Traditional dance performed as part of Corroboree Under The Stars. A visit to Kalumburu and Corroboree in Kununurra May 22, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan Kalumburu is the most remote permanent settlement in Western Australia and is located on the King Edward River, 550 kilometres from Kununurra.The Governor and Mrs Dawson spent time in the community today, meeting with local residents and learning more about the work being done to empower and support the community. Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation (KAC)Led by a board of directors and CEO Madeline Gallagher-Dann, the KAC is focused on delivering enterprise and development opportunities for the community and is committed to the conservation of its natural heritage. The Governor and Mrs Dawson with representatives from the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation. L-R Madeline Gallagher-Dann, David Hudson, Ashlyn Hassett, Matthew Waina. Kalumburu Remote Community SchoolFirst up was a visit to the local school, hearing about the KindiLink program and visiting the primary and high school students.Kindilink is a play and learn initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are not yet old enough to be enrolled in school. Parents and caregivers also attend the program and undertake activities with the children that encourage learning. When the Governor and Mrs Dawson visited the class, they were having a dance class to Hickory Dickory Dock by Baker Boy followed by morning tea.The Primary class was undertaking a math lesson and high school students who have undertaken a Certificate II in Hospitality and barista training prepared coffees and morning tea. KindiLink participants all smiles during morning tea. The Governor spoke with parents on the success they've seen from the KindiLink program. Careful concentration during morning tea. KindiLink participants all smiles during morning tea. The Governor chatted with parents and caregivers of children in the KindiLink program. Children in the KindiLink program enjoy dancing to Baker Boy. The Governor addresses primary school students. The Governor and Mrs Dawson viewed a math class underway. Having undertaken a Cert II in Hospitality, students prepared barista made coffees. Kalumburu High School students serve morning tea The Governor and Mrs Dawson with Kalumburu Remote Community School representatives. Kalumburu High School Tramulla Strong Women’s GroupThe Tramulla Strong Women’s Group are passionate women within the community who come together to look at ways of raising and overcoming issues facing their people. The Governor and Mrs Dawson listened to some of their concerns including housing and the challenges of accessing community services in a remote community. Visiting the missionKalumburu Mission has serviced the region since 1908 when the Benedictines first landed at Mission Bay on board the lugger San Salvador.The Governor and Mrs Dawson were shown through the on site museum which contains many artefacts and historical pieces telling the story of the area and it’s people. Corroboree Under The StarsAs the sun set, the Governor and Mrs Dawson witnessed a traditional Corroboree by the Miriwoong Gajerrong people at the Corroboree Under the Stars event. Presented by the Waringarri Arts Centre, it was a showcase of the local Aboriginal culture and art young children participating and singing and performing alongside the adults, many of which for the first time. Post navigation The Ord River Scheme, Community Kitchen and Art in the ParkOut and about in Kununurra View all Articles
