Gondwana Bushcraft

Minyangbul people have lived in the far-east of Northern New South Wales since the beginning of time. Their connection to country is unbroken.

The Minyangbul are a powerful cultural community.  Their knowledge of the traditions, language, songs and dance are retained by the families Elders.

River ‘Ngulinymi Balang’ Williams who is a local Gudjingburra Man original blood line connection to Wollumbin Valley’s working with Ja (Gondwana Bushcraft) and River's partner Elise formulated a strategy to strengthen the Minyangbul Community. 

This strategy involves growing and sharing the ongoing living cultural experience River still shares with his family including Minyangbul Uncle Lewis, Uncle Baz and Grandfather Uncle Arthur ‘Arty’ Williams.

This Crowd funding campaign is to bring Warlpiri Senior Culture and Law man Uncle Ned 'Jampijinpa' Hargraves to Minyangbul country. He has been wanting to come and share culture here for a few years now is the best opprtunity we have had for this cultural exchange.

April and May 2023 dates aligning with the 50th Anniversary of the Nimbin Aquarius Festival. We, Thank you for your support and look forward to sharing the sacred fire.

Uncle Ned and his assitant will travel from Yuendemu to Northern NSW in early April and will return near the end of May 2023. They are Invited to stay on Minyungbul Country at a culturally safe location.

These are the travel and stay costs expected.

Travel from Yuendemu to Alice Springs $200 fuel

Then they will Travel (Fly) from Alice Springs to Coolangatta 2 x $800

Transfer from Coolangatta to Wollumbin Valley Base $100

Total $2000 Arrival travel costs including food and drinks.

Staying at Base budget $500 per week for food and expenses.

Over 7 weeks is $3500.

Plus contribution to Base Village $200 per week over 7 weeks $1400

Travelling whilst in the Valley Fuel and Vehicle Budget $150 per week over 7 weeks Total $1050 

Return Travel Expenses match the incoming travel costs of $2000.

Total Costs for Uncle Ned Hargraves Cultural Exchange visit is $10,000