Dharriwaa Elders Group - Aboriginal Australia, Walgett

47 Fox St Walgett NSW Australia

Latest news: The Dharriwaa Elders Group invited NSW Greens leader Lee Rhiannon to Walgett in May 2008 to discuss their concerns. She made a speech in NSW Parliament afterwards recording her thoughts and her commitment for support. Members of the DEG also gave an interview to Fairfax journalist Russell Skelton in May 2008. His second story from the interview was published 26 May 2008.

The Dharriwaa Elders Group launched its new premises at 47 Fox St Walgett and the fundraising appeal to purchase it 29 February 2008.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jenny Macklin and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met with members of the Dharriwaa Elders Group in Walgett 22 February 2008. Because many elders' concerns weren't discussed, DEG submitted a paper to Minister Macklin in March 2008.

The Dharriwaa Elders Group recently made a submission re the Review into the NSW Western Lands Act 1901. We are extremely concerned for the life of the RAMSAR-listed wetland Narran Lakes, its threatened species and areas of high Aboriginal cultural significance.

Make a donation to the Dharriwaa Elders Group premises purchase fundraising appeal, direct by credit card, or by other methods described here.

Also: The Dharriwaa Elders Group made a submission 15 January 2008 in response to Walgett Shire Council's Draft "Aboriginal Community Development and Reconciliation Plan 2007 - 2010".
Other recent DEG reports can be found here

Other news: Dharriwaa Elders Group launched its cultural awareness video "Welcome to Walgett" in June 2007, and opened Walgett's first Aboriginal arts and crafts shop also in June 2007.

Check out information about the projects and activities of the Dharriwaa Elders Group.

About the Dharriwaa Elders Group. The Dharriwaa Elders Group (DEG) was born 20 November 2000 after working together on projects since 1998. The Group took its name from one of its sacred sites - Narran Lakes - Dharriwaa (common meeting place) and its full members are Aboriginal people over 60 who live in Walgett. The DEG was auspiced by the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service until 1 July 2005, when it became autonomous. Projects of the Group aim to:

Support Aboriginal elders to resume leadership roles in the community, keeping active and healthy
promote local Aboriginal cultural knowledge and identity
develop the Walgett Aboriginal community

DEG launches new premises 29 February 2008

Left: Speaker George Rose and Director Tim Creighton welcome guests to the launch of the DEG's new premises and fundraising appeal February 2008. Right: Lightning Ridge elder June Barker and Iris Hall helped DEG celebrate.

DEG Speaker George Rose greets Minister Jenny Macklin and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Walgett airport 22 February 2008 Walgett listens to PM's apology Left:DEG Speaker George Rose greets Minister Jenny Macklin and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Walgett airport 22 February 2008. Right: Walgett listens to PM's apology to Stolen Generations 13 February 2008 at the Sporting Club.

DEG wreath Anzac Day 2008 DEG launch Feb 08
Left: Dharriwaa Elders Group wreath laid at the Sheepyards Community War Memorial to honour Australian servicemen and women, Anzac Day April 2008. Right: DEG members and their guests at the DEG new premises February 2008

If you wish to meet the Dharriwaa Elders Group write to
PO Box 174 Walgett NSW 2832, phone: 02 6828 2619
or email info@dharriwaaeldersgroup.org.au

All donations will be very gratefully received

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