Yukeembruk

History

Yibaay-maliyan Yukeembruk (Eaglehawk and Crow) are the two main totems and totemic class system of the Canberra (Ngambri) region. The members of the Walgalu (Ngambri/Ngurmal) and Ngarigu (Currawang/Moolinggoolah) nations belongs within the nation to one of two classes or sections, which were inherited through the mother.  The story behind these gifted names will be celebrated in the identity of the new residence.

Overview

The new student accommodation is named Yukeembruk (phonetic pronunciation 'yu-kum-bruuk') and the adjoining laneway, Maliyan Lane. These names were gifted following consultation with Ngambri/Ngurmal (Walgalu), Wallaballooa (Ngunnawal), Wiradyuri (Erambie) custodian, Paul Girrawah House, and Professor Aunty Anne Martin, Director of the ANU Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre. 

Yukeembruk consists of over 700 beds with rooms that have shared bathroom facilities or ensuite rooms and self-catered masterchef style kitchens. The four residential buildings are built around a large common amphitheatre, creating a village community with views of Sullivan's Creek, Black Mountain and the lake.

History

Yibaay-maliyan Yukeembruk (Eaglehawk and Crow) are the two main totems and totemic class system of the Canberra (Ngambri) region. The members of the Walgalu (Ngambri/Ngurmal) and Ngarigu (Currawang/Moolinggoolah) nations belongs within the nation to one of two classes or sections, which were inherited through the mother.  The story behind these gifted names will be celebrated in the identity of the new residence.

Features

2023 Indicative Costs

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on room type.

Weekly tariff amount Catering Other fees & charges Other costs

From $369.00 per week, for 44 weeks.

Self-catered

Registration fee: $300.00

Refundable deposit: $1,000.00

Residential community fee: $220.00

  • Utilities - included
  • Laundry fee - pay as you go
  • Internet - included

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Photos

Aerial image with Black MountainYukeembruk villageAerial image with four residential buildingsOutdoor exercise equipmentYukeembruk village hallStandard room with shared bathroom and window viewWindow viewStandard room with shared bathroomShared bathroom

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Contact

General enquiries

Name
Yukeembruk
Phone
+61 2 6125 5660