Yawa opens today...

Still love the name of the newly opened (9th July 2021) Aquatic Centre at Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula...
'Yawa' = the Bunurong/Boon Wurrung word for 'to swim'.
Yawa offers 50-metre swimming pool, Learn to Swim pool, water play area, warm water pool, steam room, spa+sauna. https://t.co/0ZRxnIn5Hh

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) July 9, 2021

Yawa...

At last! For a new aquatic centre! A beautiful aboriginal name streaks ahead of others. The name means 'to swim' + celebrates local indigenous language and culture.

Yawa tops public pool poll https://t.co/9agPqE1kWf

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) July 27, 2020

Bring on more Aboriginal names to the Mornington Peninsula. 'Wominjeka' - on the sign at the entrance to Hillview Community Reserve in Dromana - means 'welcome'. pic.twitter.com/SG8C57tVpq

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) July 27, 2020