2022 Pilot Journey

A Journey from Walbunja Country to the Snowy Mountains, Canberra, Sydney

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For most of my life, I felt unsure of my identity, but the program helped me find myself and understand how much my culture influences so many aspects of my life.

2022 Participant
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it’s inspired me a lot as a young Indigenous woman to become a role model for my generation as well as the upcoming generations

2022 Participant
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My Voice My journey made me realise that as aboriginal people we can achieve anything we set our minds to. So, this year I started playing netball again and have never lost my love for the sport

2022 Participant

The 2022 Journey was the pilot program for My Voice, My Journey.

From February to June 2022, the selected group of emerging leaders traveled to the Snowy Mountains, Canberra, Western NSW, Sydney, Murramarang, and Walbunja Country. During the journeys, they got to do things such as:

  • Meditation and Ice baths
  • Meet and learn from Senior Elders from various places
  • Learn cultural hunting and fishing
  • Make cultural artifacts such as spears and didgeridoos
  • Meet the Sydney Rabbitohs
  • Learn about the history and shared experiences of Various Aboriginal Groups
  • Play lots of footy and spend time with other participants
  • Lots of yarning circles and time for reflection

These experiences were designed to help build cultural awareness as the foundation of building confidence and resilience amongst participants.

Where we went

  • Jindabyne NSW
  • Canberra ACT
  • Brewarrina NSW
  • Sydney, NSW
  • Bawley Point NSW
  • South Durras
  • Mt Gulaga

Who we met

  • Sydney Rabbitohs
  • Gwenda Stanley
  • Bradley Hardy
  • Uncle Tom
  • Tony Mundine
  • David Williams
  • Joe Brierley
  • Davinia Nye
  • Michael Robinson
  • Lynne Thomas