Ngali Nga Balun, Ngali Nga Jugun

Our River, Our Country

Baryulgil Public School .

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INDIGENOUS LITERACY FOUNDATION
30 September 2025

Picture storybooks; Witches & ghosts (Children's&YA); Kids Australian

There is a place down by the river, that holds memories in the earth, that little feet walk on, where the trees bend down to listen to stories told time and time again of a witch.

Some say she brings all the mischief in the world, some say she is a friendly old woman, they all know her as the Dirrangun.

This is place is Baryulgil and you are welcome to listen to its story.

By: Baryulgil Public School .
Imprint: INDIGENOUS LITERACY FOUNDATION
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 8mm, Width: 220mm, Spine: 166mm
ISBN: 9781923179363
ISBN 10: 1923179365
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 years
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Baryulgil Public School is a small rural school located on the Clarence River in North-Eastern New South Wales. The school services the Communities of Baryulgil, Malabugilmah, and Yulgilbar, all situated on the lands of the Bundjalung (Wehlabul) People. Ngali Nga Balun, Ngali Nga Jugun was created by the following students: Dusty, Elhi, Jaali, Jamie, Jewel, Kosszac, Monakiita, and Rebel, with the support of the BPS team. Lynette Donnelly is a proud Wehlabul Elder and Aboriginal Education Officer at Baryulgil Public School. Deeply connected to her Community and Country, she is dedicated to fostering cultural teachings and storytelling among students. Ngali Nga Balun, Ngali Nga Jugun is a retelling of a traditional story passed down through her family, celebrating the strength of Wehlabul culture.