Since colonisation, First Nations peoples have faced deep disruption, with many of us displaced from our traditional homelands. Despite these challenges, we have remained connected through the strength of our family and kinship ties, even when living away from Country.

According to our lore, each of us carries a sacred responsibility to protect Country and the knowledge systems that flow through it—no matter where we now reside.

At Southern West Yiradyuri, we honour and express deep gratitude to all those in our Kinship Community who call Southern West Yiradyuri Country home. Through their care and dedication, they have ensured that our knowledge systems remain vibrant, our lore endures, and the land continues to be nurtured and respected across generations.

This vital role of our kinship community—both in caring for Country and sustaining knowledge—has been formally embedded within our Corporation through the establishment of the Kinship Committee. Their ongoing efforts are central to preserving the essence of Southern West Yiradyuri Country and guiding our path forward.