I acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation who are the traditional owners of the land on which I live and work and the Yarra, Birrarung River in which I swim. Wilip-gin Birrarung murron. (Keep the Birrarung alive!)
Love Stories of the Birrarung is project aimed at inspiring Victorians to love our Yarra, Birrarung river. For what we love, we take care of.
Since August 2022, I’ve been on a journey to uncover the deeply human stories of both the well-known, and the little-known, champions for the river.
As a river swimmer, author, educator and creator of Love Stories of the Birrarung, I live on unceded Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country.
Along the 242km length of the river from the source to the sea, I’m meeting people at their special spot by the river to gather their story, hear how they’re caring for the river, and discover their dreams for the Birrarung’s future.
Journey with me as I gather these stories. Share them with your fellow river lovers and join the movement to inspire Victorians to protect, care for, and love our river.
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Author | River Swimmer | Activist
