Jhdungah Country
Mooloolaba Spit Park
The Sunshine Coast Council acknowledges the Sunshine Coast Country, home of the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples, the Traditional Owners, whose lands and waters we all now share.
Respects are paid to Elders - past and present who have continued to protect, preserve, maintain, and manage the native lands, waters, and sea country since creation.
The Traditional Custodians of the country on which you stand identify as Murulla people on Jhdungah Country (pronounced Jud-in-gah). Jhdungah Country sits within Kabi Kabi Nation. Murulla language is Unda and they are saltwater people, shellfish eaters, canoe makers, and people of the fishing nets. Jhdungah Country is matriarchal lore country meaning women hold the lore and are the decision makers on Country.
Kabi Kabi First Nations families maintain their connection to Country through cultural expression, artistic endeavours, healing country, working in partnership with local business, local and state governments.
In recognising the significance of this land, the community is encouraged to embrace the ancient connection of walking and working together on Country. Together this will contribute to the healing process for a healthier community and wellbeing overall.
Mapping Country and Connection
The images below provide additional context to Jhdungah Country and the enduring connection of the Kabi Kabi Peoples to land, waters, and culture.
Kabi Kabi Nation Map
This map illustrates the broader extent of Kabi Kabi Country across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions. It reflects the cultural landscape that has been cared for by Kabi Kabi Peoples for thousands of years, including distinct places, pathways, and areas of significance.
Native Title Determination –Kabi Kabi First Peoples
The recognition of Native Title represents an important milestone in acknowledging the enduring rights and interests of the Kabi Kabi First Peoples. The determination formalises connection to Country under Australian law, recognising traditional ownership, cultural responsibilities, and ongoing custodianship.
Murulla Kabi Kabi First Peoples Boundary – Jhdungah Country
The mapped boundary highlights Jhdungah Country within the broader Kabi Kabi Nation. It defines the specific coastal and marine areas associated with Murulla people, whose cultural identity is deeply connected to saltwater environments, fishing practices, and knowledge systems tied to the sea.
Songlines of Mooloolah – Artwork
B’hidingum Dirungarh: Songlines of Mooloolah (detail), by Bridgette Chilli Davis (Kabi Kabi), 2018, acrylic on canvas.
This artwork represents the cultural narratives and Songlines that traverse Mooloolaba and surrounding Country. Songlines map stories, movements, and knowledge passed through generations, connecting people to place, ancestors, and living culture. The artwork expresses these relationships through pattern, colour, and form, highlighting the significance of Jhdungah Country within Kabi Kabi cultural knowledge systems.