Gamilaraay Family Members are different to the English Family Terminology for numerous reasons.
Below are a few examples of the Gamilaraay words for basic family structures.
Bubaa is father
Guni is mother
Baawaa is sister
Dhagaan is brother
Baagii is nanna
Dhaadhaa is poppy
Garruu is uncle
Walgan is aunty
Guliirr is partner
Birralii is child
Birray is boy
Miyay is girl
There are many other Gamilaraay words to indicate older sisiter, younger sisiter, older brother, younger brother, fathers mother, fathers sister and the list goes on.