The name that's worth the fight, for the old people and the young ones too - This Place

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'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

After years of fighting, two mountains in Central Queensland have been given back their traditional names. Aunty Sally and Nhaya Nicky share why the Darumbal Community fought so hard for this change.

The 'This Place' project invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it.

More Information
  • Language:Dharumbal, Darumbal, English
  • English Subtitles:No
  • Genre:Looking After Language
  • Year Completed:2019
  • Camera:Russel Talbot
  • Narrator:Aunty Sally Vea Vea and Nhaya Nicky Hatfield
  • Music & Musician:Not available on spreadsheet
  • Partner Organisation:ABC
  • Location:Baga National Park, QLD
  • Duration:00:02:42
  • Producer or Facilitator:ABC in collaboration with language custodians and Alice Roberts
  • Writer:Aunty Sally Vea Vea and Nhaya Nicky Hatfield
  • Talent:Aunty Sally Vea Vea and Nhaya Nicky Hatfield
  • Copyright:Shared Community Contributor, ABC, FLA
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