Eurobodalla
Stretching from South Durras in the north to Tilba Tilba in the south, the beautiful Eurobodalla region boasts spectacular coastline and pristine hinterland. The region, which includes towns like Batemans Bay, Narooma, Moruya and Tilba, is home to a vast array of nature and wildlife, including the Clyde River National Park, the Deua National Park and the Gulaga National Park. It is a vibrant community with strong rural and coastal heritage and Indigenous culture.
The Eurobodalla community was left deeply scarred by the 2019/20 bushfires, they experienced fear and despair during the fire period and in its wake.
Nearly 80 per cent of the Council area was burned and more than 2,000 buildings, including 500 homes, were destroyed. The highway was cut, and utilities like power and communications were lost, meaning the community became isolated for long periods under dangerous and terrifying circumstances.
Since the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires, the community has experienced further natural hazards, with floods in February, July, August, October and December 2020, as well as March and May 2021. These events caused extensive damage to the environment and infrastructure, in an area already trying to recover from bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The strength of the people in Eurobodalla and their ability to unite around the recovery efforts has been moving for those living in the area.
Meet the Eurobodalla Fire to Flourish Team
The Eurobodalla team live on, work in and love beautiful Yuin Country, on the South Coast of NSW, and pay their respects to Walbunga, Brinja-Yuin and Djiringanj custodians of this land. They come to the Fire to Flourish program from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a variety of skills.
What’s Happening in Eurobodalla?
Eurobodalla Indigenous artwork
Bronwen Smith is the proud Walbunja owner and talented artist behind Gwiyaala Arts. From a young age, Bronwen had a passion for art and expressed herself through drawing. The name of Bronwen’s business, Gwiyaala meaning stingray, was influenced by the coastal inspiration for her paintings. Her art is not only an expression of the coastal landscape she loves, but is also used to share stories and connection. Bronwen’s saying is “let me paint your story”.
“This piece represents the South coast mountains and waters. The patterns in the mountains represent different plants, foods and dance. We celebrate coming together in culture.”
Explore the community-led resilience projects that have been approved to receive funding in Eurobodalla here.
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