I would like to acknowledge the Gulidjan and Gadubanud people, the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered and pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Gulidjan is an extinct Aboriginal Australian language of the Gulidjan people of the state of Victoria, Australia. There is very limited data available on the language, but linguists have suggested that it is a mixed language, containing elements of neighbouring languages. The language is first attested in 1839. Though much of the detail and vocabulary has been lost, there is sufficient to confirm that it constituted a separate language. About 100 words have survived. No speakers have been recorded since 1975, so it is considered an extinct language 

perspective:  Indigenous Australians veiw the mornington peninsula as their ancestral home, rich in cultural heritage and spiritual sighnificance. They have a deep connection to the land, which is reflected in their dreamtime stories, traditional practices, and ongoing custodianship. 

Interactions: the Boonwurrung and Bunurong peoples utilized the diverse coastal and woodland environment of the Mornington peninsula. The food they found such as mutton bird, oysters, eels, were not only for food but for shelter and cultural practices. They engage in trade, ceremonies, and seasonal gatherings with neighboring  indigenous groups.

Impacts: it was  in the best interest of the boonwurrung and bunurong peoples care for the island in  a way that was sustainable for the people. Ensuring