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. Read the full story at wayalup waarnk story near fremantle. For them the swan river is known as derbarl yerrigan. 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. Its aboriginal noongar name is the derbarl yerrigan. Ralph winmar, reinforces the waugal story in his book walwalinj the hill that.
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. 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. Download now to book an appointment anytime, anywhere. One such site is the swan river known as derbarl yerrigan in noongar language on which elizabeth quay sits. The noongars, the traditional owners of boorloo perth and beyond, called the river derbarl yerrigan, a title with meaning describing the. In walyunga national park, named after a major noongar campsite, in the nyitting the wagyl took a wrong turn il the river. Diana elizabeth downsstoney v vanessa davies, ceo derbarl. Perth water is a section of the swan river on the southern edge of the central business district of perth, western australia. The rule book of derbarl yerrigan health service aboriginal corporation. Annual report derbarl yerrigan health service inc 1999. 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. Our city has a particularly strong aboriginal culture and this is an ongoing connection which we are proud to have within our city. 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. For example, in perth, derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical service funding was cut when an overspend arose because of success in attracting.
Throughout history, the land and water on which elizabeth quay sits, has been a place of gathering, change and growth. The park is thought to be a place for reflection on yagan and all other aboriginal people who died defending their country. Watch this short film spirit of place, in which professor len collard, traditional owner, dramatises early contact and gives a. An emotional history of the swan and canning rivers is supported through funding from the australian governments your community heritage program. Headspace fremantle for under 25 years of age wednesdays level 1 wesley centre cnr market and cantonment st fremantle 6160 phone. 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.
More recently, peter has assisted in the redevelopment of sister kates which now provides. He also helped people cope with imprisonment through the aboriginal visitors scheme avs. Its time for aboriginal identity and story to be embraced by all. 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.
She works at derbarl yerrigan health service as a specialist. Susan broomhall faha is an australian historian and academic. Derbarl yerrigan health service mirrabooka in mirrabooka. 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. An emotional history of derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro beelier the swan and canning rivers. 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. Overall funding of aboriginal healthcare is not commensurate with extra need. First contact and timeline kura nyungar wadjella koorl nyinniny a long time ago the nyungars and the wadjellas sat down together. Headspace rockingham for under 25 years of age tuesday 2. 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. Institutional racism in australian healthcare some examples. Contacts for specialist advice on stis, hepatitis and hiv. Profile of the derbarl yerrigan health service mental. The swan river drains the swan coastal plain, a total catchment area of over 100,000 square kilometres 39,000 sq mi in area.
After its nominal expiry date enterprise agreements benchbook. 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. Contact derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland name required field. Noongar words maam and yok men and women kura long ago, the past yey present koroboreekobori dance boodja country kaartdijin knowledge. It is a place where people come together and most importantly. Noongar spirituality lies in the belief of a cultural landscape and the connection between the human and spiritual realms. Profile of the derbarl yerrigan health service mental 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. Or book an appointment to enjoy a private viewing of our display apartments. Squeezing through a crack in the range, the wagyl stopped wer laid some eggs forming granite outcrops alongside the river.
Derbarl yerrigan health service provides culturally secure primary health, mental health and dental services for aboriginal families living right across the perth metropolitan area. Derbarl yerrigan health service is an aboriginal community controlled organisation, incorporated under state legislation in 1973. Dreamtime on the derbarl yerrigan crystal swan cruises. 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.
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. Derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical health service. 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 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. Derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland my community.
Squeezing through a crack in the range, the wagyl stopped wer laid some. 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. Derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland is located in the suburb of midland, the council of swan and the federal electorate of hasluck. 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. Resources derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical health service. 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. An emotional history of derbarl yerriganswan river and djarlgarro beeliercanning river. Derbarl yerrigan health service has provided a period of not less than 30 days for you to remedy your behaviour or performance. More recently, peter has assisted in the redevelopment of sister kates which now provides affordable accommodation for aboriginal seniors. 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. 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.
Peter then went on to work at derbarl yerrigan health service. This presentation will provide an overview of the dyhsmhs of who we are what we do and our guiding philosophies. She was a foundation chief investigator ci in the shaping the modern program of the centre, before. We have four clinics across the perth metropolitan area in east perth, maddington, mirrabooka and midland.
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 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. The rivers of emotion project explores the deep emotional significance for historic and contemporary peoples who have drawn upon the derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro. The rule bookcondensed derbarl yerrigan health service. The rich history of perths elizabeth quay the towers. Derbarl yerrigan health service maddington in maddington, wa 6109. The risk status, screening history and health concerns of.
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. 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. Derbarl yerrigan health service mirrabooka in mirrabooka, wa 6061. 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. Derbarl yerrigan aborginal health service takes on coronavirus. Today rottnest island, off fremantle, is a popular holiday spot, but few realise the islands dark past as a prison for indigenous men. 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. Margarette says get your breasts screened even if you. 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. After its nominal expiry date enterprise agreements. Derbarl yerrigan health service maddington wa housing hub. Resources derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical health.
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, edited by susan broomhall and gina pickering crawley, uniprint, 2012. Derbarl yerrigan health service maddington in maddington. According to noel nannups understanding of derbarl yerrigan, derbarl means wayung mixing, as it is. Derbarl yerrigan health service in east perth, wa, medical.
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