Caring for Barrambin Day

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Caring for Barrambin Day

When

Where

Barrambin / Victoria Park
309 Herston Rd
Herston QLD 4006
Australia

Why

Elders Call for Allies to Join Aboriginal Camp

The Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) Elders will be announcing their official occupation of Barrambin with a “Balkari” (Welcome) Day on Saturday, 16th May.

This may be our last chance to protect this sacred land, before fences are proposed to go up on June 1st, as GIICA takes control of the land. It is fitting that what may be the last major community event, at this site, is being led by Aboriginal people who are returning to occupy this land.

A message from the YMAC Elders.

“Partners, cultural custodians from elsewhere, allies and culture learners are invited to our sacred living country at Barrambin / Victoria Park, the proposed site of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Stadium, to visit or camp.”

YMAC have lodged an application under Section 10 of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act (ATSIHP) to declare the long-term protection of Barrambin / Victoria Park.

YMAC Elders call for people to come and support their Section 10 application, asserting their human rights to protect cultural heritage and practice. YMAC Elders appreciate supporters camping or visiting in the spirit of truthtelling, reconciliation, healing and peace.

The YMAC Elders acknowledge the rights of Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal supporters to show solidarity with their Section 10 applications by attending events or camping at Barrambin, to inform Australia and the World about planned acts to destroy ancient springs, waterways, ecosystems, trees, ceremonial sites and original goori-goom (village site).

Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal allies are invited to support and join these Sovereign Aboriginal camps. These Sovereign camps are a living sacred Aboriginal lore and cultural heritage systems that honours the ancestral connections and importance of Barrambin to the Yagarabul people.”

Program

Saturday, 16th May 2026 - 10am to Midday (approx)

Barrambin / Victoria Park, 309 Herston Rd, Herston, Brisbane, Australia (signed from Herston Rd carpark)

10am MC: Aunty Paula Caldwell-Coghill

Elder “Welcome”

  • Yagara songwoman
  • Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company
  • Prayer and Blessing Ceremony
10.30 Speakers
  • YMAC Elders
  • Councillor Seal Chong Wah
  • Aunty Sandra King
  • Uncle Coco Wharton
  • Larissa Waters, Senator & Leader of the Australian Greens

11.30 Balkari ceremony & other cultural activities

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