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The South-West of Western Australia covers the general area south of Geraldton and west of Esperance and Nungarin. To the Nyungar people, the area is known as Nyungar Boodjar. Within this area, 50% of the placenames are of Nyungar origin but, to date, little of their meaning has been widely known.

Professor Len Collard led a dedicated project team into a three-year investigation of the history and meanings of Nyungar placenames in the area.

The website, which is now available, shares the results of the team’s extensive research. It provides Nyungar placenames and meanings while offering insight into the research project.

Please use https://www.boodjar.org.au/index.htm as a cultural and teaching resource and share with your networks.