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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and stories, as well as community news and updates.

13 February 2024

First Nations Foods of Australia

If you haven’t explored Australian native Bush Food you are missing out on some incredible flavours, textures and nutritional benefits, it’s time to start exploring now. Australia is blessed with…

05 February 2024

Welcome to Country Impact Report

Over the last year Welcome to Country saw strong annual results that reflect our commitment to excellence and sustainable business practices. In line with our dedication to transparency to the…

23 January 2024

Embracing Change: A Different 26 January for All Australians

For many Australians, the upcoming 26th of January holds a special meaning. It’s a day when different perspectives on national celebrations may arise, leading to diverse ways of observing or…

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28 November 2023

Welcome to Kylie-Lee Bradford and Nancy Bamaga to Welcome to Country’s Board of Directors

We are thrilled to announce and warmly welcome two exceptional First Nations women, Kylie-Lee Bradford and Nancy Bamaga, to the Board of Directors at Welcome to Country. Their wealth of…

15 November 2023

Takara waranta – walk with us.

“YAKADI!” was the sudden and unexpected cry that sliced through the dusk air. Djuker, our Aboriginal tour guide was calling out to let others know we are approaching camp for…

10 October 2023

It’s a YES from me

A message of support from CEO of Welcome to Country – Desmond Campbell  As a proud Gurindji and Alawa-Ngalakan man, I have extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait…

21 September 2023

Update from the First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program

In July 2023, the FNTMP team engaged 19 mentoring organisations to deliver mentoring services across Australia to First Nations Tourism Businesses. Learn more here. To date, over 65 First Nations…

10 August 2023

Indigenous Business Month 2023: To Gather, Together

Indigenous Business Month recently announced this year’s theme, ‘To Gather, Together,’ and Welcome to Country are taking this opportunity to reflect on the theme. To Gather, Together talks to the…

04 July 2023

NAIDOC Week 2023 ‘For Our Elders’

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal…

21 June 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Immersions

A cultural immersion is the act of surrounding yourself with the culture of a place. An immersion can be staying with a family in a community or sharing a meal…

08 June 2023

Meet First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program mentee Marcus Brady – Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours

First Nations tourism has emerged as a vibrant and transformative industry, showcasing the rich heritage and beauty of First Nations cultures. The First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program (FNTMP) is a…

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 Thornalley – 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 &…