The women’s group, an initiative of Griffith Aboriginal Medical Centre, includes women aged between 21 and 70 who meet each month to connect and share cultural knowledge.
The group is named ‘Minhi Mingaan’, a phrase in the Wiradjuri language meaning ‘Little Sister, Big Sister’.
Vickie Simpson, Program Director of Griffith Aboriginal Women’s Group, said, “The tour was an opportunity to visit other communities and places of cultural significance to learn, share, and bond.”
“Some of the group had never had these opportunities before and to do it in a culturally safe and inclusive environment strengthened their connection to each other, Culture, and Country.”
The group had the opportunity to visit Mildura, Mungo National Park, Menindee Lakes, Broken Hill, Silverton, Wilcannia and Ivanhoe.
“We came together as Aboriginal women to yarn, laugh, and share experiences and stories. We were able to make connections and visit places of significance in Menindee such as the old mission and the lakes, as well as visiting Mungo and undertaking a tour, walking on the sand as well as visiting the tourist information centre,” Vickie said.
“The trip to Mungo inspired the women to create a special logo which represented them as a collective which they will now use. Some of the women have family connections to Menindee and the trip provided them an opportunity to reconnect with their family and roots.”
If you want to apply for an Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grant, but you’re not sure how, you can get help from your local Aboriginal Affairs NSW Regional Team.
