Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation

03/04/2026

Join in the fun at Youth Fest!
📆Saturday 17th April
🕙3:30 – 6:30pm
📍SWIRL Smithton, 110 Nelson Street, Smithton

Free entry
Enjoy a round of laser tag, pickleball and basketball or enjoy the pool and inflatable and listen to the live music

Ages 12-25

Contact Kurtis for more information – (03) 6452 4858

31/03/2026

Looking for something to do these school holidays? We've got you covered!

31/03/2026

Need something to do over the school holidays?
Come join our Paint & Fizz event!
(12 years and over)

📅Monday 27th April
🕙2-4.30pm
📍Trawmanna - 73 Mella Road, Smithton

Enquiries contact Shannon 0407 794 643
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DLBAM

30/03/2026

✨ Marmanar Word of the Week: Marpawarik ✨

Marpawarik means My / Our Brother in Marmanar.
Pronounced: [mar-par-wah-rick]

This word was recorded by George Augustus Robinson and Charles Robinson, attributed to the West Coast Tribes. It was transcribed as “mar.pe.wur.ic”, “mar.pe.wer.ic” and “be.wer.ick” in their respective records.

As the final word in this series reinforcing the strength of the “mar” prefix, Marpawarik once again reflects the meaning of part of me or part of us. Through these familial terms — father, mother, sister, brother — we see how kinship is embedded within the very structure of the Language.

We hope this series has deepened understanding of the importance of careful linguistic and Cultural analysis in Language revitalisation and reawakening. These connections within Language strengthen identity and connect us as Community.

To revisit any of these words and continue your learning journey, head to our website:
https://www.chac.com.au/culture-language/marmanar

23/03/2026

✨ Marmanar Word of the Week: Marmanaundaidik ✨

Marmanaundaidik means My / Our Sister in Marmanar.
Pronounced: [mar-mu-nown-day-dik]

This word was recorded by George Augustus Robinson and Charles Robinson, attributed to the West Coast Tribes. It was originally transcribed as “mam.ma.noun.dig.ger” and “marm.er.noun.daith.ick” respectively.

As we have seen across our recent Words of the Week, family is intrinsically connected to identity, to Culture, and to self — just as Language is. The strength of the “mar” prefix once again reinforces the understanding of part of me or part of us.

Through words like Marmanaundaidik, we see how kinship is embedded within the structure of the Language itself — reflecting relationship, belonging and shared responsibility.

This week, we invite you to reflect on the sisters in your life — those connected by blood, by Community, or by shared journey.

23/03/2026

Backs against the wall (literally)! ⚠️ We've got a few spots left, so stop slouching and book your realignment before they're gone! 🤣 Ph 6415 4722

18/03/2026

Supporting Connection and Understanding

Coming soon… TRACA is stepping forward with a fresh new website. It’s designed to better share our story, strengthen connection, and shine a light on the work of our member organisations across Tasmanian Aboriginal communities.

www.traca.com.au

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18/03/2026

Today we acknowledge Closing the Gap Day, a reminder of the ongoing work needed to achieve health, social, and cultural equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We continue to advocate for our Community in Northwest Tasmania in all these spaces

18/03/2026

How deadly is this! 🖤💛❤️

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

17/03/2026

It was a pleasure collaborating with Giggles Early Learning
Contact our Health Centre for more information on these services
6415 4722

16/03/2026

✨ Marmanar Word of the Week: Marmdhenar ✨

Marmdhenar means My / Our Mother in Marmanar.
Pronounced: [marm-dthen-are]

The “dth” sound blends a soft de and the together — try saying de gently with your tongue between your teeth.

This word was recorded by George Augustus Robinson, Charles Robinson and Jorgen Jorgenson, appearing in their notes as “mam.din.ner”, “marm.ten.er” and “pamena” respectively. The consistency of sound across three separate recordings strengthens confidence in its interpretation.

Once again, the “mar” prefix carries its relational meaning — part of me or part of us. In this way, Marmdhenar is not simply a title. It reflects the deep Cultural strength of family, belonging and identity.

Through Language, we honour those who nurture, guide and shape us.

Who is your Marmdhenar?

11/03/2026

TRACA has consistently called for full participation of Tasmanian Aboriginal communities during the development of new Aboriginal Heritage legislation.

While TRACA members were disappointed with the initial consultation approach, we acknowledge the government’s recent efforts to engage more proactively with TRACA and its member organisations.

TRACA brings together several Tasmanian Aboriginal communities, reflecting many voices and different Aboriginal perspectives. That collective input is important in ensuring the legislation reflects the diversity of Aboriginal custodianship and cultural knowledge.

Our focus remains on achieving a strong and effective Aboriginal Heritage Act that properly protects Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

We will continue working constructively through the drafting process to support the best possible outcome for Tasmanian Aboriginal communities.

As drafting progresses, TRACA will continue to advocate strongly for reforms that strengthen the protection of Aboriginal heritage, including:

➡stronger penalties to protect Aboriginal heritage from malicious or negligent damage

➡alignment of the Act with the principles of self-determination outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

➡removal of the term “relic” from the definition of Aboriginal cultural heritage

➡updating the Act to better reflect contemporary Aboriginal custodianship and definitions

➡greater recognition that Aboriginal cultural values include both tangible and intangible heritage

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