He also helped people cope with imprisonment through the aboriginal visitors scheme avs. The rivers of emotion project explores the deep emotional significance for historic and contemporary peoples who have drawn upon the derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro. 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. The rule book of derbarl yerrigan health service aboriginal corporation. Contacts for specialist advice on stis, hepatitis and hiv. Derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical health service. 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.
The park is thought to be a place for reflection on yagan and all other aboriginal people who died defending their country. Derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland is located in the suburb of midland, the council of swan and the federal electorate of hasluck. 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. 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.
Ralph winmar, reinforces the waugal story in his book walwalinj the hill that. Derbarl yerrigan health service, 4 binley place maddington 6109 phone. Susan broomhall faha is an australian historian and academic. Or book an appointment to enjoy a private viewing of our display apartments. This presentation will provide an overview of the dyhsmhs of who we are what we do and our guiding philosophies. Headspace rockingham for under 25 years of age tuesday 2. Derbarl yerrigan health service is an aboriginal community controlled organisation, incorporated under state legislation in 1973. 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 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.
In walyunga national park, named after a major noongar campsite, in the nyitting the wagyl took a wrong turn il the river. Dreamtime on the derbarl yerrigan crystal swan cruises. Read the full story at wayalup waarnk story near fremantle. 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. 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. Today rottnest island, off fremantle, is a popular holiday spot, but few realise the islands dark past as a prison for indigenous men. Resources derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical health service. Profile of the derbarl yerrigan health service mental. Noongar words maam and yok men and women kura long ago, the past yey present koroboreekobori dance boodja country kaartdijin knowledge. 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. Derbarl yerrigan health service has provided a period of not less than 30 days for you to remedy your behaviour or performance. Profile of the derbarl yerrigan health service mental health. One such site is the swan river known as derbarl yerrigan in noongar language on which elizabeth quay sits. 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.
Diana elizabeth downsstoney v vanessa davies, ceo derbarl. Download now to book an appointment anytime, anywhere. Noongar spirituality lies in the belief of a cultural landscape and the connection between the human and spiritual realms. Headspace fremantle for under 25 years of age wednesdays level 1 wesley centre cnr market and cantonment st fremantle 6160 phone. Its aboriginal noongar name is the derbarl yerrigan. The noongars, the traditional owners of boorloo perth and beyond, called the river derbarl yerrigan, a title with meaning describing the. Our city has a particularly strong aboriginal culture and this is an ongoing connection which we are proud to have within our city. 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 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. The local aboriginal people and custodians of the land are whadjuk noongar people. 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. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
The risk status, screening history and health concerns of. For them the swan river is known as derbarl yerrigan. 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. It is a place where people come together and most importantly. Derbarl yerrigan health service maddington in maddington, wa 6109. An emotional history of derbarl yerrigan and djarlgarro beelier the swan and canning rivers.
Sep 12, 2019 today, elizabeth quay is still an iconic address, known for its restaurants, bars, tourist attractions and stunning views. Watch this short film spirit of place, in which professor len collard, traditional owner, dramatises early contact and gives a. 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. 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 inc midland my community. 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. 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. Wpnysderbarl yerrigan swan river wikimedia incubator. 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. Rivers of emotion website and book launched national trust.
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. Its time for aboriginal identity and story to be embraced by all. Margarette says get your breasts screened even if you. The rich history of perths elizabeth quay the towers. Overall funding of aboriginal healthcare is not commensurate with extra need. 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. Institutional racism in australian healthcare some examples. We have four clinics across the perth metropolitan area in east perth, maddington, mirrabooka and midland. Derbarl yerrigan health service mirrabooka in mirrabooka. Derbarl yerrigan aborginal health service takes on coronavirus. 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. 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.
Squeezing through a crack in the range, the wagyl stopped wer laid some. Contact derbarl yerrigan health service inc midland name required field. An emotional history of derbarl yerriganswan river and djarlgarro beeliercanning river. For example, in perth, derbarl yerrigan aboriginal medical service funding was cut when an overspend arose because of success in attracting. 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. Peter then went on to work at derbarl yerrigan health service. The swan river drains the swan coastal plain, a total catchment area of over 100,000 square kilometres 39,000 sq mi in area. The rule bookcondensed derbarl yerrigan health service. 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. 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. She works at derbarl yerrigan health service as a specialist.
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. She was a foundation chief investigator ci in the shaping the modern program of the centre, before. After its nominal expiry date enterprise agreements benchbook. Derbarl yerrigan is understood to refer to fresh water or brackish water turtle dreaming along the river.
More recently, peter has assisted in the redevelopment of sister kates which now provides. According to noel nannups understanding of derbarl yerrigan, derbarl means wayung mixing, as it is. Derbarl yerrigan health service provides culturally secure primary health, mental health and dental services for aboriginal families living right across the perth metropolitan area. Annual report derbarl yerrigan health service inc 1999. An emotional history of the swan and canning rivers is supported through funding from the australian governments your community heritage program. 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. Throughout history, the land and water on which elizabeth quay sits, has been a place of gathering, change and growth. The participating acchs operates three clinics located more than 20 km apart from each other, servicing the local aboriginal communities in. 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. Derbarl yerrigan health service mirrabooka in mirrabooka, wa 6061. 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. 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. More recently, peter has assisted in the redevelopment of sister kates which now provides affordable accommodation for aboriginal seniors. Derbarl yerrigan health service in east perth, wa, medical.
Perth water is a section of the swan river on the southern edge of the central business district of perth, western australia. Derbarl yerrigan health service maddington in maddington. First contact and timeline kura nyungar wadjella koorl nyinniny a long time ago the nyungars and the wadjellas sat down together. Squeezing through a crack in the range, the wagyl stopped wer laid some eggs forming granite outcrops alongside the river. 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. After its nominal expiry date enterprise agreements.
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