New Audio Poles Celebrate Gunditjmara Language and Connection

Published on 04 November 2025

Community members visiting the Portland Foreshore may have noticed the newly installed audio poles at the Pulumbeet Playground and Kardermudelar Karweeyn Mirring Dance Space— a welcome addition to the landscape, celebrating Gunditjmara culture, language, and connection to Country. 

These interactive poles feature spoken recordings from First Nations youth and community members, sharing knowledge about Gunditjmara seasons, Country, eel migration, and language. Visitors can listen to these stories and reflections, gaining a deeper understanding of the land and the people who have cared for it for generations. 

The audio poles complement the carved totems at Kardermudelar Karweeyn Mirring and Pulumbeet Playground, each representing a different aspect of Country and Seasons. Together, these elements create a space for learning, ceremony, and quiet reflection, open to all.

The initiative was developed in partnership with Koondoom Yarkeen Karweeyn, Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation, Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service, and funded by the Victorian Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund and the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.