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City of Wollongong

Aboriginal Culture and Communities

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards.

Visit Shoalhaven City Council's website to learn more and nominate by Monday 25 March.

 

The area we know today as Wollongong was originally inhabited by the Dharawal people (also spelled Tarawal or Thuruwal), who remain the Traditional Custodians of this land.

The name Wollongong is said to originate from the Aboriginal word woolyungah, meaning five islands.

Wollongong has a proud Aboriginal community that encourages everyone to learn about and celebrate local cultural traditions.

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