The Cultural Values and Research Unit (CVRU) provides services pertaining to Bunurong cultural values, language, community engagement, cultural landscapes, and interpretation. The CVRU comprises two portfolios, each of which are responsible for providing different key services. These two portfolios are:
Cultural Values
Language and Naming
Key deliverables from multiple portfolios can be packaged together into a project at the Sponsor’s request (for example, should the Sponsor wish to engage a Cultural Values Project and Bunurong naming requests. Please contact the Cultural Values and Research Unit at [email protected] to discuss a combined project.
For more information about the specific key deliverables for the Cultural Values and Research Unit, see the CVRU Combined Key Deliverables document.
Please see the CVRU Combined Schedule of Fees document for indicative fees associated with Cultural Values projects.
Cultural Values
Language and Naming
Key deliverables from multiple portfolios can be packaged together into a project at the Sponsor’s request (for example, should the Sponsor wish to engage a Cultural Values Project and Bunurong naming requests. Please contact the Cultural Values and Research Unit at [email protected] to discuss a combined project.
For more information about the specific key deliverables for the Cultural Values and Research Unit, see the CVRU Combined Key Deliverables document.
Please see the CVRU Combined Schedule of Fees document for indicative fees associated with Cultural Values projects.
What does the Cultural values portfolio do?
The Cultural Values Portfolio provides services pertaining to Bunurong cultural values, including, but not limited to, interpretation, statements of significance, document reviews, and research projects. These services are provided chiefly through three types of Cultural Values Project (CVP): small CVPs, medium CVPs, and large CVPs.
Small Cultural Values projects
Small CVPs are projects that require up to 1 month of work. Please note that this is not an indication of project turnaround. Exact project timeframes will be discussed directly with the Sponsor.
Small-scale CVPs include, but are not limited to:
• Cultural Values Workshops
• Interpretation (for signage, posters, websites, and more);
• Artist Briefs (for both Bunurong and non-Bunurong artists and designers);
• Short-form Letters, Cultural Values statements, Cultural Themes identification;
• Statement of Significance; and
• Document reviews.
Small-scale CVPs include, but are not limited to:
• Cultural Values Workshops
• Interpretation (for signage, posters, websites, and more);
• Artist Briefs (for both Bunurong and non-Bunurong artists and designers);
• Short-form Letters, Cultural Values statements, Cultural Themes identification;
• Statement of Significance; and
• Document reviews.
medium cultural values projects
Medium CVPs are projects that require up to 3 months of work. Please note that this is not an indication of project turnaround. Exact project timeframes will be discussed directly with the Sponsor.
A medium-scale CVP is a formal research report that is developed by the CVR Unit. This report will include the establishment and researching of three Cultural Values Themes related to ONE place or confined location (such as the suburb of Seaford, a building site, a small park, etc.) that has previously been subject to cultural values research by BLCAC.
A medium-scale CVP is a formal research report that is developed by the CVR Unit. This report will include the establishment and researching of three Cultural Values Themes related to ONE place or confined location (such as the suburb of Seaford, a building site, a small park, etc.) that has previously been subject to cultural values research by BLCAC.
large cultural values projects
Large CVPs are projects that require up to 6+ months of work. Please note that this is not an indication of project turnaround. Exact project timeframes will be discussed directly with the Sponsor.
A large-scale CVP is a formal research report that is developed by the CVR Unit. This report will include the establishment and researching of three Cultural Values Themes.
A CVP is determined to be large-scale if the study:
• Involves the investigation of more than one place;
• Focuses on ONE limited albeit NEW area that has not previously been investigated by the CVR Unit;
• Relates to an expansive area (e.g., such as a coastline or trail);
• Includes an Interpretation component and/or an Artist Brief; and/or
• Revolves around sponsor-selected themes.
A large-scale CVP is a formal research report that is developed by the CVR Unit. This report will include the establishment and researching of three Cultural Values Themes.
A CVP is determined to be large-scale if the study:
• Involves the investigation of more than one place;
• Focuses on ONE limited albeit NEW area that has not previously been investigated by the CVR Unit;
• Relates to an expansive area (e.g., such as a coastline or trail);
• Includes an Interpretation component and/or an Artist Brief; and/or
• Revolves around sponsor-selected themes.
How much does a Cultural values Project Cost?
Please see the CVRU Combined Schedule of Fees document for indicative fees associated with Cultural Values projects.
How do i book a cultural values project?
To commence a Cultural Values project, you will need to book a Project Inception Kiyiyt (Meeting). You can request a meeting by emailing [email protected]
To request a document review, please fill out the following form online: https://form.jotform.com/251237176315050
The inception meeting is an opportunity to meet with our team to discuss the details of your project. There is a standard fee of $1,500.00 (excluding GST) for all project inception meetings.
To request a document review, please fill out the following form online: https://form.jotform.com/251237176315050
The inception meeting is an opportunity to meet with our team to discuss the details of your project. There is a standard fee of $1,500.00 (excluding GST) for all project inception meetings.
What does the language and naming portfolio do?
The Language and Naming Portfolio, run by the Ngawak Ngul Language Working Group as part of the Cultural Values and Research Unit, provides names in Boonwurrung language to be used for a specified Sponsor project. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Naming of parks, schools, streets, or other public-facing locations in accordance with Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) guidelines;
• Names of organisation-internal projects, spaces, rooms, buildings, etc;
• Providing language to be used in design, e.g. language that is included on walls or signage, in books or other publications, etc.
All language projects provide the following key deliverables:
• A letter of approval for the provided words in Boonwurrung language;
• Standardised spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of provided words in Boonwurrung language;
• English-based written pronunciation guide to the provided words in Boonwurrung language;
• A recording of the words pronounced in Boonwurrung language for internal educational use;
• An additional recording of a Bunurong Elder pronouncing the word can be provided for use in public-facing contexts upon request.
Provision of Boonwurrung language is only provided with explicit community consultation and engagement. Selection of names may revolve around Sponsor-selected themes, but direct translations of requested words are only provided if approved by representatives of the Bunurong community as culturally appropriate.
All work done by the Language and Naming portfolio supports ongoing efforts to revitalise Boonwurrung language, including the ongoing production of a Boonwurrung dictionary and educational resources.
• Naming of parks, schools, streets, or other public-facing locations in accordance with Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) guidelines;
• Names of organisation-internal projects, spaces, rooms, buildings, etc;
• Providing language to be used in design, e.g. language that is included on walls or signage, in books or other publications, etc.
All language projects provide the following key deliverables:
• A letter of approval for the provided words in Boonwurrung language;
• Standardised spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of provided words in Boonwurrung language;
• English-based written pronunciation guide to the provided words in Boonwurrung language;
• A recording of the words pronounced in Boonwurrung language for internal educational use;
• An additional recording of a Bunurong Elder pronouncing the word can be provided for use in public-facing contexts upon request.
Provision of Boonwurrung language is only provided with explicit community consultation and engagement. Selection of names may revolve around Sponsor-selected themes, but direct translations of requested words are only provided if approved by representatives of the Bunurong community as culturally appropriate.
All work done by the Language and Naming portfolio supports ongoing efforts to revitalise Boonwurrung language, including the ongoing production of a Boonwurrung dictionary and educational resources.
how much does a language and naming project cost?
Please see the CVRU Combined Schedule of Fees document for indicative fees associated with Language and Naming Projects.
how do I book a Language and Naming project?
To commence a Language and Naming project, you will need to book a Project Inception Kiyiyt (Meeting). You can request a meeting by completing the following form online: https://form.jotform.com/251031233038038
When selecting the booking type, please select ‘CVRU – Language Inception Meeting’.
The inception meeting is an opportunity to meet with our team to discuss the details of your project. There is a standard fee of $1,500.00 (excluding GST) for all project inception meetings.
When selecting the booking type, please select ‘CVRU – Language Inception Meeting’.
The inception meeting is an opportunity to meet with our team to discuss the details of your project. There is a standard fee of $1,500.00 (excluding GST) for all project inception meetings.
If you have a request for a project that does not fit into one of the categories above, or a more general Cultural Values enquiry, please send an email to [email protected].