Martu communities gathered in Parnngurr to honour their Elders, including Muuki, who received the Order of Australia Medal. Martu adults and children also took part in various activities as they competed for the KJ Martu Cup.

KJ Rangers hone their sharpshooting skills and conquer tough terrain with corporate firearms and 4WD recovery training from Morning Star Training.

KJ Rangers rose to the challenge and completed realistic and practical remote first aid training. This intense and memorable experience left the Rangers feeling more confident handling real-life situations.

KJ Rangers enhanced their knowledge and skills for conducting safe and effective burns through two-way training.

Exciting new research has shown Aboriginal knowledge to be critical to understanding the phenomenon of these circles.

Rangers have undertaken a Wama Wangka trip to gather and carve warta (trees) for carving pilypin and jurna (‘hitting sticks’).

Social Ventures Australia reflects on Martu’s experiences and feelings about KJ’s impact on Martu communities over the past 10 years.

Ngurra Karti (The Getting Back Home) program has enabled Martu to return back to their communities in a timely manner. The program has reduced the time Martu spend in town and therefore exposure to toxic influences which exacerbate substance abuse, violence and destructive cycles or behaviours.

On the 15th of October, over 150 Martu gathered at Parnngurr community to celebrate and acknowledge their elders and recognise Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa’s 10 year anniversary. Martu travelled from Jigalong, Punmu, Kunawarritji, Newman, Warralong, Hedland and Bidyadanga to participate in the event.

Two-way collaboration with Martu learning contemporary waru (fire) management techniques and DBCA crews learning Martu rangers’ intimate knowledge of fire on country.