KJ News
Walking the Talk: Sharing the Martu-Led Approach in Canberra
Martu travelled to the nation’s capital to present the Walking the Talk report and speak up for their Country, showing how the Martu-led KJ Model is creating real change and a clear pathway to Closing the Gap.
KJ’s Women and Families Program Represented at SNAICC 2025!
Martu from our Women’s and Families program proudly shared their story at the SNAICC Conference 2025, one of the largest gatherings of Indigenous peoples in the world. Speaking publicly for the first time, they highlighted how two-way learning — on Country and in playgroup — strengthens early childhood development, language, and leadership for families.
KJ recognised at the 2025 Pilbara Community Services Excellence Awards
KJ is proud to have been recognised at the 2025 Pilbara Community Services Excellence Awards, receiving three awards including Best Pilbara Organisation.
KJ Martu Rangers - Wiminyji Ninti (Northern Quoll Knowledge)
In a conservation partnership spanning over a decade, KJ Martu Rangers and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) are working together to protect the endangered wiminyji (northern quoll) in one of its last remaining refuges — Martu Country.
KJ honoured with ATSE Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award
KJ Martu Rangers Carol and Emilisha Williams travelled from their remote Pilbara community of Parnngurr to Melbourne to accept the 2024 Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award. The award was presented at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Awards Gala Dinner, where the Rangers represented KJ.
KJ Statement in response to the JYAC Newsletter Article, August 2024
JYAC released their August newsletter which included a section stating that JYAC is withdrawing permission for KJ Rangers to continue working on Martu country. The article contains several inaccuracies that we need to address.
Kartimarni patu, kartimarni wimi, kartimarni warrarn (Holding Warnman people, language and Country together)
Juneja-ya, kumujungku Warnman patu-ya wimijungku-ya. Pulkulpayi-ya warrarnja wantimanyiku.
In June, a group of Warnman people gathered to share their language. They were so happy to be on Warnman Country again.
Rare marsupial mole sighted
Excitement as rare marsupial mole sighted in Australian desert region rich with weird wildlife.
“This is your Country too”
KJ Martu Kunawarritji Ranger Elliot proudly told his baby girl Lavina, showing her the Country of his jamu (grandfather), his mother’s father.
A new generation of Rangers
A new generation of KJ Martu Jigalong Rangers has emerged, bringing the generational cycle full circle!