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Blog | 07 August 2023

Rachael McPhail: Making Traditional Place names part of mailing addresses

Australians are encouraged to include Traditional Place names on mailing addresses as a show of respect for First Nations culture.
Uncle Shannon Ruska in Meanjin/Brisbane

Blog | 14 July 2023

The meaning of Meanjin: exploring the Traditional Place name of Brisbane

Discover the meaning behind Traditional Place names, like Meanjin for Brisbane. Learn how embracing these names fosters understanding and how you can use them on letters and parcels.
Uncle Doctor Richard Fejo, Senior Larrakia Elder in Gulmerrogin/Darwin

Blog | 14 July 2023

Getting to know Gulmmerogin: the Traditional Place name of Darwin

Discover the meaning behind Traditional Place names, like Gulmerrogin for Darwin. Learn how embracing these names fosters understanding and how you can use them on letters and parcels.
Aunty Joy Murphy, Senior Wurundjeri Elder in Naarm/Melbourne

Blog | 14 July 2023

Knowing Naarm: introducing the Traditional Place name of Melbourne

Discover the meaning behind Traditional Place names, like Naarm for Melbourne. Learn how embracing these names fosters understanding and how you can use them on letters and parcels.
Gadigal Elder Uncle Allen Madden in Gadigal/Sydney

Blog | 14 July 2023

Getting to know Gadigal: introducing the Traditional Place name of Sydney

Discover the meaning behind Traditional Place names, like Gadigal for Sydney. Learn how embracing these names fosters understanding and how you can use them on letters and parcels.
Blog | 25 June 2022

Magpie Goose: Why all Australian businesses should send mail using Traditional Place names

Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman and Troy Casey are using Traditional Place names on their parcels and is inspiring others to do the same this NAIDOC week.
Blog | 19 May 2022

Haus of Dizzy: creating change through the use of Traditional Place names

Indigenous jewellery brand Haus of Dizzy, is driving change through their quirky designs and by asking their customers to use Traditional Place names on their parcels.
Blog | 02 July 2021

Putting Traditional Place names on mailing addresses makes big impact on Indigenous communities

Richard Brown has spent years sharing his family history through his paintings. This NAIDOC Week, he talks about connecting with the land and sharing country with the rest of Australia by including traditional place names in mailing addresses.