Naming Proposal: Dulumunmun Dreaming Place
Acknowledgement of Country
Sutherland Shire Council acknowledges the Dharawal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land within Sutherland Shire. We value and celebrate Dharawal culture and language, and acknowledge the Dharawal people’s continuing connection to the land, the sea and the community. We pay respect to the Elders and their families, past, present and emerging, and through them, to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Consultation period: 26 March – 28 April 2026.
In consultation with key stakeholders, Council is proposing to officially name the reserve off Liffey Place Woronora (Lots 13R &15R), as Dulumunmun Dreaming Place. The naming proposal is in honour of the late First Nations Elder Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison. Please click here to see a map of the area.
Uncle Max was deeply connected to Country and devoted his life to sharing First Nations’ culture, spirituality and wisdom. A respected cultural educator and community leader, he founded the much-loved annual Sunset Cultural Ceremony in Woronora and was a mentor to First Nations youth. He was widely known for his engaging storytelling at local schools where he shared knowledge of Creation Dreaming, bush lore and cultural practices.
Uncle Max also generously volunteered as a cultural guide, leading walks and talks along Woronora River and led whale watching and singing-up ceremonies across the Sutherland Shire.
His books, My People’s Dreaming and Gurawul the Whale, reflect his profound cultural knowledge and connection to Country. Uncle Max’s legacy continues through his writing and the lasting impact he made within the local community and beyond.
Have your say
We are seeking feedback from our community on the naming proposal by 28 April 2026:
- Online by taking the survey below
- Email feedback to samconsult@ssc.nsw.gov.au
- In writing to Assets Strategy & Delivery, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Next steps:
Following community feedback on the proposed naming of the reserve off Liffey Place to Dulumunmun Dreaming Place, Council will review and consider the next steps. The naming proposal will then go to Council for consideration for adoption. If adopted, the reserve will be officially named.
