that indigenous people will tell you was made by the serpent spirit the wagyl. The limestone bar at the mouth of the river was the tail of yondock spirit crocodile placed there by the waugal after it had killed the yondock. Squeezing through a crack in the range, the wagyl stopped wer laid some eggs forming granite outcrops alongside the river. He also helped people cope with imprisonment through the aboriginal visitors scheme avs. An emotional history of derbarl yerriganswan river and djarlgarro beeliercanning river.
Susan broomhall faha is an australian historian and academic. Watch this short film spirit of place, in which professor len collard, traditional owner, dramatises early contact and gives a whadjuck perspective of colonial fremantle. Derbarl yerrigan is understood to refer to fresh water or brackish water turtle dreaming along the river. The rule bookcondensed derbarl yerrigan health service. It is between the causeway to the east, narrows bridge to the west a large wide but shallow section of river, the northern edge of the suburb south perth, it is considered a landmark of the city of perth. We continue to recognise and celebrate the spiritual connection that noongar people have to country and waters and pay tribute to noongar elders past and present. Derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland counselling is invaluable for treating any crisis situation, management of stress, grief and trauma, relationship problems and any emotional or psychological problems.
Resources derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical health service. Throughout history, the land and water on which elizabeth quay sits, has been a place of gathering, change and growth. Profile of the derbarl yerrigan health service mental. More recently, peter has assisted in the redevelopment of sister kates which now provides affordable accommodation for aboriginal seniors. It contains a walled walkthrough featuring art by nyoongar artist sandra hill and murri artist jenny dawson, who have depicted life in the derbarl yerrigan swan river region before and after invasion 3. Margarette says get your breasts screened even if you. The noongars, the traditional owners of boorloo perth and beyond, called the river derbarl yerrigan, a title with meaning describing the. Derbarl yerrigan is the noongar name for perth water youtube video, the estuary of the narlak beeliar literal translation of swan river, wer was understood as the place of the yakkinn fresh water turtle which was important to noongar mulgar medicine. An emotional history of derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro beelier the swan and canning rivers the rivers tell us about ourselves, our communities and our values.
Provides a wide range of health services including general health, chronic diseases, dental health, environmental health, ear health, retinal eye screening, physiotherapy, podiatry, and stolen generation services. The participating acchs operates three clinics located more than 20 km apart from each other, servicing the local aboriginal communities in. Derbarl yerrigan health service maddington wa housing hub. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland my community. Derbarl yerrigan health service provides culturally secure primary health, mental health and dental services for aboriginal families living right across the perth metropolitan area. Background the existence of our service could be explained by the following quote from the ways forward national consultancy report on aboriginal and torres strait islander mental health by pat swan and beverley raphael 1. The rivers of emotion project explores the deep emotional significance for historic and contemporary peoples who have drawn upon the derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro. Profile of the derbarl yerrigan health service mental health. Headspace rockingham for under 25 years of age tuesday 2. It is a place where people come together and most importantly. The swan river drains the swan coastal plain, a total catchment area of over 100,000 square kilometres 39,000 sq mi in area. Derbarl yerrigan health service maddington in maddington, wa 6109. Download now to book an appointment anytime, anywhere.
The rivers of emotion project provides a platform in which personal memories and official histories, indigenous and nonindigenous knowledge, human and natural histories, deep histories and more contemporary accounts occur alongside each other, as interconnected and valued histories of derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro beelierthe swan and. It is between the causeway to the east, and narrows bridge to the west a large wide but shallow section of river, and the northern edge of the suburb south perth. Well as we said as an opinion business the power to act evicted, i think saving the same positions at a great rod three years longer than me i think hes saying ive seen the most successful period of growth and funnels footballing framing history so short his tree, but we all wanted to be rich this at the minute understand the christian that. Jul 19, 2015 the swan river or in noongar language, derbarl yerrigan, has been the source or beauty and food for all people since humans walked this land. This show is not a history lesson or a lecture but just a descendant of traditional tribal clans passing down stories and. Peter then went on to work at derbarl yerrigan health service. One such site is the swan river known as derbarl yerrigan in noongar language on which elizabeth quay sits. Dreamtime on the derbarl yerrigan crystal swan cruises. Overall funding of aboriginal healthcare is not commensurate with extra need. Or book an appointment to enjoy a private viewing of our display apartments. I would recommend that this resource be used in an activity following the hudson river case study as the basic historical event of colonisation by sailing up the river is the same, although the understandings between indigenous and non. An emotional history of the swan and canning rivers is supported through funding from the australian governments your community heritage program. The rule book of derbarl yerrigan health service aboriginal corporation.
Jun 02, 2017 the rivers of emotion project provides a platform in which personal memories and official histories, indigenous and nonindigenous knowledge, human and natural histories, deep histories and more contemporary accounts occur alongside each other, as interconnected and valued histories of derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro beelierthe swan and. According to noel nannups understanding of derbarl yerrigan, derbarl means wayung mixing, as it is. Derbarl yerrigan health service, 4 binley place maddington 6109 phone. Sep 12, 2019 today, elizabeth quay is still an iconic address, known for its restaurants, bars, tourist attractions and stunning views. Resources derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical health. Derbarl yerrigan health service mirrabooka the mirrabooka site is a communityorientated service where staff have a genuine commitment to delivering the best possible service to clients. Derbarl yerrigan health service has first provided a written statement of its specifics complaints or concerns relating to your behaviour or performance, and the changes which it requires to remedy these. For them the swan river is known as derbarl yerrigan. Diana elizabeth downsstoney v vanessa davies, ceo derbarl. Today rottnest island, off fremantle, is a popular holiday spot, but few realise the islands dark past as a prison for indigenous men. An emotional history of derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro beelier the swan and canning rivers, edited by susan broomhall and gina pickering crawley, uniprint, 2012. Annual report derbarl yerrigan health service inc 1999. Over the past 35 years we have grown to one hundred and thirty staff delivering a range of health services across multiple sites in perth.
We have four clinics across the perth metropolitan area in east perth, maddington, mirrabooka and midland. Derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland is located in the suburb of midland, the council of swan and the federal electorate of hasluck. Derbarl yerrigan health service mirrabooka in mirrabooka. The risk status, screening history and health concerns of. The rich history of perths elizabeth quay the towers. She works at derbarl yerrigan health service as a specialist. She is an australian research council future fellow and professor of history at the university of western australia, and from 2018 codirector of the arc centre of excellence for the history of emotions che. Contact derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland name required field. The park is thought to be a place for reflection on yagan and all other aboriginal people who died defending their country. Its aboriginal noongar name is the derbarl yerrigan.
After its nominal expiry date enterprise agreements. Watch this short film spirit of place, in which professor len collard, traditional owner, dramatises early contact and gives a. Its time for aboriginal identity and story to be embraced by all. The participating acchs operates three clinics located more than 20 km apart from each other, servicing the local aboriginal communities in different urban regions. An emotional history of derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro beelier the swan and canning rivers. More recently, peter has assisted in the redevelopment of sister kates which now provides.
Wpnysderbarl yerrigan swan river wikimedia incubator. This show is not a history lesson or a lecture but just a descendant of traditional tribal clans passing down stories and knowledge, just like his ancestors. She was a foundation chief investigator ci in the shaping the modern program of the centre, before. Derbarl yerrigan health service is an aboriginal community controlled organisation, incorporated under state legislation in 1973. As an aboriginal community controlled organisation, derbarl yerrigan health acknowledges the wadjuk noongar people as the traditional owners of the land on which we provide our services. Our city has a particularly strong aboriginal culture and this is an ongoing connection which we are proud to have within our city. Derbarl yerrigan health service in east perth, wa, medical. Derbarl yerrigan health service mirrabooka in mirrabooka, wa 6061. Contacts for specialist advice on stis, hepatitis and hiv.
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