Click on the room name below to learn more about its name and pronunciation.
On this page:
- Dordaak Kepup
- Bilya
- Bibbool Yanginy Kadadjiny
- Booyi
- Kep Wari
- Kaditj Nyininy
- Waabiny
- Kali
- Keny Moort
- Nyumbi
- Yandi
- Ni Kadadjiny
- Dandjoo
- Dabakarn
Learn more about the background of the naming of Dordaak Kepup, the Noongar room names and rooms available to hire by clicking below:
Stories behind the names
Dordaak Kepup
Bilya
Bibbool Yanginy Kadadjiny
Booyi
Kep Wari
Kaditj Nyininy
Waabiny
Kali
Keny Moort
Nyumbi
Yandi
Ni Kadadjiny
Dandjoo
Dabakarn
Background
The City of Wanneroo Council endorsed the Noongar name Dordaak Kepup ("place of living waters") for the Landsdale Library and Youth Innovation Hub. This initiative supports the City's broader goal of celebrating Noongar culture through asset naming.
Dordaak Kepup reflects:
- Living waterways: Wetlands vital to Noongar life and culture.
- Living heritage: Cultural sites and travel routes along these wetlands.
- Places of connection: Spaces for storytelling, family, and knowledge.
- Inspiring the future: A hub for learning and growth for youth and families.
The naming process, led by Moodjar Consultancy and Ni Kadadjiny Koort, also identified opportunities to extend Noongar naming to rooms and spaces within the facility.
Room hire
Room hire is available for certain spaces at Dordaak Kepup. For more information visit the Room Hire web page.
Noongar room names
| Room | Name | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Bilya | River |
| Library Area | Bibbool Yanginy Kadadjiny | Sharing knowledge through paper or the paperbark tree |
| Activity Room | Booyi | Long-necked turtle |
| Quiet Room | Kep Wari | Still water, pool of water |
| Meeting Rooms 1-5 | Dabakarn 1-5 | Slow down, take it easy, don't rush |
| Quiet Study 1 and 2 | Kaditj Nyininy 1 Kaditj Nyininy 2 |
Sitting learning, thinking, reflecting |
| Gaming Sphere | Waabiny | Playing |
| S.T.E.A.M Room | Kali | Boomerang |
| Collaboration Station | Keny Moort | Keny - One Moort - family, mob, people |
| Creative Arena | Nyumbi | Celebration style of dance |
| Demonstration Kitchen | Yandi | Curved bowl |
| Podcast Room and Recording Studio | Ni Kadadjiny 1 Ni Kadadjiny 2 |
Listening to knowledge, learning through listening |
| Staff Area | Dandjoo | Together |