Karlup Bidi , Pathways Home
Abstract
Abstract This paper uses karlup bidi (pathway home) as a metaphor to show and explain the cultural landscape of a significant central Perth locality: Kaart Gennunginyup Bo , or Karrgatup , or Kaarta Koomba , also known as King’s Park. Drawing on oral histories, cultural narratives and contemporary reflections, the study uses Noongar understandings of Country, family, time and relationship to challenge and decolonise Western paradigms of land use and identity. The intent is to narrate Noongar Boodja (Country) as it was, remains and always will be – as Noongar heartland. Central to this paper is the trilogy of boodja, moort, kaartdijin (Country, family, knowledge), a framework for relating with Noongar boodja in caring, animate, thriving and responsive ways.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Indigenous Health
Education
and Rights
Australian Indigenous Culture and History
Australian History and Society
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Australian Journal of Environmental Education
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (CUP)
- Volume
- 42
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 16–37
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN