Dharawal Glossary

The Dharawal language is the traditional language spoken by a number of Aboriginal family (clans) groups from Sydney Harbour to the Illawarra. The language area is consistent with Aboriginal peoples documented movements from 1788 – 1883 and has been referred to previously as Turuwul, Thirroul and Tharawal.  

Members of the La Perouse Aboriginal community have developed community-based resources to teach Dharawal to adults and young people ensuring the Dharawal language is heard in the community once more.

Gujaga Foundation

The Gujaga Foundation has been supporting the revitalisation of the Dharawal language for nearly two decades and implements language learning in a semi immersed program at Gujaga Childcare and Gujaga Preschool.

Gujaga also provides opportunity for adults to learn language through it’s Certificate I, II and III in Dharawal Language to ensure it is being used and reinforced in the home and community environments.