Walk with the Waugal videos
Immerse your students in this journey with Dr Noel Nannup, respected Aboriginal Elder, story-teller and cultural guide. Let him take your students to significant sites around Perth and explain their cultural importance to Aboriginal people and how they are sustainably managed today.
How to use this resource:
- Introduce your class to the Waugal, recognised by Noongar people as the protector of all fresh water sources. Encourage your students to immerse themselves in this experience as they begin to understand the cultural importance of these bodies of water to Noongar people and how they remain vital to the people of Perth.
- Students can capture the main elements of the videos by using the comprehension sheet listed under each video, which they can also refer to in further learning. Alternatively you can also build a full lesson by incorporating one of our lesson plans.
The Waugal
The Waugal is a snake or rainbow serpent recognised by Noongar people as the giver of life who maintains all fresh water sources.
The Waugal comprehension sheet
Year 5 - 10
Use the comprehension sheet to record the main elements of the video to apply to further learnings.
Other story locations
Lake Joondalup
Hear the story of the tall Charnock spirit woman and how Lake Joondalup got its name.
Lake Joondalup comprehension sheet
Year 5 - 10
Pinjar Joondalup forms part of a nature reserve visited by locals for generations. Complete the comprehension sheet to capture the main elements of the video and understand how this park has contributed to life for many years.
Kings Park
Learn about Kings Park and its special significance to Noongar people.
Kings Park comprehension sheet
Year 5 - 10
Kaarta Gar-up is a sacred place to Noongar people and a special meeting place for all. Complete the Kings Park comprehension sheet to capture the importance of this park to use for further learning.
Gnangara groundwater system
One of the precious water sources that the Waugal created is the Gnangara Mound, a huge aquifer that is Perth’s largest source of fresh water.
Gnangara Mound comprehension sheet
Year 5 - 10
Students will delve into the vast expanse of Gnangara Mound to identify how important this body of water is to everyone in Perth and how it forms part of Perth's water supply. Complete the comprehension sheet to capture the main elements of this video to use for further learning
Bennett Brook
Kordiny Karla Boodjar or Bennett Brook is an important part of the Waugal creation story and it’s also the life stream of Whiteman Park.
Bennett Brook comprehension sheet
Year 5 - 10
Spark your students' thoughts about how Korndiny Karla Boodjar forms part of our connected waterway and how to protect it for future generations. Students complete the Bennett Brook comprehension sheet to capture the main elements of this video to use for further learning.