Containing interviews with individuals and communities, personal stories, and in-depth historical research, this book tells the story of the impact of European settlement upon the Aboriginal peoples of Victoria. Information about the Bunurong people and the consequences of settlement around Melbourne features throughout the work.

Aboriginal Victorians: A History Since 1800

Richard Broome, Allen & Unwin, 2005.

When evaluating whether or not a resource will contain accurate and reliable information, investigate the background of the author and publisher. Is the author an expert in the field? Does he or she have professional or academic qualifications? Is the work produced by a reputable publisher? This information will give the researcher confidence in the reliability and authority of the resource.

This book details the way of life of the Eastern Kulin people, describing their daily routines, seasonal movement, and relationships with other clans. The impact of European settlement and the subsequent Aboriginal Protectorate are also discussed, as well as a chapter on the archaeology of Eastern Kulin sites.

First People: The Eastern Kulin of Melbourne, Port Phillip, & Central Victoria

Gary Presland, Museum Victoria Publishing, 2010.

A history of the Boon Wurrung people with information about their lives and environment, and the impact of colonisation with the arrival of the Europeans, including information about the settlement at Sullivan Bay.

Boon Wurrung: People of the Port Phillip District

Richard Cotter, Lavender Hill Multimedia, 2001.

In the absence of detailed information about an author or publisher, determining which other authoritative organisations link to the resource in question can help to determine its authority. Is the work cited in any other research or resource guides? Is it listed as a resource by reputable institutions such as state or museum libraries? These connections can help the researcher to determine if the source is reliable.

Written by an Elder of the Boonwurrung people, this book contains information about their country, interaction with the natural world, cultural practices, and the settlement of Europeans onto country. The language of the Boonwurrung is woven throughout the book, with glossaries provided for each section.

Journey Cycles of the Boonwurrung

Carolyn Briggs, 2nd edition, Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, 2014.

An annual journal which contains historical studies of Aboriginal and Indigenous peoples’ interactions with non-Indigenous groups, with articles including oral histories, biographies, manuscripts, research, and more. The journal is fully open-access and peer reviewed.

Aboriginal History

Australian National University Press and Aboriginal History Inc.

When searching in a journal or database, use different keywords to describe the concept and find the most relevant information. In addition to aboriginal, try searching for indigenous, first nations, or native. Other keywords for Bunurong could include Boon Wurrung, Boonwurrung, Kulin, and Koorie. In addition to Victoria, terms such as Bayside, Port Phillip Bay, or south-east Victoria could be used.

With articles and research on contemporary and historical issues pertinent to Indigenous studies, this database searches nearly 250 journals. Topics include history, culture, education, Indigenous experience, health, and more. Includes leading journals such as Australian Aboriginal Studies and the Journal of Australian Indigenous Issues.

Informit Indigenous Collection

Informit Search, 2021.