journey DEEPER
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FIRST NATIONS STUDENT COUNCIL
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Connecting schools through culture, leadership, and community.
The First Nations Student Council (FNSC) is a powerful community initiative created by Yindyamarra Walkabouts, bringing Mob together to strengthen the spirit of Aboriginal youth, empower them to realise their full potential, and amplify their voices.
This program builds leadership, deepens cultural connections, and inspires youth to become strong leaders within their schools and communities.
Uniting school communities, the FNSC aligns with a shared vision and impact, guiding students to embrace their identity while creating space for non-Indigenous students to engage with Aboriginal culture, history, and contemporary ways of life. It’s a chance to honour the true history of this land, contributing to reconciliation, mutual respect, and understanding.
Once a term, these fully Koori-catered youth corroboree brings together local Elders, AECG members, ACLOs, Cultural Practitioners, and special guests like First Nations NRL players, creating a place for living & learning from those who have walked before us.
These young gatherings, hosted at your school and on Country, strengthen local networks, inspire youth, and create lasting connections, creating a vibrant space for learning, connection, and leadership.
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native walkabout gardens
-tO mAKE - TO CREATE-
ART & BUSHTUCKER GARDEN
Native Walkabout Gardens are interactive spaces where culture, nature, and learning come together. They highlight the beauty and significance of Australian native plants while encouraging responsibility, knowledge, and ownership among students.​
These gardens spark curiosity and engagement by inviting students to connect with nature through touch, taste, and storytelling, providing hands-on learning experiences that link culture to the environment.
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These refurbished gardens transform into a walkthrough artwork created in collaboration with students, are encouraged to express creativity and cultural narratives, enriching the learning space.
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Each plant holds cultural significance, carrying traditional stories and wisdom. Students are taught & entrusted with responsibility to care for, harvest, and maintain these plants, honouring their deep connection to the land, stories & teachings.
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School holiday camps
- Small steps - big spirits-
Discover the enchanting world of Yindyamarra Walkabouts during the school holidays.
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Our unique programs offer a rich tapestry of family values and self-empowering life skills, all guided by experienced mentors. Each day, your children will embark on thrilling outdoor adventures, and engage in interactive learning, creating unforgettable memories for all ages.
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Our retreats provide a safe, inclusive space for personal growth, where participants form lasting connections with their peers & wider community while appreciating the beauty of nature.
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Join us for a meaningful school holiday experience and witness your children prosper.
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yINDY yIN
- Endure - Supply - Nourish -
Yindy Yin blends the wisdom of Aboriginal Collective Thought, meditation practices, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga to create a holistic, grounding experience.
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Each session gently invites connection — to mind, body, spirit, and the land beneath us.
Whether you’re a school offering students calm amidst their busy week, a workplace seeking meaningful staff development and wellbeing, or an individual simply looking to unwind — Yindy Yin is for you.
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Classes are guided by experienced teachers.
This is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect — with yourself, with community, and with the world around you.
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Wherever you're at, Yindy Yin will meet you there.
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WALKABOUT WORKSHOPS
- Walk together - learn together -
Experience the profound connection between the land and its people through enriching activities, storytelling, and interactive learning.
Guided by deep respect for Country, each activity is designed to foster a greater appreciation for the meaningful connections between all living things on this land.
Whether for youth groups or staff development days, we cater to all ages, tailoring each experience to create a space of understanding, respect, and growth. Participants will engage in hands-on learning and reflection, gaining insight into the ancient traditions that have shaped the spirit of this land.
Walk Yindyamarra with us, embracing the principles of respect, gentleness, and honour, as we work together to preserve and celebrate these time-honoured practices.
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Yawandlinya
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'Happiness Takes Practice'
Introducing a dynamic and tailored program for your Young People at risk.
Meticulously crafted to instil the core principles of holistic well-being and vitality through a comprehensive approach to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness.
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Our Leadership & Mentoring engagement provides culturally grounded, one-on-one support tailored to meet the individual needs of Aboriginal youth at risk.
Each week, we focus on building trust, life skills, and cultural connection through goal-setting and practical activities.
Mentoring Includes:
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Weekly 1-2 hour mentoring sessions (on Country or community-based)
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Building strong, trusting relationships with the young person and their connected family
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Ongoing connection and consultation with parents, carers, and caseworkers to ensure a wraparound approach
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Cultural engagement activities designed to support mind, body, and spirit (e.g., bushwalks, fishing, yarning circles, mindfulness practices, movement/exercise, connecting to Country)
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Focus on life skills: health, education, employment pathways, and personal responsibility
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Positive role modeling, advocacy, and flexible support tailored to Case Plan goals
The program nurtures strong identity, self-worth, and positive choices through a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive relationship, while also strengthening connections to family, community, and support networks.
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pURPOSE BUILT YINDYAMARRA WALKABOUT
- Design the journey -
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Embrace the essence of Yindyamarra as we create and cater a unique and customised expedition for your valued individuals.
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This personalised journey delves deeply into the fundamental values of Yindyamarra, which revolve around respect, honour, and the promotion of harmony with our surroundings and with one another.
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Furthermore, our programs actively involve esteemed community members to nurture impactful storytelling, along with team-building exercises and activities that aim to enhance the bonds and unity among participants.
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Community Based projects
- WE CARE FOR COUNTRY - COUNTRY CAREs for US -
Yindyamarra Walkabouts walks with purpose with our connection to Country and the land that sustains us.
Our projects are about more than just action—they’re about honouring the Earth and all her inhabitants.
We believe that true respect for Country is about gifting and giving back, creating a world where we can all thrive.
Through planting native trees, cleaning up our beaches and parks, setting up recycling programs, and mending to communities in need, we actively work to heal and protect the land. But it’s more than just about what we do—it’s about the legacy we create for future generations.
We partner with Aboriginal nurseries, botanical gardens, land councils, local youth services, and commercial construction and fit-out companies to bring these projects to life. Together, we’re building something powerful: a future grounded in respect, culture, and community.
Join us in giving back to this place we call home and making it a better, stronger, and more sustainable world for everyone.
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Yindyamarra Staff Development and Team Training
Our staff development and team training is uniquely tailored to your desired outcomes, delivering interactive, educational, and inclusive experiences that spark connection and collaboration.
With Yindyamarra—respect, gentleness, and honour—our sessions together are engaging and fun while building cultural awareness and strengthening team bonds.
Whether held on Country, at your workplace, or within school grounds, we create spaces where teams grow, learn and thrive.
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- building teams the yindyamarra way-