Social-Emotional Wellbeing & Positive Choices

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language groups

Nauiyu

community base

On Country

focus

Local voice

first

"We meet communities where they're at and provide what they need — flexible, not a set menu."

John Bonson & Ingrid Schreiner — Mamulbak founders

Youth & community

Positive Choices Program

We support local people of all ages, young and old, to make positive choices that lead to a healthier future grounded in cultural pride, connection to Country,
and community support.

Minimising Risk - Activities designed to reduce risky behaviours and provide positive alternatives for youth and community members.
Healthy Hobbies - Encouraging traditional activities, sports, and on-Country excursions that strengthen identity and community bonds.
Future Focus - Promoting positive life pathways through education, cultural pride, and connection to Elders and tradition.

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Yarning & safe spaces

Men's & Women's Groups

We facilitate regular yarning circles and workshops to ensure local voices are heard and respected, which creates safe spaces for honest conversation about health, family, and community life.

Safe Spaces - Providing a platform to discuss health, family, and social topics, including domestic violence prevention and suicide intervention.
Linking Services - Bridging the gap between the community and service providers, counsellors, and clinicians where they're needed.
Advocacy - Representing grassroots aspirations to government and funding bodies, and ensuring community voice shapes policy.

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Healing on Country

On-Country Healing & Respite

We believe that true healing happens through connection to land and spirit. Country is medicine, and our programs bring people back to it.

Homeland Camps - Organising logistics and transport for family groups to return to Country for respite and cultural exchange.
Healing with Nature - Utilising our unique connection with dingoes and Country to provide spiritual and emotional relief.
Knowledge Sharing - Creating opportunities for Elders to share traditional knowledge with younger generations in a safe environment.

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Work & enterprise

Employment & Social Enterprise

Wellbeing includes the dignity of work and the opportunity for growth. We create jobs that value tradition and expertise, while supporting pathways for Indigenous economic independence.

Cultural Advisors – We employ local people as cultural advisors, providing sustainable jobs that value and honour traditional knowledge.
Training Pathways – Work-ready programmes in eco-tourism and land management, creating sustainable careers rooted in Country.
Artist Support & Shop – We promote unsung local artists and aim to provide a space to showcase and sell art, craft, soap, pottery, bush jams, chutney, and other locally made products. This will complement, not replicate, the work of existing local art centres.

Featured photo is Kieren Karritpul McTaggart from Merrepen Arts - Aboriginal Art Gallery Nauiyu Daly River NT Australia

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Our partners

Stronger Together

Our work is made possible through the support of community stakeholders, partner organisations, and supporters who share our commitment to culture, wellbeing, and local opportunity.