About Me

My Journey as an Adnyamathanha Woman

Growing up in the Northern Flinders Ranges has shaped every aspect of who I am. As one of the few female Adnyamathanha cultural guides in the region, I carry a unique responsibility to share my Muda (culture) and heritage with visitors to our traditional lands.

From childhood, I've walked these ancient landscapes, learning from Elders about our traditional ways. The rich red earth, the weathered mountain ranges, and the resilient plants that sustain life here have all been my teachers alongside my community. Every rock formation, waterhole, and valley holds stories that have been passed down through countless generations—stories that I now share with those who join my tours.

My connection to this Yarta (country) runs deep through generations of my Adnyamathanha family. On the other side of my family, my great grandparents were part of the Stolen Generations and were brought to Adnyamathanha Yarta, where they, too, made their home. This history has given me a unique perspective that bridges different Aboriginal experiences—honouring both the deep cultural roots of my Adnyamathanha heritage and the resilience of those who found belonging here after displacement. Growing up with this dual heritage has given me an understanding of both cultural continuity and the impact of forced removal, shaping the way I share our stories, history, and traditions with others.

My Art Practice

My work as an artist is inseparable from my cultural identity. Each piece I create reflects my deep connection to Adnyamathanha Yarta and the teachings of my Elders. Through my art, I communicate both traditional and contemporary Aboriginal narratives, blending ancient symbols and stories with modern techniques.

These cultural stories explain our world and guide how we relate to Yarta, community, and spirit. When I paint, I'm not merely creating something decorative—I'm continuing a tradition of knowledge transmission that has sustained my people for thousands of years.

My artwork has gained recognition beyond our community, with pieces finding homes across Australia and internationally in countries including Italy, Argentina, Switzerland, Germany, and the USA. While this recognition is gratifying, the most meaningful aspect of my art practice is its role in bridging understanding between my community and the wider world.

For me, creating art is both a personal wellbeing practice and a powerful tool for sharing Muda. Each brushstroke connects me to my ancestors while creating new pathways for cultural understanding in contemporary Australia.

Cultural Guiding

Leading cultural tours to significant sites such as Akurra Adnya (Arkaroo Rock) and Sacred Canyon (Yura Mulka) allows me to share immersive experiences of Adnyamathanha Muda. When I guide visitors through these landscapes, I'm revealing layers of meaning that have accumulated over thousands of years of continuous culture.

As one of the only female Adnyamathanha guides in the area, I bring perspectives and knowledge that offer unique insights into our traditional Muda. Women's knowledge holds particular importance in understanding the complete picture of Aboriginal cultural heritage, and I'm privileged to share appropriate aspects of this knowledge with visitors.

My approach to cultural tourism centres on respect—for the land, for cultural protocols, and for the visitors who come with open hearts to learn. I believe that genuine understanding comes through personal connection, which is why I share my own story alongside traditional knowledge.

I’d love to welcome you on a tour and share the rich stories, landscapes, and Muda of Adnyamathanha Yarta with you—come walk with me and experience our land through my eyes.