On Country Experiences
On Country Experiences
On Country Experiences
On Country Experiences
On Country Experiences
On Country Experiences
NNCA Traditional Dancers
NNCA Traditional Dancers
NGARAN NGARAN CULTURE AWARENESS
Operating on the South Coast of NSW, Australia on Yuin Country, Est. 2011, Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness is an Aboriginal owned and operated Cultural service provider helping the wider community understand koori culture.
On Country Experiences
Yuin Retreat
The traditional custodians of Yuin country invite you to come, walk and listen to a sacred dreaming of country…
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Culture & Responsive Training
CCRT is appropriate for any group that has had limited or no introduction to Aboriginal people and culture...
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NNCA - Traditional Dancers
NNCA Dancers are offering 2 dynamic performance packages with up to 20 dances available...
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BRING BACK THE WARRIOR
Episode 1:
Bring Back the Warrior - The Philosophy
I welcome you to buy into the process with the first episode diving into the what, why & how we will take on the journey of bringing back the warrior once again. Understanding that the warrior is more than the staunch protector or man of war, he also is the provider, mentor, listener, lover, nurturer & brother. I speak to the 3 big moments of my life that have shaped me to be where I am today, also I talk about a promise to help men change their lives for the better.
BRING BACK THE WARRIOR
Episode 4:
Jamie Thomas - The man in the arena
The first ever BBTW guest is Jamie Thomas on our platform sharing leadership, insight & vulnerability, a powerful discussion with a man who has experienced our work along with an incredible journey to where he is now. Jamie is now leading in the space of his modality Wayapa Wuurrk connecting people back to caring for mother earth with an Indigenous focus for universal healing. - wayapa.com
BRING BACK THE WARRIOR
Episode 6:
Jack Bulman - Creating safe space
Today’s guest is Jack Bulman from Mibbinbah Spirit Healing, a health charity for Indigenous people, Jack has a wealth of experience in the male health sector & was instrumental in creating what we know is the ‘safe space’. Pure, positive & healthy spaces are one of the best methodologies to enhance our wellbeing and healing. Jack shares his own powerful and unique story that unveils one of the core reasons he does what he does today.
BRING BACK THE WARRIOR
Episode 8:
Joe Williams - Journeying into the enemy within
This episode has it all, the dynamic outspoken but ultra respectful Joe Williams, a Wiradjuri/Wolgalu man that has done a lot in his life thus far. Joe unveils some of the ups and downs of being a NRL star to becoming a division champion in boxing, he then delves into arguably his biggest battle - the battle with ‘The Enemy Within’. The people and the connections he has made since that day is truly incredible to hear and experience. The power of connecting to his country & culture was crucial on his healing journey, this was key to enhance & fully understand his pathway through life day to day. Joe has his own book & business called The Enemy Within, he also facilitates a range of different workshops and keynotes around Australia and overseas. - joewilliams.com.au
BRING BACK THE WARRIOR
Episode 10:
The marathon to New York with Layne Brown
The macro & micro of running a marathon is truly a science, this is something Indigenous people are genetically built for, long periods of time travelling on our feet. Meet Layne Brown, a proud Yuin man who can break down the art of running so it can be enjoyed by people of all shapes and sizes.
BRING BACK THE WARRIOR
Episode 12:
Speaking the old language with Clark Webb
Taking on what the old people carried to pass down,to the next generation of First Nations mob. Join me as I bring brother Clark Webb into the BBTW space, we take a trip into his unique journey that oozes humility, passion, commitment, dedication & leadership. Yet again another awesome yarn with a brother helping to bring back the warrior within once more. @wajaanayaam @bularri_muurlay_nyanggan
Mountain Dreaming
"This tour gave me more than I could have imagined. Since my two tours of the mountain my own connection to Country and spiritual journey through life have greatly improved".
Impactful Experience
"I took my family - including my 84 year old grandmother - back to Yuin country to experience and discover our misplaced Yuin culture with the help of Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness. Dwayne and his team were incredibly helpful and thoughtful throughout the whole process".
What a weekend
"I had such a magical experience walking up Gulaga Mountain and experiencing her hidden treasures. Dwayne and his family were so welcoming and generous with sharing their culture with me, it was a real honor".
“Spirituality - both Aboriginal and personal”
"This wasn't just a tour, where sacred sites were pointed out, but we had the privilege to be welcomed into the ceremonies and experiences first hand".
“A rare first hand experience of Aboriginal culture”
"I had never experienced anything like this tour before. Over the course of a weekend, the Ngaran Ngaran team introduce you to stories of Aboriginal history, lore and spirituality".
ANU Student
"I think that one man is doing more for cultural awareness than innumerable day-long courses with powerpoint slides and youtube clips could ever do".
ANU Student
"It was an absolute pleasure and honour to meet Dwayne and his family, and hear their stories/experiences. The trip up to Gulaga was extremely rewarding on several different levels as I learnt a lot of personal lessons in addition to information about Indigenous culture".
Photographs by:
James Horan, Erinna Ford & Jim Klapsogiannis
