Noongar Boodja

“Ngalak ngaank nitja Boodja”
This land is our mother.

 

South West region of Western Australia

The Noongar Land Enterprise (NLE) Group is a not-for-profit, Aboriginal led grower group. We are based in Western Australia’s South West region (traditionally known as Noongar Boodja) and we are the first Aboriginal grower group in Australia. For over 65,000 years, the Aboriginal people of Australia have been strongly connected to country with a deep understanding of time, place and culture. This knowledge of country and its resources (plants, animals, water, landscape, sky) have allowed Aboriginal people to meet our needs for food, shelter, clothing and medicines, contributing to our legacy as the oldest continuous culture on Earth. This connection and understanding of country has promoted a wealth of unique tools, weapons, arts, crafts and ceremonial objects to practice, teach and celebrate our culture.

In recent decades, the Noongar people (Aboriginal people of Noongar Boodja) have been motivated to reclaim and rejuvenate our relationship with country, but to also develop land-based businesses to promote our economic independence. This has led to owning and managing contemporary primary production (livestock, grain) and exploring innovative enterprises on our land such as, bush foods, honey, sandalwood, cultural tourism and social services such as return to work and youth training programs).

Background

In 2014, a group of Noongar landholders formed a grower group called the Noongar Land Enterprise group (NLE group). The purpose of becoming a group was to benefit from a collective approach on the pathway from passive to active land management involving business enterprise development on Noongar Land. The group became incorporated in 2017, and currently represents six Noongar landholding groups located on country with high rainfall, and a high production potential. In time, it is expected that the membership of our group will grow with the addition of 24 Noongar properties located within Noongar Boodja.

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The NLE logo depicts the Noongar six seasons. Each segment is a different colour which represents a season as explained below.

BIRAK - December to January
• Green, blue, orange, yellow • Hot and dry with easterly winds during the day.

BUNURU - February to March
• Yellow, orange, red • With hot easterly and northerly winds.

DJERAN - April to May
• Red, brown, grey • Becoming cooler with winds from the southwest.

MAKURU - June to July
• Grey, black • Cold and wet with westerly gales.

DJILBA - August to September
• Black, blue, green • Becoming warmer.

KAMBARANG - October to November
• Blue, green • Rain decreasing.

The artwork also represents the landholding groups coming together and working together as Noongar people. The figurine and style (dots) are a reference to the Aboriginality of the group. Logo artist, Leanne Zilm.

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A great article in the #Countryman #news today about the NLE's appointment of our first ever Chief Executive Officer, who has Alan Beattie. Alan commenced with us on the 6 April and we are very excited to have him on board. You can find some more inf
A great article in the #Countryman #news today about the NLE's appointment of our first ever Chief Executive Officer, who has Alan Beattie. Alan commenced with us on the 6 April and we are very excited to have him on board. You can find some more information on Alan and his commencement under the News section of our website www.noongarlandenterprise.com.au. #Aboriginal #Aboriginalbusiness #Noongar #Noongarcountry #Indigenousbusiness #indigenousenterprise #regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #agribusiness #ceo #chiefexecutiveofficer #indigenous #AboriginalAustralia #indigenousaustralia #bushfood #wattleseed #milestone #achievement #buylocal #bushtucker #leadership #firstnations #growergroup #collaboration #workingtogether #blackbusiness #westernaustralia #supportlocal
Empowering Aboriginal people through land-based enterprise development. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We are an incorporated Aboriginal led organisation bringing Aboriginal people together to foster success in land businesses. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The 'grower group' model facilitates info
Empowering Aboriginal people through land-based enterprise development. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We are an incorporated Aboriginal led organisation bringing Aboriginal people together to foster success in land businesses. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The 'grower group' model facilitates information sharing, provides support, increases scale for commerce, provides a marketing platform and establishes a unified voice for all of its members. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If you are interested in becoming a member or partnering with us or for more information about our organisation please don't hesitate to contact us or you can visit our website www.noongarlandenterprise.com.au.⁣ ⁣ #Indigenousbusiness #Indigenous #Aboriginalbusiness #Aboriginal #firstnations #buyfromthebush #localproduce #IndigenousAustralia #Indigenouspeople #Indigenousenterprise #breakthecycle #closethegap #reconciliation #culturaltourism #bushfood #Noongarcountry #Noongar #nativefoods #growergroup #regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #agribusiness #empowerment #enterprise #deadly #socialimpact #changemakers #changethenarrative #traditionalowners #traditionalknowledge
Today we were lucky to get a tour of @firsthandsolutions #native #Australian #nursery @indigigrow. These are some if their #beautiful #LemonMyrtle #shrubs in their #bushfood #garden at La Perouse Primary School next door. #Indigenousbusiness #indige
Today we were lucky to get a tour of @firsthandsolutions #native #Australian #nursery @indigigrow. These are some if their #beautiful #LemonMyrtle #shrubs in their #bushfood #garden at La Perouse Primary School next door. #Indigenousbusiness #indigenouseducation #indigenousaustralia #indigenousenterprise #nativefoods #traditionalowners #culture #custodian #firstnations #regenerativeagriculture #Aboriginal #AboriginalAustralia #organic #innovation #traditionalknowledge #Sydney #NSW #agriculture #agribusiness
#Bushfood profile: Old Man Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) is a fast growing #shrub #native to most parts of #Australia. #Traditionally, it was a #foodsource for #Aboriginal people. Its tiny seeds were collected and ground to make a #flour and then #
#Bushfood profile: Old Man Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) is a fast growing #shrub #native to most parts of #Australia. #Traditionally, it was a #foodsource for #Aboriginal people. Its tiny seeds were collected and ground to make a #flour and then #damper. The leaves were also eaten, having a salty flavour and being packed full of #vitamins, #antioxidants and #minerals. Today it is used in #cooking as a substitute for salt, as a #seasoning, in #salads, as a stuffing and many other ways. Interestingly the plant has been identified by the #UnitedNations Carbon Emission Trading Scheme as assisting with the reduction of #carbonemissions. #IndigenousAustralia #buyfromthebush #bushfoods #AboriginalAustralia #regenerativeagriculture #nativefoods #indigenous #wildharvest #Indigenousbusiness #agriculture
The Noongar Land Enterprise Group is an incorporated 100% Indigenous Australian owned not-for-profit organisation. We strive to be a leader in Aboriginal land development and provide Noongar landholders with a direct link to markets, #investors, #fu
The Noongar Land Enterprise Group is an incorporated 100% Indigenous Australian owned not-for-profit organisation. We strive to be a leader in Aboriginal land development and provide Noongar landholders with a direct link to markets, #investors, #funding and current research, and development opportunities. Contact us or visit our website for information on how to become a member. www.noongarlandenterprise.com.au #Indigenous #IndigenousAustralia #Indigenouspeople #Aboriginal #AboriginalAustralia #Indigenousbusiness #regenerativeagriculture #sustainability #tradition #bushfood #nativefoods #culturaltourism #culture #Noongar #traditionalowners #custodian #farming #agriculture #wildharvest #healing #changetheworld #breakthecycle #ethicalbrand #ethicallysourced #buyfromthebush
The NLE's next batch of Ngooka #honey is due to be harvested in February 2020. We're setting up an e-store on the NLE website www.noongarlandenterprise.com.au where you will be able to purchase your own delicious jar. Keep your eyes out for a link to
The NLE's next batch of Ngooka #honey is due to be harvested in February 2020. We're setting up an e-store on the NLE website www.noongarlandenterprise.com.au where you will be able to purchase your own delicious jar. Keep your eyes out for a link to the store page in the coming weeks. #indigenousaustralia #indigenous #indigenousbusiness #noongar #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #natural #native #noongar #noongarcountry #culture #culturaltourism #enterprise #organic #pure
We love sharing pics of the scrumptious native Australian style canapés created by @fervorfood. These little morsels are quandong and sandalwood nut tarts with cream. Guests at the NLE's Yoordaninj-Bah Project Launch enjoyed them at lunch aft
We love sharing pics of the scrumptious native Australian style canapés created by @fervorfood. These little morsels are quandong and sandalwood nut tarts with cream. Guests at the NLE's Yoordaninj-Bah Project Launch enjoyed them at lunch after the project presentation. The Project Launch was held on the 17th of December 2019 at Avondale Farm in Beverley, WA. It was a great way to kick-off the project. #indigenousaustralia #indigenousfood #indigenous #launch #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #bushfoods #native #project #projectlaunch #noongar #noongarcountry #indigenousbusiness #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #landmanagement #agriculture #enterprise #traditional
Local youth from the community helping out at Roelands Village by pouring our honey from the vat into the NLE Ngooka branded jars. Was great to have them come and lend a hand. Big thanks 😀 #indigenousaustralia #indigenousfood #indigenous #indigenou
Local youth from the community helping out at Roelands Village by pouring our honey from the vat into the NLE Ngooka branded jars. Was great to have them come and lend a hand. Big thanks 😀 #indigenousaustralia #indigenousfood #indigenous #indigenoustourism #indigenousenterprise #indigenousbusiness #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginal #bushfoodsofaustralia #bushfood #bushfoods #native #noongarcountry #natural #nativefood #organic #firstnations #australianfood #australian #australia #australiagram #honey #honeybees
Mal and Junior straining freshly collected Ngooka (honey) in preparation for filling up the jars. #indigenousaustralia #indigenousfood #indigenous #indigenoustourism #indigenousbusiness #bushfoodsofaustralia #bushfood #bushfoods #honey #natural #nat
Mal and Junior straining freshly collected Ngooka (honey) in preparation for filling up the jars. #indigenousaustralia #indigenousfood #indigenous #indigenoustourism #indigenousbusiness #bushfoodsofaustralia #bushfood #bushfoods #honey #natural #native #nativefood #aboriginalaustralia #australianfood #australian #aboriginal #noongar #noongarcountry #organic #pure #natural
A part of the Woolkabunning Kiaka (Roelands Village) property in Bunbury - one of the members of the NLE. Roelands was an old Mission that the new owners acquired and repurposed. Roelands aspire to be a self sufficient healing precinct where youth ca
A part of the Woolkabunning Kiaka (Roelands Village) property in Bunbury - one of the members of the NLE. Roelands was an old Mission that the new owners acquired and repurposed. Roelands aspire to be a self sufficient healing precinct where youth can come and interact with elders and be a place of cultural rejuvenation. They also have goals towards horticulture, produce, bushfood, accommodation, catering, tourism, cattle agistment and honey. #indigenousaustralia #indigenousbusiness #indigenous #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginal #bushfood #bush #native #noongar #noongarcountry #indigenousenterprise #mission #tourism #culturaltourism #horticulture #indigenoustourism
A great article in the #Countryman #news today about the NLE's appointment of our first ever Chief Executive Officer, who has Alan Beattie. Alan commenced with us on the 6 April and we are very excited to have him on board. You can find some more inf Empowering Aboriginal people through land-based enterprise development. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We are an incorporated Aboriginal led organisation bringing Aboriginal people together to foster success in land businesses. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The 'grower group' model facilitates info Today we were lucky to get a tour of @firsthandsolutions #native #Australian #nursery @indigigrow. These are some if their #beautiful #LemonMyrtle #shrubs in their #bushfood #garden at La Perouse Primary School next door. #Indigenousbusiness #indige #Bushfood profile: Old Man Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) is a fast growing #shrub #native to most parts of #Australia. #Traditionally, it was a #foodsource for #Aboriginal people. Its tiny seeds were collected and ground to make a #flour and then # The Noongar Land Enterprise Group is an incorporated 100% Indigenous Australian owned not-for-profit organisation. We strive to be a leader in Aboriginal land development and provide Noongar landholders with a direct link to markets, #investors, #fu The NLE's next batch of Ngooka #honey is due to be harvested in February 2020. We're setting up an e-store on the NLE website www.noongarlandenterprise.com.au where you will be able to purchase your own delicious jar. Keep your eyes out for a link to We love sharing pics of the scrumptious native Australian style canapés created by @fervorfood. These little morsels are quandong and sandalwood nut tarts with cream. Guests at the NLE's Yoordaninj-Bah Project Launch enjoyed them at lunch aft Local youth from the community helping out at Roelands Village by pouring our honey from the vat into the NLE Ngooka branded jars. Was great to have them come and lend a hand. Big thanks 😀 #indigenousaustralia #indigenousfood #indigenous #indigenou Mal and Junior straining freshly collected Ngooka (honey) in preparation for filling up the jars. #indigenousaustralia #indigenousfood #indigenous #indigenoustourism #indigenousbusiness #bushfoodsofaustralia #bushfood #bushfoods #honey #natural #nat A part of the Woolkabunning Kiaka (Roelands Village) property in Bunbury - one of the members of the NLE. Roelands was an old Mission that the new owners acquired and repurposed. Roelands aspire to be a self sufficient healing precinct where youth ca

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