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From Nyungar boodjar to the lecture theatre: Professor Len Collard's continued influence in Higher Education | Moodjar Presentations on Philosophy and open access research - Moodjar's Professor Collard inspires and guides students and researchers.

Have you seen this award-winning short documentary yet? If not, this is your chance!

Filmed over 18 months by Noongar filmmaker Hugh Sando, this intimate documentary is a story of cultural revival, truth-telling, and reconciliation – set against the backdrop of Australia’s failed 2023 Voice referendum. Boodjara follows Noongar community participants in the Place Names Melville project, which was produced by Moodjar, CAN, City of Melville, and funded by Lotterywest. This powerful journey to reclaim ancestral placenames, revive an endangered language, and reconnect with stories and lore embedded in Boodja (Country) is one not to miss!

'Boodjara' is screening along with three other short films as part of the Long Shorts and Short Longs Docos program at Palace Cinemas in Raine Square on

📆 Saturday 28 February 2026, 11.00am–1.10pm
🎟 et tickets here! https://tinyurl.com/3pncyyjv
📸Image: Still from 'Boodjara' // credit Hugh Sando.

Moodjar's Director Dr Len Collard recently led a yarn for a small group of culturally diverse migrants about Nyungar culture at the Centre for Stories - a vibrant literary arts and cultural organisation using storytelling for change. This group were wanting to deepen their connection to Nyungar people and connection to boodjar.

Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony are a powerful experience.

Through Nyungar language, storytelling, and the didgeridoo’s soulful sound, Emeritus Professor Dr Len Collard creates a deep sense of connection to Nyungar boodjar — inviting all to feel welcomed, respected, and spiritually embraced.

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We’re excited to share that Moodjar has launched a News section on our website!

This space will feature updates, reflections, and stories that highlight our work, our partnerships, and the cultural knowledge that guides us. It’s a place to stay connected with the heart of Moodjar—where community, culture, and purpose meet.

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Moodjar is a proud sponsor of 2 deadly sporting clubs, and we want to take this opportunity to give them a shout out!

South Fremantle Football Club
We are thrilled to see the League and Colts teams for the South Fremantle Football Club progress to the WAFL Grand Final on Sunday 21 September! Moodjar has been long time supporter of the club and sponsorship is our way of supporting a club that is very important to the Collard family. We'll be right behind you all the way!❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️


We will be excitedly following the results for today and tomorrow for the Karratha Kats Netball Club for whom Moodjar are proud Silver Kat sponsors. This year we have had naming rights for the Club's Indigenous Round events which was a real honour. Teams will be playing Qualifying and Elimination Finals this week and we send all the players and coaches at Kats the best of luck in your pursuit of reaching Grand Finals on Saturday 20 September! Our Operations Manager Mia Zaknich, is the Club's Vice President - Juniors and will be coaching a Junior team today, a Senior team tomorrow and playing as well!💙🤍💙🤍💙

Photo 1 - Mia Zaknich presented the Karratha Kats Netball Club Coach of the Year 2025 to Kristy Hodges (photo courtesy of Karratha Kats Netball Club)

Photo 2 - Lisa Collard attending the South Fremantle Football Club Ladies Day event on Saturday 16 August 2025 (Photo credit: Ingofoto & Jack Foley)

Photo 3 - Len Collard receiving the Sponsor Thank You Pack from the Karratha Kats Netball Club.

“Our health and wellbeing – our wirrin – is so much lighter and happier when we understand our Noongar spirituality through these [creation] stories. Then we understand our purpose on this Earth.” – Whadjuk Noongar Elder Trevor Walley

Are you ready to discover hidden stories embedded in Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, the traditional land of the Noongar people of the southwest of Western Australia? Then you’ll love the Place Names Melville podcast! 📻

Each episode invites you to listen deeply as Noongar Elders and community members share the rich spirit, memory and meaning woven into the placenames of the City of Melville. From ancient trails to familiar streets, you’ll hear voices that bring Country to life, reconnecting us all to culture and history in ways both heartfelt and powerful 🖤💛❤️

Listen to the Place Names Melville podcast on your favourite streaming platform, or stream it from the CAN website >> 🔗 https://www.can.org.au/arts/artwork/place-names-melville-podcast

Place Names Melville is produced in partnership with the City of Melville and Moodjar, supported by Lotterywest. CAN is proudly supported by the WA Government and assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts funding and advisory body.

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