Noongar Institute of Western Australia Aboriginal Corporation

The Noongar Institute of Western Australia is an inclusive community advancement facility advancing innovation and leadership of the Noongar First Nation. The Spirituality of the Dreaming interconnects community mandate, the role of the Elders and diverse partnerships to preserve protect and interpret our Australian First Nations Spirituality, history, language, culture and heritage in contemporar

y society. The Noongar Institute of Western Australia is established to be a leading community centre of excellence in the City of Swan for participants from Noongar and other cultural traditions that are accepted from a local and national base. A pastoral and physical environment, services, programs and networks synergise to create a place of belonging, identity, reconciliation and lifelong learning. Strengthened and guided by Noongar beliefs and values it is dedicated to inspire each member to achieve their personal potential, leading the way to enrich our Australian and global community. Our Values
Ngalang Bidi

• Commitment to learning for life
• Nurturing ancient Spirituality and
wisdom
• Promoting Noongar Knowledge
• Living with respect for Country
• Appreciation for the diversity of
Nations
• Fostering an understanding of the
Spirit within life and community
• Integrating Spirituality, culture and life
• Contributing to the Australian identity
• Providing equality of opportunity

Our Pillars
Boorna-waangkiny

• Awareness of the active presence of
the Spirituality of the Dreaming
• Responding to Noongar culture
• Called to life in community
• Responding to the presence of the
Spirit for the benefit of society