About Us
Heart of Country
In early 2008, a group of Tasmanian Aboriginal people came together to discuss how Community could be inclusive and have a voice especially in the area of Cultural Heritage and Knowledge. From this meeting, Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana (Heart of Country) Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC) was born. It currently operates as a not-for-profit organisation with operations centered on Tebrakunna Country (Cape Portland) in Trouwunna (Tasmania).
Our major annual community event is Mannalargenna Day, celebrating the life of ancestral grandfather Mannalargenna, the revered Bungana (leader) of the clans of the Coastal Plains Nation.
In November 2024, MTWAC was named the winner of the Indigenous Governance Awards – Category 2 – in recognition of it being an outstanding example of Indigenous-led small to medium incorporated organisations. MTWAC was the first Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation to ever receive the award.
Who We Are
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There are many ways to walk with MTWAC, whether you’re looking to connect as a member, contribute your skills, or support and benefit from the work we do.
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Membership is available to Tasmanian Aboriginal people with a direct link to Nort
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