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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and stories, as well as community news and updates.
30 May 2023
Family fun activities for National Reconciliation Week
This National Reconciliation Week we have plenty of activities to engage the whole family, places where you can just let kids be kids and the whole family can have fun…
23 May 2023
What is National Reconciliation Week?
Shop the Reconciliation Week Collection National Reconciliation Week When we talk about National Reconciliation Week it is important to keep in mind what reconciliation means. Reconciliation a situation in which…
12 May 2023
Meet First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program mentee Simon Thornley – Saltwater Eco Tours
Mentee applications are now open for the First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program (FNTMP). The program seeks to connect First Nations tourism businesses with experienced First Nations Mentors to offer culturally…
23 April 2023
Lest We Forget – Black Diggers
It’s 1915, a Gunditjmara man named Chris Saunders tries to enlist to fight for Australia in World War One in a small Victorian town named Hamilton. He, like other First…
20 April 2023
Applications are now open for free one-on-one tourism mentoring services
This free program seeks to connect First Nations Tourism businesses with experienced First Nations Mentors to offer culturally safe and industry specific business mentoring services. The best part is this…
18 April 2023
Our Top Mother’s Day Gifts
Where would we be without the Mums, Aunties, Sisters, Grandmothers and strong women in our lives? Mothers everywhere are a force for good, they do everything with purpose and spread goodness…
13 April 2023
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Seasons
“The land is the mother, and we are of the land; we do not own the land rather the land owns us. The land is our food, our culture, our…
29 March 2023
Easter Long Weekend Escapes
Leave the everyday behind and discover incredible First Nations experiences on a long weekend getaway. Easter is the perfect time for a long weekend getaway, grab friends or family and…
23 March 2023
World Indigenous Tourism Summit 2023
Welcome to Country had the pleasure of attending the World Indigenous Tourism Summit last week on Whadjuk Nyoongar Country. Congratulations to The World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA) and Western Australian…
01 February 2023
Discover the Reef’s Dreamtime with Trevor Tim
The summer months are upon us, one of the many great things of living on this great land. Heading up or down the coast is the quintessential Australian summer holiday,…
23 January 2023
Survival Day…laksa with a side of mango!
The 26th of January. A contentious date marked in calendars across this country. It is a day of national celebration for many, a public holiday, and a time for people…
22 December 2022
A holiday message from our CEO
Ngaykga-gan Ngalakgan, ngaykgah gojok. Gu-ngey-ngini Desmond. Ngaykgah CEO Welcome To Country-hgin. Mi wandi yu en yu femili mob bla abu gudwan krismis en seifwan holidei. Thengkyumob bla albumbat melabat dis…
13 November 2022
Northern Territory: Darwin to Arnhem Land Road Trip
Day One Begin: Darwin Experience: Litchfield Tour Explore the spectacular Litchfield National Park with Northern Territory Indigenous Tours. Learn the stories and history of the region with your charismatic Aboriginal…
28 September 2022
Indigenous Business Month – Movers & Shakers
Meet the Movers & Shakers Movers & Shakers are powerful people. They create a vision, explain values and challenge the status. But change is the true power of movers &…
28 September 2022
Indigenous Business Month – Ground Breakers
Meet the Ground Breakers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are natural innovators exploring new ideas and breaking new ground in many aspects of life, science and history. They are…
28 September 2022
Indigenous Business Month – Trendsetters
Meet the Trendsetters Leading the way in new ideas are the trendsetter, but is important to acknowledge it is more than bravery which propels the trendsetter. It is a cultural…
28 September 2022
Indigenous Business Month – Trailblazers
For the month of October, we are celebrating Indigenous Business Month (IBM), this year’s theme is Actions Today. Impact Tomorrow. which is an excellent reminder that it is what we…
29 July 2022
What can you do to help the New South Wales North Coast recovery effort?
The North Coast of New South Wales has been through a lot in the last couple of years. With almost biblical ferocity the coast has been hit by fires, floods…
08 July 2022
8 Unforgettable Aboriginal Art Experiences
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art is beautiful, unique and meaningful. Every performance and creation celebrates the stories of the world’s oldest living cultures through spectacular combinations of contemporary and…
08 July 2022
10 Aboriginal Artists & Art Centres You Need to Know About!
There is an incredible, ever growing array of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who have dedicated their lives to the creation of stunning pieces that not only inspire joy…
29 June 2022
It’s NAIDOC Week, a time of celebration and action!
It’s NAIDOC Week, a time of celebration and action! NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups…
27 June 2022
A yarn with Kenny Bedford, Meuram man and NAIDOC Committee Member
It’s time to celebrate – Happy NAIDOC Week! NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples but it is…
06 June 2022
Ten of the best Aboriginal experiences in Western Australia
Planning your next Western Australian holiday? We have put together ten of our best Aboriginal experiences in Western Australia. From Broome to the Pilbara and in the heart of Perth…
30 May 2022
Western Australian School Holiday Activities
The summer school holidays are fast approaching, and we are all excited to get out and start having family adventures again. And while travel plans are tricky at the moment,…
29 May 2022
Top WA Experiences from the City to the Outback
Day One Begin: Perth City, Western Australia Experience: Experience the true history of Perth with Djurandi Dreaming’s Finding Yagan Perth Cultural Tour. Wander through iconic laneways amidst Perth’s city centre,…
