Yued Aboriginal Corporation

The Yued region refers to the Noongar language or dialectal group north of Perth. Towards the south of Yued is Whadjuk, to the east is Ballardong.

The Yued region includes the towns of Leeman, Jurien Bay, Cervantes, Two Rocks, Toodyay, Gingin, Calingiri, Dalwallinu, Coorow and Moora. The approximate size of the Yued region is 29,253.825 Sq Km.

There are a number of significant sites in the Yued region. These include caves, some of which are the homes of mythological beings, ceremonial sites, rock art, paintings and artefacts. This region is well known for the Moore River Native Settlement which was opened in the 1920s under the auspices of the Chief Protector of Aborigines, AO Neville. Other sites of significance in the region include the Moora Reserve, Mogumber Mission and Walebing Reserve.

Board of directors

  • Gail Beck

  • Benny Woodley Snr

  • Duncan Monro

  • Soo Fong (Susan) Chew

  • Margaret Drayton

Cultural Advice Committee

The female members of the cultural advice committee are: Stephanie Mippy and Sandra Ryder (term end 2025); and Patricia Ryder (term end 2024).

The male members of the cultural advice committee are: Revis Ryder and Patrick Moody (term end 2025); and Darryl Dawson (term end 2024).

Map highlighting the Yued region, north of Whadjuk and west of Ballardong.