Parray Yayirri
Parray Yayirri brings together the Library's Indigenous Collection, student study spaces and the Wollotuka student consultation space. The space is located within Reading Room 3 of Auchmuty Library.
Parray Yayirri is an Awabakal phrase, provided by Dr Ray Kelly of The Wollotuka Institute, meaning "right across the land". Learn how to pronouce 'Parray Yayirri'.
Indigenous collection
The Indigenous Collection is a specialist collection of print resources supporting the sharing of knowledge on topics such as Indigenous people, education, society and culture.
Wollotuka Room - L314B
The Wollotuka Room is a space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to consult with staff who can support their learning, and to access:
- Drop-in Librarian Support
- Computer stations
- BYOD stations
- One Print printer
- Coffee & tea making facilities
- Stationery
Collaborative Art Project
The Parray Yayirri mural is a collaborative artwork completed in 2021. Students and staff came together in a series of workshops that provided a supportive learning opportunity for staff and students to engage in cultural sharing and learning of Indigenous knowledges around the protection and care of Country. Guided by University Gallery staff and student interns, the workshops followed the format first initiated by Aunty Bronwyn Chambers at the Ourimbah Campus.
The artwork symbolises the relationships our staff and students have with Country, especially the Callaghan campus and incorporates themes of bush tucker and native flora and fauna. Participants created elements of the design, which was then transformed into one artwork by Nicole Chaffey and Anna Rolfe.
Parray-Yayirri study space
Parray Yayirri study space
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.