A haven for cultural connection, healing, and belonging in Wonnarua Country

Marrung-ta Aboriginal Corporation has been running Pali Kalpari Naru cultural wellbeing camps and Seven Sistas mental health camps since 2024. These camps encourage women to explore and deepen their culture, community, mental health and emotional wellbeing in a supportive environment.

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MarrungTa Aboriginal Corporation co-worker Amanda said: “We hope to facilitate cultural revival through sharing knowledge, stories and practices on Country.”

Aboriginal Affairs NSW has provided a Community and Place Grant to support the camps. These grants specifically support Aboriginal led programs to Close the Gap – including in areas such as culture, health and education. 

These camps provide an opportunity to share and pass on cultural knowledge and practices, and to encourage strong, healthy and thriving communities. By connecting Aboriginal women in a culturally safe environment, the camps create a safe and social network for them to learn, grow and heal together.

Director of MarrungTa Aboriginal Corporation, Tracey Skene said: “It’s been powerful to see the difference these camps have had in community. The women are learning, understanding themselves better and their culture, bringing it back into their families. As a carer who loves our mob, I found my purpose and dedication to look after mob.”

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