Wuwawul
Meaning Bed in Yuggera Language
In the 2021 census, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 3.8% of Australia’s total population, yet they accounted for 20% of the national homeless population.
That’s 1 in 5 of our homeless population that were native Australians. These Australians do not have a safe place to live and be protected on their country. Wuwawul and the future mob specific concepts are designed to protect these Australians by surrounding them in country inspired design.
Who this was designed for:
This design called Wuwawul was designed for Yuggera People. Yuggera country’s borders are north to the Pine River, south to the Logan River, the base of Toowoomba including Gatton and Esk area and Boonah/Beaudesert
For Yuggera People, the design has been inspired by their totems the sand goanna, water hen and their deep connection to the Maiwar (the Brisbane River- this graphic above). This has guided the furniture design, material and artistic selection and the layout of the home
Wuwawul is a 40-foot shipping container home that provides safety and security to Indigenous Australians who are struggling with their living conditions. This home focuses on functionality as well as connection to country.
