Anaiwan Nation

The Anaiwan Nation is located in the New England ranges of NSW, with Armidale at the centre. the Nation is bordered by the Moonbi Ranges to the South, the township of Guyra to the North, the Dorrigo Ranges to the East and between Tingha and Inverell to the west.

The Echidna is recognised as a main totem of the Anaiwan people, who have looked after it and there lands for thousands of years. 

Awabakal Nation

The Awabakal people are recognised as the traditional custodians of the area known as Newcastle. Its Aboriginal naming is 'Muloobinba' (Place of edible Sea Fern).

Their territory spreads from Wollombi in the South, to the lower Hunter River near Newcastle and Lake Macquarie in the North.

The Awabakal people have recognised the Eagle as one of their main totems.

Barkindji Nation

Barkindji means 'Darling Folk'. The homelands of the Barkindji people extended from what is now Wenthworth in the Riverina, northward through the Murray Darling and into the Darling Riverine Plains beyond Wilcannia. Barkindji homelands were known to extend into Queensland via the Paroo due to the friendly relations they had with the Parundji people of the Darling Riverine Plains.

Biripi Nation

The Biripi Nation is situated in the Mid North Coast area, and covers from Camdem Haven in the North, to Tuncurry in the South, and westward to Gloucester and Nowendoc. The Nation's centre would cover the Greater Taree area. Biripi people travelled around their country according to the seasons and the availability of their food sources.

With a significant amount of coastal land, the Biripi people recognise the Shark as their totem. 

Bundjalung Nation

The Bundjalung Nation encompasses the Upper Clarence region, extending from the Eastern Richmond Range and the Clarence River in the South-East, the Logan River in the North and the foothills of the Great Dividing Range in the West.

Within the Boundaries of the Bundjalung Nation lived approximately 13 major dialect groups, each with its own defined territory, language and laws of living.

the Bundjalung people recognise the Goanna as their totem.

Darug Nation

The Darug People originally occupied the area west of Sydney, with significant communities around the Hawkesbury River as it travelled west from the coast. One of the first settlements outside of Sydney Town was established in Parramatta. Today descendants of the Darug people still live in the Western Sydney regions and comprise the largest population of Aboriginal people in Sydney.

The Darug People recginise the Ring Tail Possum as one of their main totems.

Dharawal NATION

The Dharawal Nation covers the Wollongong region at its centre, but extends north to La Perouse, and Ulladulla in the South. It covers Camden in the West and extends along the Georges River.

The Dharawal people were organised by Family groups as opposed to tribes and they lived harmoniously with the land.

the Dharawal people have recognised the Humpback Whale as one of their main totems, known as Wadi Wadi in their language.

Dunghutti Nation

Eora Nation

The Eora Nation spreads from the georges River and Botany Bay in the South to Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), North to Pittwater at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River and west along the river to Parramatta.

Eora (pronounced 'Yura'), meaning simply 'the people', a word derived from Ee (yes) and ora (here, or this place), revealing their deep connection to the land.

The Eora People have recognised the Emu as one of their main totems.

Gamilaraay Nation

Gumbaynggir Nation

The Gumbaynggir Nation stretches from the Nambucca River in the South, to the Clarence River in the North, and Great Dividing Range in the West. Coffs Harbour is the central point of the nation.

the Gumbaynggir people have occupied this land for thousands of years, forming one of the largest coastal Aboriginal Nations in NSW. They are renowned as the 'Sharing People' because their land was so rich that food and other resources were commonly shared with other nations.

The Gumbaynggir People recognise the Bottle Nosed Dolphin as their totem.

Kamilaroi Nation (North) 

The Kamilaroi Nation is the second largest nation in NSW, and is sperated North and South for the Nations of Orgin.

Kamilaroi (North) covers the territory of Moree, Bogabilla and Mungindi. the NAtions also spreads into what is now known as Sth Eastern QLD.

Kamilaroi (North) People recognise the Brolga as one of their main totems.

Kamilaroi Nation (South)

The Kamilaroi (South) people recognise the Goanna as one of their main totems.

Kamilaroi (South) covers the territory of Gunnedah and Tamworth, forming the southern area of the great Kamilaroi Nation.

The name Kamilaroi comes from the word Kamil or Kumil, meaning Main Soul.

Ngemba Nation

Wiradjuri Nation (East)

The Wiradjuri Nation is the largest Aboriginal Nation in NSW covering South of Gunnedah to the Victorian Border and the Great Dividing Range to Hay and Nyngan in the west (Approx).

Wiradjuri (East) Nation covers the territories of Orange, Bathurst and Cowra.

The Wiradjuri (East) people have recognised the Platypus as one of their main totems.

Wiradjuri Nation (North)

Wiradjuri (North) Nation covers the territories of Dubbo, Wellinton and Nyngan, and will play host for the inaugrual Nations of Origin Tournament in Dubbo.

the Wiradjuri (North) people have recognised the Goanna as one of their main totems.

Wiradjuri Nation (South)

The Wiradjuri (South) Nation is centred on the city of Wagga Wagga, but incorporates the territories of Albury, Young, and Griffith.

The Wiradjuri (South) People are Represneted by the Brolga bird in celebration of all areas coming together. The team are called Mawang Gaway, meaning 'All Together, Come Here'.

Wiradjuri Nation (West)

The Wiradjuri (West) Nation covers the territories of Condobolin, Parkes, and Forbes.

The people of this area have recognised the Kangaroo as one of their main totems.