Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation

09/02/2026

Today we honour the Pennemuker people and remember the lives lost in the Cape Grim Massacre of 10 February 1828

09/02/2026

Next HAPEE Hearing clinic is Tuesday, February 17
Call or drop into CHAC's Health Centre for an appointment
📍165 Nelson Street, Smithton
📞6415 4722

09/02/2026

✨ Marmanar Word of the Week: Manginnar ✨

Manginnar means "thank you" in Marmanar.
Pronounced: [mu-ngin-nar]

This word was recorded by George Augustus Robinson in Port Davey and documented as “mang.in.ner”. Linguistic analysis suggests that Manginnar is an amalgamation of Mangar (I / Me / We / Us) and Ningar (You / Them).
Taken together, the meaning can be understood as from me to you — or more culturally accurate, from us to you. This reflects a powerful expression of the cultural importance of sharing, reciprocity, acknowledgement and shared responsibility.

Manginnar is more than a polite exchange. It embodies the Cultural importance of giving, receiving and recognising one another — reinforcing the relational foundations carried through Language, Culture and Community.

This week, we invite you to speak this word with intention, and honour the connection it carries.

02/02/2026

Come and Play is back next week on Mondays and Wednesdays

02/02/2026

✨ Marmanar Word of the Week: Ningar ✨

Ningar means you / them in Marmanar.
Pronounced: [ni-ngar]

Like Mangar, this word was recorded by George Augustus Robinson and his son Charles Robinson, who accompanied his father on expeditions to the Port Davey and Macquarie Harbour regions. Charles attributed the word to the West Coast Tribes, while George recorded it in reference to Robbins Island. Charles documented the spelling as “ning.er”, with George recording it as “ning”.

Linguistically, like how the prefix “mar” carries the meaning of me/us, the prefix “ni” refers to you/them. Together, these elements reinforce a relational understanding of Language — one that recognises self and other as interconnected rather than separate.

Through words like Ningar, Language continues to reflect a Cultural connection ground in relationship and responsibility.

29/01/2026

Marmanar 🖤💛❤️

In Tasmania's far North-West, a community language program has reawakened the traditional tongue of the area's Aboriginal people.The Marmanar Language Reawakening Project, an initiative of the Circula...

27/01/2026

📢 WE ARE HIRING
Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC) is seeking a passionate and committed Youth Mental Health and Family Violence Program Coordinator to join our team in a full-time capacity.

This important role works alongside Aboriginal young people (12–25 years) and families across the region to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing, reduce barriers to support, and deliver culturally grounded programs that are responsive to Community needs.

✨ Why work with CHAC?
• Be part of a dynamic, family-friendly not-for-profit organisation
• Access salary packaging benefits
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and career growth
• Make a meaningful difference through Culture-led, Community-based work

📍 Based in Smithton, this role supports healing, prevention, case management, education, and “On Country” experiences, guided by CHAC’s values of Culture, Care, Community, Capacity, and Capability.

🗓 Applications close: Thursday 5 February 2026
📧 Submit your cover letter and resume to: employment@chac.com.au
🔎 Full position description: https://www.chac.com.au/get-involved/employment

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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26/01/2026

✨ Marmanar Word of the Week: Mangar ✨

Mangar means I / Me / We / Us in Marmanar.
Pronounced: [mu-ngar]

This word was recorded by George Augustus Robinson and his son Charles Robinson, who accompanied his father on expeditions to the Port Davey and Macquarie Harbour regions. The word is attributed to the West Coast Tribes and Port Davey, with Charles recording it as “mung.er” and George as “mung”.

Linguistically, Mangar aligns with the “ma(r)” prefix, reinforcing the meaning of part of me or part of us. Even in its simplest form, this word carries a collective understanding of identity — not the individual standing alone, but the self understood within relationship.

Through words like Mangar, Language reminds us that identity is shared, connected and deeply relational.

24/01/2026

22/01/2026

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