Juluwarlu Culture and Art

11/06/2026

WANTHIWA COMMUNITY - PLEASE BE DIPTHERIA AWARE

People of all ages should be aware of the dyptheria symptoms, not only children and Elders.

The main ones are a
❗️sore throat,
❗️fever,
❗️sore glands in the neck,
❗️hoarse voice,
❗️and just feeling generally unwell
👶🏾 children may become tired, irritable, or have trouble eating and drinking.

“Some people can also develop a thick grey or white coating in the back of the throat…. And some people might also notice that their neck becomes thick and swollen.” Dr Seema from AMS.

Any breathing problems, seek urgent medial help, and can be given antibiotics to treat it. You can also get a vaccine at AMS to prevent catching it.

Read the full article in the Ngaarda Media post.

09/06/2026

“I don’t think we can really put a value on our land because it’s not for sale” - Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation CEO Michael Woodley.

BY KATHERINE GLASS AND TANGIORA HINAKI Yindjibarndi leader Michael Woodley says Australia must take a hard look at whether native title has delivered real equality for First Nations people, more than three decades after the Mabo decision. Mr Woodley spoke at the AIATSIS conference last week, where

08/06/2026

This is the last week to experience Yindjibarndi Nyinyart at Wendy's Garden, presented as part of the Biennale of Sydney at Penrith Regional Gallery, with the exhibition closing on 14 March.

We welcome you to wander through the Yindjibarndi garden installation and encounter Jirda Thalu, Emu Thalu, Bullfrog Thalu, Marrga sculptures and a yatha (temporary shelter), while listening to a soundtrack of sounds recorded on Country. Together, these elements, all brought carefully from Yindjibarndi Ngurra, provide a rare opportunity to experience the stories, places and living cultural knowledge of Yindjibarndi Ngurra on the opposite side of Australia.

At its heart are representations of significant Thalu sites - “Increase sites” - places where ceremony is performed to ensure the abundance and balance of plants, animals and natural phenomena. These sacred sites remind us that every living thing has a role within a healthy and interconnected environment.

The installation shares the five Yindjibarndi principles that have guided life on Country for thousands of years: Ngurra (Home), Wangga (Truth and Language), Galharra (Kinship), Birdarra (Ceremony) and Nyinyart (Reciprocity). We welcome you to sit and wander and be apart of the Yindjibarndi life.
If you haven't visited yet, now is the time.

📍 Wendy's Garden, Penrith Regional Gallery
📅 Closing 14 March

Images:
These images tell the journey of the installation — from collecting rocks and materials on Yindjibarndi Country with the appropriate cultural permissions, to transporting them across the continent, and finally bringing them together in this remarkable outdoor garden experience.

Guided by Yindjibarndi Elders, a deadly crew of young Yindjibarndi people carefully gathered, carried and installed the elements that now form this immersive cultural landscape. The project was made possible through the support of the University of Western Australia School of Design, Muru Mittigar, the Biennale of Sydney team, Penrith Regional Gallery, Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation, the Yindjibarndi Rangers and many others.

08/06/2026

04/06/2026

🔥 YINDJIBARNDI RANGERS’ BURN 🔥

For Yindjibarndi people, fire is more than a land management tool — it is a cultural practice, a responsibility, and a way of caring for Country.

For thousands of years, Yindjibarndi people have used fire to achieve specific cultural and environmental outcomes. Carefully planned, low-intensity burns help regenerate native plants, support wildlife habitats, manage weeds, reduce fuel loads, and maintain the health of the landscape.

When Country is cared for with the right fire practices, new growth emerges, animals return, and ecosystems thrive. Fire helps remove dead vegetation, encourages biodiversity, and reduces the risk of destructive wildfires.

Fire is also deeply connected to Yindjibarndi Law, culture and spirituality. Through traditional burning practices, we continue to uphold Marrga’s Law, care for culturally significant sites, sustain ceremony, and strengthen our connection to Country.

Fire is medicine for the land. It cleanses, renews and restores. When Country is healthy, people are healthy. Through fire, we care for the land, our culture, our wildlife, and future generations.

🔥 Caring for Country. Protecting culture.

02/06/2026

Have you explored recent artwork additions to the website?

Pictured- Galharra by MAHSARI WALKER ✨

About the Artwork:

The Yindjibarndi Galharra or skin group system is a way of recognising the different relationships people have with one another. It helps a person to identify their family relationships, rights and responsibilities. It also influences a person’s behaviour in terms of who they can marry and speak with.

About the Artist:

Mahsari is a young Yindjibarndi woman living and working is Ngurrawaana. She has recently started painting, learning the stories and techniques from her nana, Judith Coppin.

She draws inspiration from the country around her, specifically the plants. She is also a budding photographer, taking long walks around the country and along the beaches around Cossack.

25-176, Acrylic on Canvas, 50 x 50 cm.

29/05/2026

We are hiring - Community Worker!

An exciting role for a Community Worker to join the Walking Tall Program at Ngurrawaana Community.

The Walking Tall Program is a community-led wellbeing initiative supporting the social, emotional, cultural and physical wellbeing of women, families and young people in the Ngurrawaana Community, on the Yindjibarndi Tablelands, approximately 1.5 hours drive from Karratha. Developed through extensive consultation with Elders, Rangers, artists, service providers and community members, the program brings together cultural activities, health services, outreach support, education and practical wellbeing initiatives in a way that reflects local priorities and strengths.

Working with the Program Manager, you’ll work one-on-one with community members, staff and service providers to support wellbeing of the Ngurrawaana community.

You are encouraged to contact Program Manager Joni Sercombe for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. See the flyer for contact details.

More information and the full job description can be found here: https://juluwarlu.com.au/work-with-us/

22/05/2026

💛 FEELING GOOD IS CULTURAL STRENGTH 💛

Juluwarlu’s wellbeing program Walking Tall celebrates the strength, knowledge and beauty of Yindjibarndi men and women across generations.

This powerful Juluwarlu program was created by our Yindjibarndi community — bringing together Elders, young people and little ones through culture, creativity and care to achieve wellbeing goals.

Designed by community, for community, the program creates space for community of all ages to feel supported, celebrated and connected.

Can you tell what we are exploring in these photos from a recent wellbeing workshop session?

When community leads, everybody grows stronger. ❤️🖤💛

20/05/2026

Less than one month remains to experience Yindjibarndi Nyinyart at Wendy’s Garden by Yindjibarndi artist and cultural leader Wendy Hubert at Penrith Regional Gallery as part of the Biennale of Sydney.

Known to many for her powerful advocacy throughout the landmark Yindjibarndi Native Title Compensation Case, Wendy’s work for the Biennale radiates the same grounded strength — a vivid celebration of ancestral knowledge, Country and cultural continuity. Bright skies, rich colour palettes and the lush foliage central to her painting practice are brought to life across new mediums explored throughout 2025, including watercolour on paper and linen works developed through conversations with Biennale Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi.

Created with remarkable energy from the newly re-established art rooms at Ngurrawaana Community on Yindjibarndi Ngurra, these works are more than artworks — they are living vessels of knowledge for future generations.

As the Yindjibarndi community returns to and rebuilds Ngurrawaana in the Pilbara, all kinds of infrastructure are being invested in to support cultural living, learning, wellbeing and economic empowerment. One of these projects is the regeneration of native plants and animals in the wake of industrial mining on Country. Community members have been co-designing On-Country Gardens with collaborators including the University of Western Australia School of Design and Yurra — work grounded, as always, in the knowledge of Elders. Many of Wendy’s Biennale works are blueprints for these gardens: studies of native plants, their medicinal properties and the cultural knowledge that will be carried forward by future generations.

Commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney with generous support from Regional Arts WA, Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation, Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation, Yindjibarndi Nation, Yindjibarndi Community & Commercial Ltd. and the Yindjibarndi Rangers.

Open daily until 14 June at Penrith Regional Gallery.

Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation Ngaarda Media Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest Biennale of Sydney Regional Arts WA

16/05/2026

YINDJIBARNDI TEES kids | women’s | men’s sizes

You can show your support and stand in solidarity with Yindjibarndi people by wearing the iconic red and black Yindjibarndi shirt — a symbol recognised by many throughout the long fight for Country during the Federal Court case for compensation. Head to the Apparel section of our website to grab your own! 🙌🏿

https://juluwarluartgroup.com.au/