Media Type: Prominent People

December 15, 2025

Michael Stewart

Michael “Mike” Stewart, a proud Yuin man, served his country in Vietnam, where he was drafted and served as a signalman. While…

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Bunja Smith

Uncle Bunja Smith is a respected Elder of the Yuin Nation. He plays an active and leadership role across legal, environmental, health,…

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Iris White

Iris White was born in Bega in 1954. She is a highly respected Elder, community leader, and cultural custodian of the Yuin…

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Patricia Ellis OAM

Patricia “Trisha” Ellis OAM is a respected Brinja-Yuin Elder and knowledge holder from Moruya. For more than four decades, she has dedicated…

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Richard Piety Jnr

Richard “Dick” Piety Jr (1844–1918) was born on 1 November 1844 at Mullenderee near Moruya. His father, Richard Piety Sr, was born…

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Gary Campbell

Gary Campbell is a Djiringandj / Yuin man, residing at Wallaga Lake. As a long-standing community advocate and cultural educator, Gary has…

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Ruth Walker

Ruth Walker, known affectionately to family and community as Aunty Ruth grew up on the Wallaga Lake Mission, the youngest of 17…

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Vivienne Mason

Vivienne “Viv” Mason is a respected Walbunja Elder of the Yuin nation, celebrated for her leadership in dance, storytelling, and community advocacy….

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Noel Butler

Noel Butler is a respected Budawang Elder of the Yuin Nation on the South Coast of New South Wales. For more than…

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James Kunkas Little

James Kunkus Little (1911–1972) was a Yuin entertainer, musician, and community figure. Born on 4 August 1911 at Wallaga Lake Aboriginal Station…

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Welcome to the Yuin Digital Keeping Place. This website is intended to record and share information on events and people that have impacted on Yuin history, language and lifestyle. Over the coming years, we will include an even wider and richer collection of stories from Yuin Families.