# Welcome to Country

> Geo-specific Indigenous Australian cultural introductions and protocols via video. (iPhone/iPad app by Weerianna Street Media Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welcome-to-country/id1005047597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Weerianna Street Media Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/660560821)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welcome-to-country/id1005047597/reviews.md

## What is Welcome to Country?

Important Advice: 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this app may contain images and voices of people who have died.

About the App.:

The Welcome to Country iPhone app. delivers a simple Welcome to Country video introduction~ to Australian indigenous culture, including basic cultural protocols that are tribal boundary geo-specific^.

The app. uses the GPS function of the iPhone to deliver a Welcome to Country video (or text/image version) to the user via a push notification.  Where available within a tribal boundary^, the video will be of a traditional owner (or elder) welcoming the user/visitor to their country when the user enters that tribal geo-boundary^. 

The app. educates the user on the Traditional Owners’ culture and heritage protocols right across the Australia. It gives the user a solid appreciation of the many cultures and languages groups that exist in Indigenous Australia. The app. also teaches users some simple, relevant information about Indigenous culture and the customs of the tribe within that tribal geo boundary. As such, the Welcome to Country iPhone app. can be used by tourists, schools, employers, government departments, by tourism bodies and many other user groups and individuals.

Version 1.0 of the Welcome to Country app. contains more than 30 tribes and languages groups (of over 500 groups!) right across Indigenous Australia. We’ll be adding many more language groups over the coming months so please check back regularly for updates.

What is a ‘Welcome to Country’? 

“A Welcome to Country is where an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian or elder from the local area or region welcomes people to their land. This may be done through speech, song, dance or ceremony and has been part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocol for thousands of years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols or customs in relation to Welcome to Country are diverse and will vary from region to region.”  (Source: http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/atsia/welcome_to_country)

Most people don’t know there are over 500 Indigenous tribes (and therefore tribal geo boundaries) and language groups that exist across Indigenous Australia?  The Indigenous Australia map that can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/map/ is just one representation of other map sources that are available for describing Aboriginal Australia. This map in particular indicates only the general location of larger groupings of people and this may include smaller groups such as clans, dialects or individual languages in a group.

If you’re a traditional owner or a member of an Australian Indigenous language group and you’d like your mob included on the app. please contact us by email welcomeapp@wsmedia.com.au to discuss.

About the Developer:

The Welcome to Country iPhone app. is a Weerianna Street Media (WSM) production. 

The app. is part of WSM’s ‘Digital Dreamtime Project’ and is proudly supported by the Australian Government and Woodside Energy / Pluto LNG (operated by Woodside in Joint Venture with Tokyo Gas and Kansai Electric). 

WSM is a proud Australian 100% Indigenous cross-media production company located in Roebourne, a small town with a population of less than 900 people, in Western Australia’s majestic Pilbara region.  WSM is owned and operated by Tyson Mowarin – creative director, father, award-winning filmmaker & photographer, musician and a proud Ngarluma man who is deeply connected to his Aboriginal culture. He lives in Roebourne with his young daughter Sharliya.

Important Notes:

^ Note that the approximate geo-locations of individual language groups are general in nature and do not in any way represent tribal specific boundaries.

~ Note that the Welcome to Country videos displayed on this app have been been compiled for educational purposes only. These videos must not be used as a substitute for an official, in-person, Welcome to Country in any situation or context whatsoever.

## Key features

- Geo-specific Welcome to Country videos
- Push notifications for tribal boundaries
- Learn cultural protocols
- Discover Indigenous heritage
- Information on language groups
- Educational content for various users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welcome-to-country/id1005047597/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Welcome to Country

*2025-07-22, version 1.2*

There definitely needs to have Wiradjuri mob in it should be included like the others Mandaang guwu- thank you

### 5/5 — Fantastic Resource

*2022-04-12, version 1.2*

Thank you to Tyson and the team from WSM Digital for a practical and easy to use App.

### 2/5 — Needs an update BADLY

*2021-06-30, version 1.2*

This app would be fantastic if it had all the tribes listed. I travel all over NSW and would like to know the lands I’m visiting so I can acknowledge the traditional owners. Please update. Even the Wollongong mob are missing. Shame!

### 4/5 — Keep updating please!!

*2021-06-26, version 1.2*

Awesome idea, needs to be completed though, only has a few countries so far. Excited to see how this app develops and how it can be used to raise awareness of country

### 2/5 — Location, search and sound issues

*2020-12-20, version 1.2*

I really love this idea as this is what I was looking for, but coming south from mildura the app put me in SA and then NSW. And no sound in the welcome to country. I hope this app improves cos it’s well needed.

### 2/5 — More tribes

*2020-07-23, version 1.2*

You mob need to add way more data. This is a great idea, please don’t abandon this project!

### 2/5 — Lovely concept, not really working

*2019-07-10, version 1.2*

Why is my app just always locked to the heart of Sydney CBD? I love this app in concept but am a bit perplexed by its execution. Regrettably uninstalling :(

### 4/5 — Excellent idea but audio not working on iPhone XR

*2019-06-26, version 1.2*

Audio works fine on an older iPad Pro, so I suspect it might be a problem with the newer Apple hardware?

### 3/5 — A great idea but needs more info

*2018-12-19, version 1.2*

I really like the idea of having a reference guide to nations and people all around Australia. Unfortunately the nations nearest to me aren’t on there yet. I hope to see them soon.

### 5/5 — So happy to have this info.

*2017-06-25, version 1.1*

Should be standard issue on every mobile in Australia.

## Frequently asked questions about Welcome to Country

### What does the Welcome to Country app do?

The app delivers geo-specific video introductions to Australian Indigenous culture. It uses your iPhone's GPS to provide a 'Welcome to Country' video or text/image version when you enter a tribal boundary, featuring a traditional owner welcoming you to their land.

### What kind of cultural information does the app provide?

The app educates users on Traditional Owners' culture and heritage protocols across Australia. It helps users appreciate the diversity of Indigenous Australian cultures and languages, and teaches simple, relevant information about Indigenous culture and customs specific to tribal geo-boundaries.

### Is the Welcome to Country app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements.

### Who is this app intended for?

The app is designed for a broad audience, including tourists, schools, employers, government departments, tourism bodies, and individuals who wish to gain an understanding and appreciation of Indigenous Australian culture and protocols.

### How does the app determine which welcome message to show?

The app utilizes the GPS function of your iPhone. When you enter a specific tribal geo-boundary, it triggers a push notification to deliver the relevant 'Welcome to Country' video or text/image version associated with that area.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-06-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor technical update:
- updated base URL and moved to new hosting platform

### 1.1 — 2016-02-19

Minor technical updates:
- migrated to new hosting platform
- fixed the 'Regional Monitoring' technical bug that affected a small number of users
- updated 'location settings' instructions
- updated available content sections

### 1.0 — 2015-07-31

No release notes.

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