Pilbara Bush Remedy

04/06/2026

Wajiwarlu SP 🙌🏾💯

SEAN-PAUL STEPHENS APPOINTED INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC JUSTICE AUSTRALIA

BY TANGIORA HINAKI AND KALMIA SAMBO

Sean-Paul Stephens says his new role with Economic Justice Australia is a chance to support national reform while bringing governance experience shaped by years of working alongside First Nations communities.

Stephens is the CEO of the Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation and has recently been appointed as an independent director of Economic Justice Australia.

He said his work in Ieramugadu-Roebourne and across the Pilbara had shown him the real impact of unfair systems.

“I think we see every day what happens when we don’t have economic justice and we don’t have a fair and equitable system, access to social security and other forms of economic wellbeing,” Stephens said.

“I was really drawn to Economic Justice Australia because of their mission to see a fair social security system across Australia.”

Stephens has worked with Ngarluma people in the Pilbara for the past decade, as well as with First Nations communities in the Northern Territory and Victoria.

He said those experiences had made it clear that access to economic justice remained unequal for many Aboriginal people.

“It doesn’t take much to spend time in communities like Ieramugadu and see that access to economic justice is not fair and hasn’t been working, and reform is required,” he said.

As an independent director, Stephens said his role was not to represent one group or community, but to support the board with governance, strategy and risk management.

“The role of an independent is, It’s an independent person that comes in, and he’s not there to represent members or a specific cohort of people, but to support the board in its governance journey.”

Stephens said good governance was the backbone of strong organisations, from large corporations to small not-for-profits.

READ,LISTEN HERE: https://www.ngaardamedia.com.au/news/sean-paul-stephens-appointed-independent-director-of-economic-justice-australia

Economic Justice Australia NYFL Community Development Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation Ltd

04/06/2026

As part of Reconciliation Action Week, we was honoured to deliver a Bush Medicine Workshop to the women at Roebourne Regional Prison.

The women were fully engaged and immersed in the workshop, taking time to slow down, reconnect, and ground themselves through culture, traditional knowledge, and wellbeing discussions. It was wonderful to see the positive impact that cultural connection can have on healing and self-reflection.

As a special gift, each participant received a Minyjagarra jami Balm to take home. The ladies were incredibly grateful and happy to receive the balm, with many expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to learn about bush medicine and cultural healing.

At Pilbara Bush Remedy, we believe that culture is medicine and that strong women help build strong communities. 💛🌿

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

🌿✨ MANGA-BURA WELLNESS CAMP ✨🌿

📍 Ngarluma & Yindjibarndi Country
📅 28–30 August 2026

Created by women, for women, the Manga-Bura Wellness Camp is a unique two-night cultural wellbeing experience designed to reconnect women with Country, culture, community, and themselves.

This camp has been carefully designed as a safe, supportive and culturally respectful space for women to come together away from the demands of everyday life. Through cultural learning, wellbeing activities, storytelling, healing and connection, participants will have the opportunity to strengthen relationships, build confidence, share experiences and reconnect with what matters most.

Throughout the camp, participants will experience:
🌿 Welcome to Country and cultural talks
🌿 Bush medicine workshops and traditional knowledge sharing
🌿 Women’s wellbeing sessions
🌿 Art and painting workshops
🌿 Cultural site visits and storytelling
🌿 Campfire gatherings, reflection and connection
🌿 Opportunities to learn from respected Elders and facilitators

💰 Early Bird Special: $1,800 (20% discount for the first 10 bookings)
💰 Standard Registration: $2,250
💰 Flexible payment options available
💰 Instalment plans available
💰 Limited to 35 participants

A special feature of Day 1 will be an on-Country cultural awareness and education tour led by Clinton Walker, award-winning cultural tour operator and owner of Ngurrangga Tours. Clinton will guide participants through significant sites between Ngurin, Harding Dam and Millstream, sharing the rich history, stories and cultural significance of Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Country.

As Manga-Bura Wellness Camp is a dedicated women’s safe space, Clinton’s involvement is limited to the Day 1 cultural awareness and education component. Upon completion of the Day 1 tour activities, Clinton will depart the program, allowing the remainder of the camp to continue as a women-only wellbeing and cultural experience.

All meals, refreshments, activities and a Pilbara Bush Remedy gift pack are included. Participants simply need to bring their own swag, camping chair and personal camping essentials.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0409 461 411

🌿✨ MANGA-BURA WELLNESS CAMP ✨🌿

📍 Ngarluma & Yindjibarndi Country
📅 28–30 August 2026

Created by women, for women, the Manga-Bura Wellness Camp is a unique two-night cultural wellbeing experience designed to reconnect women with Country, culture, community, and themselves.

This camp has been carefully designed as a safe, supportive and culturally respectful space for women to come together away from the demands of everyday life. Through cultural learning, wellbeing activities, storytelling, healing and connection, participants will have the opportunity to strengthen relationships, build confidence, share experiences and reconnect with what matters most.

Throughout the camp, participants will experience:
🌿 Welcome to Country and cultural talks
🌿 Bush medicine workshops and traditional knowledge sharing
🌿 Women’s wellbeing sessions
🌿 Art and painting workshops
🌿 Cultural site visits and storytelling
🌿 Campfire gatherings, reflection and connection
🌿 Opportunities to learn from respected Elders and facilitators

💰 Early Bird Special: $1,800 (20% discount for the first 10 bookings)
💰 Standard Registration: $2,250
💰 Flexible payment options available
💰 Instalment plans available
💰 Limited to 35 participants

A special feature of Day 1 will be an on-Country cultural awareness and education tour led by Clinton Walker, award-winning cultural tour operator and owner of Ngurrangga Tours. Clinton will guide participants through significant sites between Ngurin, Harding Dam and Millstream, sharing the rich history, stories and cultural significance of Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Country.

As Manga-Bura Wellness Camp is a dedicated women’s safe space, Clinton’s involvement is limited to the Day 1 cultural awareness and education component. Upon completion of the Day 1 tour activities, Clinton will depart the program, allowing the remainder of the camp to continue as a women-only wellbeing and cultural experience.

All meals, refreshments, activities and a Pilbara Bush Remedy gift pack are included. Participants simply need to bring their own swag, camping chair and personal camping essentials.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0409 461 411

03/06/2026

The Manga-Bura Wellness Camp is proud to partner with Clinton Walker of the award-winning Ngurrangga Tours to deliver an authentic On-Country cultural experience on Day 1 of the camp.

Clinton will lead participants on a cultural journey from Ngurin to Harding Dam and through to Millstream Homestead, sharing his extensive knowledge of Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Country. Participants will gain insight into local history, cultural stories, significant sites, traditional knowledge, and the enduring connection between people and Country.

Recognised through his work with the award-winning Ngurrangga Tours, Clinton is highly respected for his ability to share culture in a meaningful, engaging, and culturally appropriate way, creating memorable learning experiences for visitors and community members alike.

As the Manga-Bura Wellness Camp is a dedicated safe space for women, Clinton’s involvement is limited to the Day 1 cultural tour and educational component. Following the completion of the tour at Millstream Homestead, Clinton will depart, allowing participants to continue the camp in a culturally safe, supportive, and women-centred environment.

This unique partnership provides participants with the opportunity to learn from one of the Pilbara’s leading cultural tour guides while preserving the integrity and purpose of the women’s wellness camp experience.

03/06/2026

The official page for the Manga-Bura Wellness Camp. Going forward, all updates and information will be posted on this page. Please like/follow and share 🤎

Health/beauty

02/06/2026

The Living STEM Community of Practice Conference is on on Thursday and Friday this week!

This event is open to all schools and community members with an interest in two-way learning - you do not need to be a current Living STEM participant to attend.

A preview of what’s on the program:
Day 1: On-Country with Clinton Walker: An immersive guided tour On Country, connecting you with culture, place and knowledge.

Day 2: Dampier Community Hub: Workshops and presentations designed to inspire and empower our Living STEM community.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=k1XgD6wZmE-tvwN1_OfxYJPSgTPcJQtPuHdpAuwuZJNURVhJNkhKNjlMUllCTTBDVEhaT1VPU0YxQSQlQCN0PWcu

02/06/2026

🌿 MANGA-BURA WELLNESS CAMP – OFFICIAL PAGE LAUNCH 🌿

We are excited to announce the launch of the Manga-Bura Wellness Camp page!

This page will be your one-stop place for all camp updates, announcements, activity highlights, facilitator introductions, cultural information, and important event details leading up to our upcoming Women’s Wellbeing Camp on Country.

We invite everyone to Like, Follow, and Share the page to stay connected and help us spread the word throughout our communities.

Manga-Bura Wellness Camp is about bringing women together to reconnect with Country, culture, wellbeing, healing, and each other in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.

✨ Follow the journey as we prepare for an unforgettable experience on Country.
✨ Meet our facilitators and cultural knowledge holders.
✨ Stay informed about registrations, workshops, and special announcements.

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Help us grow our community and ensure you don’t miss any updates.

Strong Women. Strong Culture. Strong Communities.

31/05/2026

🌿 Women’s Wellbeing Camp Out on Country – Update 🌿

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming interest in our upcoming Women’s Wellbeing Camp Out on Country.

Our team is currently working through logistics and developing a meaningful itinerary filled with cultural, healing, and wellbeing activities for our beautiful women. We are also inviting strong, culturally minded women from within our community to take part and lead as facilitators, sharing their knowledge, experience, and strengths with participants.

Some of the activities we are hoping to include are:

✨ Traditional Welcome to Country
✨ Smoking and Cleansing Ceremony
✨ Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop
✨ Local Artwork and Painting Workshop
✨ Visits to Women’s Sacred Sites
✨ Bush Medicine Workshop
✨ Bushfood Cooking and Damper Making
✨ Women’s General Health Checks
✨ Tunes, Yarns and Prayers Around the Campfire

This invitation is open to all women, from all cultures, races, and backgrounds. We believe that bringing women together in a respectful and culturally safe environment creates opportunities for learning, healing, understanding, and connection.

Costs will be involved, and we are working hard to keep the camp as affordable as possible while still delivering a high-quality and meaningful experience.

This is more than just a camp — it is an opportunity for women to reconnect with themselves, each other, culture, and Country. Our vision is for this to become the first of many ongoing camps, creating regular opportunities for women to gather, share knowledge, strengthen wellbeing, and build lasting connections.

📅 Tentative Dates: 28–30 August 2026

Thank you for your patience while we finalise the details. We are excited to bring this vision to life and create something truly special for the women of our region.

💛 Away from the distractions of everyday life, this camp will provide a safe and supportive space for women to heal, learn, connect, and grow together on Country.

29/05/2026

🌿 Women’s On Country Wellbeing Camp – EOI Update 🌿

We are incredibly grateful and humbled by the overwhelming response to our Women’s On Country Wellbeing Camp Expression of Interest.

The number of women wanting to be part of this experience has highlighted just how important it is for women to have opportunities to come together, connect, heal, and spend time on Country.

We are currently gathering and collating all Expressions of Interest into a participant database and spreadsheet so that we can contact everyone directly with updates as planning progresses.

At this stage, we are working through logistics, participant numbers, facilitator availability, camp requirements, and overall costings to ensure the experience is safe, meaningful, and accessible. Due to the high level of interest, it is likely that the camp will be delivered across two separate trips to accommodate as many women as possible while maintaining a quality experience for all participants.

While there will be costs involved to cover camping expenses, catering, resources, and other camp requirements, we are committed to keeping these costs as low as possible. Our goal is to make this experience affordable and accessible so that as many women as possible can participate and benefit from this special time on Country.

Away from the distractions of town, this camp will provide an opportunity for women to reconnect with themselves, each other, culture, and Country in a supportive and empowering environment.

Through shared experiences on Country, participants will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, strengthen their wellbeing, learn cultural knowledge, and connect with other strong women in a safe and nurturing space. Together, we will create opportunities for healing, reflection, laughter, and growth while embracing the wisdom, strength, and beauty of Country.

We appreciate your patience while we work through the planning process and look forward to sharing more information soon.

Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and belief in this vision. We can’t wait to bring women together on Country to build connections, create memories, and strengthen one another through culture, community, and wellbeing.

🤎 Pilbara Bush Remedy