Acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the Land in Noongar, Western Australia.
Mount Hawthorn Day Hospital acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and care for our community. For tens of thousands of years, the Whadjuk people have maintained a deep spiritual and cultural connection to this land, its waterways, and its seasons. We recognise their enduring presence and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The land surrounding Mount Hawthorn, including the wetlands of Galup (Lake Monger), has long been a place of significance for the Whadjuk Noongar people—a site for gathering, storytelling, and sustaining life. Their knowledge of the land, its seasons, and its resources has been passed down through generations, shaping a culture that remains strong today.
Noongar Country extends across the southwest of Western Australia, encompassing 14 distinct language groups, each with its own cultural and ecological identity. The Whadjuk Noongar people have always been skilled custodians of this land, living in harmony with the ocean, rivers, forests, and semi-arid regions, historically trading along ancient pathways that connected families and communities across great distances.
We also acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who call the Perth region home today, and recognise their cultural identities, histories, and ongoing contributions to our society.
At Mount Hawthorn Day Hospital, we are committed to listening, learning, and working together in the spirit of reconciliation and respect. We honour the First Nations people of this land and recognise that the land on which we live, meet, and care for our patients always was, and always will be, Noongar land.
Disclaimer: We are committed to consulting with local Aboriginal communities to ensure the ongoing accuracy and respectfulness of this information. For any updates or feedback, please contact our General Manager.
