Quandamooka
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Quandamooka Country spans Moreton Bay, inclusive of many islands and the eastern coast of the mainland between Juno Point (Mouth of Brisbane River) and as far south as the Logan River. Quandamooka people have two distinct languages – Gowa of Moorgumpin (Moreton Island) belonging to the Ngugi people and Jandai of Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island) belonging to the Nunukul and Goenpul peoples.

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Units(5)
Quandamooka Welcome
History
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
Quandamooka Elder Uncle Joshua Walker welcomes you to Quandamooka Country.
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Creation Story
English
History
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Quandamooka (Noonuccal) Elder Uncle Joshua Walker share traditional story from his Country.
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Wail Rock
English
History
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Quandamooka (Noonuccal) Elder Uncle Joshua Walker share traditional story from his Country.
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Echoes on Country: Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Year levels: 9 4 lessons
Students explore stories, poetry, and contemporary art by the Quandamooka peoples and other First Nations’ communities. They gain profound insights into the histories, experiences and perspectives of First Nations peoples and the power of art in contributing to the political discourse and amplifying marginalised voices.
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Dimboona and the Wail Rock
English
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Visual Arts
Year levels: 1 4 lessons
Students explore narrative through the Wail Rock Creation story. They unpack the elements of stories and recognise that stories have a beginning, a middle and an end.
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Our Earth’s Magic Materials
History
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Sustainability
Year levels: 4 5 lessons
Students understand the properties, uses, and impact of everyday materials. They investigate the Cultural, Environmental and Social impacts of mining in Australia.
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Buangans (Dolphins)
History
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Year levels: 5 5 lessons
Students learn about the special relationship between dolphins and the Quandamooka peoples. They investigate symbiotic relationships, echolocation and electric reception. They gain insight into the impact of colonisation on ecosystems in Australia.
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Bummeria – Quandamooka Traditional Women’s Site
Science
HASS
Design and Technologies
English
Quandamooka Traditional Custodian Elisha Kissick introduces us to Bummiera and its significance to Quandamooka people, especially women. She introduces us to the wildlife and plants that inhabit the area.
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South Passage – Quandamooka Creation Story
Quandamooka Traditional Custodian Elisha Kissick tells us the creation story of the South Passage in Moreton Bay.
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