Welcome to the Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation website!
The Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation represents the Wonnarua People, the Traditional Landowners of the Hunter Valley
The Wonnarua people are traditional landowners in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. The Corporation is currently developing a map to define the traditional boundaries of Wonnarua country, based on written and oral historical records.
Their wisdom and understanding of the Wonnarua is highly respected by all members of the Nation.
Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation Initiatives
News
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Membership Survey
Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation are undertake a study into the feasibility of establishing a WNAC Aboriginal Culture & Heritage Database. The Database is intended to support the protection and promotion of cultural heritage and […]
Meeting with the Government
WNAC CEO Laurie Perry meeting NSW Premier and Cabinet Ministers to assist the Government in finding ways to strengthen the local area and address the challenges faced across various sectors of the community.
Laurie Perry visiting […]
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Reforms
The NSW Government is reforming the way Aboriginal cultural heritage is conserved and managed in New South Wales and is seeking your feedback to help refine the proposed new system. Information sessions have been held […]
Wonnarua Language Apps
WNAC now has an online dictionary that translates words from English to Wonnarua language. The dictionary can be used on your Apple or Android device. There is also a version that can be accessed on your […]
WNAC Interview by Maitland Mercury
Laurie Perry has been featured in Maitland Mercury’s Closing The Gap article about Australia’s need to improve health and career opportunities for Indigenous Australians. You can read the article on the Maitland Mercury Website.
The Wonnarua […]
Biame Cave Celebration January 2017
See below for the community newspaper The Cockfighter’s coverage of the Biame Cave’s Heritage Register listing.
