McGrathNicol & Red Dust Walking Towards a Future in Reconciliation

Being on country teaches you a lot about Australia but also allows someone to reconsider what it means to be Australian.

At Red Dust we strive to give our supporters and partners an in-depth experience of the things, places and people who we are passionate about working with, access to First Nations knowledge and cultural perspectives. This is something we believe is crucial in the shared journey of reconciliation.

Our most recent trip with McGrathNicol, a longstanding partner of ours, was a moment of connection and awakening and as a result lifelong memories and friendships were cemented.

The On Country trip saw Red Dust host ten staff members from McGrath Nicol. During the trip we were able to share with them sacred places, history and information regarding the lives of First Nations people from the central desert region. We showed them petroglyphs older than the pyramids, taught them how to make traditional bush medicine and shared its intended health benefits. Through this they were able to develop a personal appreciation for Country that they can now carry with them as they return to their own homes.

Making Bush Medicine

Seeing our facilitators, Alan Palmer and Tyrone Lynch provide an unforgettable experience was a highlight. Recognising the impact their presence had on each person from McGrathNicol resulted in giving the the team a renewed sense of identity and pride in being an Australian.

Being able to grow the partnership between Red Dust and McGrathNicol means walking together into a shared the future and gives them a greater insight into the value of the work our program teams do.

“Thank you for organising, one of the best experiences I’ve been invited to be part of"

- Participant

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Acknowledgments

  • McGrathNicol