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Woorabinda

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Woorabinda is a town in central Queensland, 170 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton.

There are approximately 52 clans represented in Woorabinda, with a vast number of language groups from across Queensland.

For more information, see Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council

Woorabinda is a town in central Queensland, 170 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton.

There are approximately 52 clans represented in Woorabinda, with a vast number of language groups from across Queensland.

For more information, see Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council

Traditional owners

Wadja Wadja/Yungulu people.

Between 1926 and 1970, more than 1,200 people were forcibly relocated to Woorabinda.

Languages

English

Population

1019

91.5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)

Stories from Woorabinda

Aboriginal woman with a group of 12 year 5 and 6 Aboriginal girls. They are wearing colourful dresses, and a standing on a balcony with a beach behind them.

Strengthening Our Girls In Woorabinda

23 July 2018

Year 5 and 6 girls in Woorabinda are building aspiration, setting goals, learning life skills and getting ready for the future as part of the Strengthening Our Girls Program.