Djilang means a tongue of land. It was previously called Djillong on this website, before the Wadawurrung word was updated in English.
A 'Djillong' website was created by the late Uncle David Tournier, with Geelong One Fire. It supported Tandop's (Uncle in Wadawurrung) commitment to us all learning about our local history. Wadawurrung Traditional woman Corrina Eccles then developed the materials further with One Fire after his passing.
The Djillong website has been closed, with some of the materials now placed on this website.
You can connect directly with Wadawurung Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative at the following websites -
https://www.wadawurrung.org.au/
Some of the short videos telling some key local stories are available below..... at http://djillong.net.au/our-stories-videos.html
The original Djillong timeline was updated in 2018, and can be purchased as a pull up banner or wall mount timeline. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to place an order (at cost price, no profits are made).
The following podcast was produced in May 2013. It provides some history about the area we now call Johnstone Park, and the Wathaurong/Wadawurrung people.
It is 10 minutes long.
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