Deadly Cultural Heritage Services

11/09/2025

Dr Darryl Murgha has dedicated more than 40 years to protecting culture, teaching history, and strengthening community in Yarrabah and beyond.

Reflecting on his 2021 Honorary Doctorate, he said, “I can honestly say being awarded the honorary Doctorate still remains one of the highlights of my career. It was such an honour to be acknowledged for the different ways I’ve contributed to the community in the Far North and to this day I remain proud and humbled by this recognition”

Read more at Sector Leader Online: https://buff.ly/ArrO8XW

11/09/2025

Today I joined with Community organisations and members for the official Welcome To Country and Smoking Ceremony for Which Way, RUOK? Day in Yarrabah.

We all need to take the time to ask our family and community Which Way RUOK? every day.

Take care, and have a great day.

10/09/2025

This Thursday, September 11 (10am–2pm) we’re inviting the whole Yarrabah community to come together for something powerful — the R U OK? Community Walk.

👉 Starting point: YASC Works Department @ 10am
👉 Finishing point: Bishop Malcolm Park
Side by side, we’ll walk as one — showing that when we check in, ask “R U OK?” and really listen, we keep our families, friends and community strong.🙏🏾🌿
And that’s just the beginning! 🎉 Once we arrive at Bishop Malcolm Park, stay and celebrate with:

🍔 Free BBQ
☕ Tea & Coffee station for a yarn
🧁 Sweet cupcakes
🎶 Deadly live music & entertainment
🎁 Fun prizes & giveaways

Bring your family, friends and mob — everyone is welcome. Whether you walk the whole way or join us at the park, your presence will make a difference. Together, let’s show the strength, resilience and spirit of Yarrabah. 🌟
💬 Let’s walk, connect and spread the message loud and proud: “R U OK?”

10/09/2025

This Thursday, September 11 (10am–2pm) we’re inviting the whole Yarrabah community to come together for something powerful — the R U OK? Community Walk.

👉 Starting point: YASC Works Department @ 10am
👉 Finishing point: Bishop Malcolm Park
Side by side, we’ll walk as one — showing that when we check in, ask “R U OK?” and really listen, we keep our families, friends and community strong.🙏🏾🌿
And that’s just the beginning! 🎉 Once we arrive at Bishop Malcolm Park, stay and celebrate with:
🍔 Free BBQ
☕ Tea & Coffee station for a yarn
🧁 Sweet cupcakes
🎶 Deadly live music & entertainment
🎁 Fun prizes & giveaways

Bring your family, friends and mob — everyone is welcome. Whether you walk the whole way or join us at the park, your presence will make a difference. Together, let’s show the strength, resilience and spirit of Yarrabah. 🌟

💬 Let’s walk, connect and spread the message loud and proud: “R U OK?”

17/10/2024

Blue Trees are a symbol of Hope & Support for those amongst us who are feeling under pressure.
A Blue Tree is designed to spark difficult conversations and encourage people to speak up and reach out when experiencing mental health concerns.
Blue Trees are found on every continent, except Antarctica, and serve as symbols of hope and serve as a visual reminder for us to check in on loved ones and mates who might be struggling.

Does Yarrabah need their own Blue Tree?
Please give us your feedback:
Click on this link and answer a 30 sec questionnaire:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BlueTree-Yarrabah

05/06/2024

Congratulations to Gindaja Treatment & Healing in Yarrabah with the opening of their new Learning & Wellbeing Centre. I was asked to conduct a traditional Smoking Ceremony as part of the official opening.

28/03/2024

Cultural Induction with Gurriny Yealamucka

04/02/2024

The new Cultural Heritage Workshops are planned for Gurriny Yealamucka in 2024. I'm looking forward to once again catching up with the staff when we gather together.

Personal Invite from Gurriny Yealamucka's Cultural Heritage Specialist, Dr Darryl Murgha for staff to attend his workshops in 2024.Cultural Heritage is an es...

05/10/2023

A group from Indigenous Allied Health Australia undertaking my cultural heritage workshop

03/10/2023

Dr Darryl Murgha is a Gunggandji Elder from Yarrabah. He graduated with a Batchelor of Arts degree in Archaeology and Anthropology from the University of Queensland in 1985 and now runs Deadly Cultural Heritage Services.