Koorie Victoria Collection

This research guide from the State Library of Victoria contains an extensive range of resources about the life, culture, and traditions of the Aboriginal peoples of Victoria. Researchers are able to explore in a range of formats including books, pictures, maps, newspapers, and the like, and includes links to more subject-specific guides such as Victoria’s early history, 1803-1851.

Koorie Victoria and State Library of Victoria Collections

State Library Victoria, 2019.

Melbourne Dreaming: A Guide to Important Places of the Past and the Present

This guidebook explores the Indigenous past and present of Melbourne, identifying important historical and contemporary Aboriginal sites in the midst of the city today. Including maps and travelling instructions, this book enables the reader to understand the contribution of Indigenous peoples to Melbourne’s history and culture while exploring on foot or by bicycle.

Melbourne Dreaming

Meyer Eidelson, 2nd edition, Aboriginal Studies, 2014.

Bayside Coastal Indigenous Trail

The Bayside coastal indigenous trail consists of 15 signs and sculptures placed along the coastal walk from Beaumaris to Brighton. Each place tells the story of the relationship of the Boon Wurrung people to the landscape and gives insight into the cultural heritage of the area. This booklet provides the image and accompanying story for each item along with a map of the trail.

Bayside Coastal Indigenous Trail

Bayside City Council.


When searching for location-specific information, try local government councils and historical societies in addition to library catalog or database searches; those organisations can hold valuable resources which may not have a library catalogue entry.

Traditional Owner Organisations

The Boon Wurrung Foundation (BWF) is a Traditional Owner organisation representing the Boon Wurrung people. The organisation can provide educational talks for schools and Welcome to Country events. 

Boon Wurrung Foundation

Boon Wurrung Foundation, 2013.


The Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) is a Traditional Owner organisation which represents the Bunurong people. BLCAC is recognised by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council as the Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) for the lands the Bunurong traditionally occupied. BLCAC is able to organise educational visits and Welcome to Country events.

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation.