We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
The Bungalungoo Man is a public story told to children to help them understand the importance of community and listening to Elders. The Bungalungoo Man is a story of the Luritja people, whose lands are to the south and west of Alice Springs. It is told by Garrard Anderson – a Luritja, Pintupi, Arrernte and Warlpiri man. It was filmed in Ulumbarru – a natural spring about 250km west of Alice Springs.
We are a First Nations not-for-profit that exists to centre First Nations people, Country and truth-telling. We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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Luritja Country
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Garrard Anderson
Rona Glynn-McDonald
The Bungalungoo Man is a public story told to children to help them understand the importance of community and listening to Elders. The Bungalungoo Man is a story of the Luritja people, whose lands are to the south and west of Alice Springs. It is told by Garrard Anderson – a Luritja, Pintupi, Arrernte and Warlpiri man. It was filmed in Ulumbarru – a natural spring about 250km west of Alice Springs.
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Luritja Country
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Garrard Anderson
Rona Glynn-McDonald
A long time ago, Baayami (the Creator) sent the Rainbow Serpent to Earth. The serpent was tasked with giving us all the colours of the world. Its massive body gave us the valleys and the rivers, allowing life to flourish here on Earth.
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Common Ground works with teachers to develop comprehensive educational resources to accompany the films. The resources will help you guide safe and informative learning with the young people in your life, whether you’re a parent, an Early Childhood educator or a Primary School teacher.
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