2019 Aboriginal Culture and

Experience Program Anglicare Australia Members

4 – 10 June 2019

Acknowledgement Anglicare NT acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and Owners of this country and we pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise the widespread and many harmful impacts of colonisation and commit to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people towards justice and reconciliation.

Message from Anglicare NT Chief Executive Officer, Dave Pugh

In 2019, Anglicare NT is excited to be offering Anglicare Australia member agencies the chance to participate in an Aboriginal culture and experience tour. Anglicare Australia together with Anglicare NT has coordinated the participation of Anglicare Australia members attendance at the Garma

Festival for the past three years. Often the cost of attending Garma is prohibitive for many agencies, hence Anglicare NT proposing a more affordable alternative in 2019.

About the Tour Guides

As host of the tour, Anglicare NT support staff includes:

Executive Manager Community Support and Access, Terry Cleary

Senior Aboriginal Advisor, Leonie Patterson

Highlights

A six-day tour of Darwin, Katherine and Barunga in the Northern Territory

Pre-tour online cross-cultural training

Attending a unique dining experience in Darwin at a local Aboriginal owned café

Taking part in a once in a lifetime celebration of Aboriginal music, culture and sport at the internationally renowned Barunga Festival

Develop cultural awareness and learn about the unique heritage, strengths and culture of Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory

Meet with Traditional Owners and local Aboriginal controlled organisations

Visit one of the world’s premier National Parks, the Nitmiluk National Park

General Overview

The tour commences in Darwin on the morning of Wednesday 5 June and has been designed to coincide with the annual Barunga Festival. Participants will need to arrive in Darwin by Tuesday 4 June, with accommodation on this date also included in participant costs. The tour concludes around midday on Monday 10 June, with participants arriving back in Darwin.

Pre-tour Tuesday 4 June Participants arrive in Darwin

Day One Wednesday 5 June Tour commences in Darwin

Day Two Thursday 6 June Darwin to Katherine

Day Three Friday 7 June Katherine and surrounds

Day Four Saturday 8 June Barunga Festival

Day Five Sunday 9 June Barunga Festival

Day Six Monday 10 June Katherine to Darwin

Participants need to make their own arrangements regarding travelling to and from Darwin, noting that for those departing Darwin on Monday 10 June you will need to allow enough time to be at the airport, prior to your flight departure time.

Cost

$1,970 per person – covers costs related to all events (i.e. welcome dinner, Nitmiluk Cruise, Barunga Festival) accommodation and meals. To register, see the Registration Form and Payment information located on page, noting that both registration and payments are to be received by 30 April 2019.

Weather and Conditions

During the months from May until October the weather in the Top End of the Northern Territory is typically characterised as warm, dry and sunny days with beautiful cool nights. Temperatures typically range from 22 to 32°C (70.9 - 89.2°F), and humidity levels are much lower, around 60 to 65 per cent. Days are warm and evenings can cool down to around 13°C. It is not uncommon that overnight temperatures in Katherine fall below 10°C. It is essential to keep up a high fluid intake (plain water is best) to avoid dehydration (particularly important if you have been in transit and travelling from southern states) and it is advisable to wear a broad-brimmed hat to guard against sunburn.

Behaviour and Dress Standards

You are requested to observe and respect local Aboriginal protocols. Remember that Traditional Owners are warmly welcoming you onto their country. Traditional Owners that you meet may have different perceptions, priorities and preoccupations to those of mainstream Australia. Be patient and try to leave at home your expectations of how things are learnt, and how events should run.

Other important considerations include:

Treat people with respect to build trust and avoid making assumptions about the way people should look or behave.

Identity can be very personal, so do not assume that Aboriginal people you meet will have the same level of cultural attachment, understanding and values

Aboriginal people learn by observation, by looking and listening. Asking too many questions can be inappropriate. So, when you have questions, choose them carefully and pose them thoughtfully

Respect Aboriginal people’s personal space

Please exercise courtesy and sensitivity when taking photographs – seek the permission of the subjects. Please do not take close-ups, or photographs of small groups, particularly in the women’s programs and men’s programs cultural and health sessions.

Treat the old people with the greatest of respect – they are the holders of the knowledge and the power.

Participants should be conscious that dress standards often vary from what is considered acceptable at your home, particularly when travelling to remote locations and / or engaging with Aboriginal people. To avoid causing any offence, participants should consider dressing conservatively and displaying too much skin, for Aboriginal people is often seen as drawing inadvertent attention, not appropriate and disrespectful.

Aim for a sensible wardrobe, practical and covered shoes and include a hat to protect you from the elements. Sunscreen will also be available from Anglicare NT staff supporting the tour.

Ask permission to take an individual’s photograph. The use of images for promotional or commercial use without permission is not permitted.

Meals and Accommodation

All Darwin and Katherine accommodation and meals (three meals per day) will be organised by Anglicare NT, for participants which includes the nights of Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9 June. Accommodation will be shared between two people in a two bedroom cabin, unless participants specify other requirements which may incur additional costs. Please ensure you advise of preferences around sharing accommodation, as well as any dietary requirements when registering to attend. While in Darwin participants will spend two nights staying in two bedroom cabins at the Discovery Parks Darwin, located around 12 kilometres from Darwin city at 11 Farrell Crescent, Winnellie. While in Katherine and attending the Barunga Festival, participants will spend four nights staying in either motel rooms or shared cabins at the Knotts Crossing Resort, located on the corner of Giles and Cameron Streets, in Katherine.

About the Barunga Festival

Anglicare NT will provide participants with tickets to the annual Barunga Festival, an iconic celebration of remote Indigenous Australian life through music, sport and culture. The Festival attracts around 4,000 attendees from all over the world, who descend upon the small remote community to camp and take part in a program of music, sport, traditional arts and cultural activities over the 3-day long weekend in June each year. The Festival falls on the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend each year (all states and territories excluding Western Australia). Festival highlights include:

the Barunga Art Prize

didgeridoo competition

story telling

traditional dance

spear throwing

damper making

outstanding displays of sporting ability in AFL, softball and basketball The Barunga Festival uniquely blends music, sport and culture, with a strong emphasis on cultural exchange and collaboration Barunga is a dry community, and the Festival is a strictly drug and alcohol free event. Please note there will be police checks on the road to Barunga and our vehicles may be searched, along with others attending the event. Tour participants are guests on Jawoyn land and must respect the community and stay within Festival areas and camping grounds. For more information on the Festival, visit https://www.barungafestival.com.au

Registration and Payment The Registration/Tax Invoice Form is located at pages 9 and 10.

Participants will need to register and make payment by 30 April 2019.

To register email April Hines at ahines@anglicare-nt.org.au or phone (08) 8985 0000. Noting registration numbers are limited to 10 people.

Draft Program Schedule (Subject to Change)

Tuesday 4th June - Darwin

Pre-tour commencement

Participants arrive in Darwin and make their own way to accommodation booked through Anglicare NT

Discovery Parks, Darwin (two bedroom cabins) https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/caravan-parks/northern-territory/darwin-darwin

Day One - Wednesday 5th June - Darwin

9.00am – 9.15am Participants meet Anglicare NT tour ‘hosts’ at accommodation and travel by bus to Anglicare NT Head Office located at Winnellie

9.30am – 11.30am Anglicare representatives welcomed by Anglicare NT Chief Executive Officer, Dave Pugh

- Welcome to Country by Larrakia Nation representative

- Introductions and tour briefing by Anglicare NT hosts

12.00pm – 2.00pm Lunch at the Aboriginal Bush Traders

- Meet with Renee Long, CEO of the NT Indigenous Business Network

- Discussion about supporting Aboriginal businesses in the Northern Territory

2.30pm – 3.30pm Meet with Aboriginal-controlled organisation’s representatives (TBC)

4.00pm – 5.00pm Tour of Darwin and surrounds

5.30pm – 7.00pm Dinner and sunset at the Salty Plum Café

- Welcome to country and ukulele singing with Ali Mills

- Team de-brief of days activities

7.30pm – 8.00pm Return to accommodation at Discovery Parks, Darwin

Day Two - Thursday 6th June - Darwin to Katherine

8.00am – 9.00am Breakfast at Discovery Parks, Darwin

9.00am – 9.15am Team briefing of days activities

9.45am – 2.00pm Travel to Katherine (309kms) - includes a stopover lunch at Pine Creek

2.00pm – 4.00pm Meet with Anglicare NT Regional Office staff

Meet with Aunty May Rosas (Wardaman / Dagoman Elder)

4.00pm – 5.00pm Check into accommodation at Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine

5.30pm – 7.00pm Barbeque dinner with Anglicare NT Katherine Office staff

7.00pm – 7.30pm Team de-brief of days activities

7.30pm – 8.00pm Return to accommodation at Knotts Crossing Resort

Day Three - Friday 7th June - Katherine

6.30am – 9.00am Breakfast at Knotts Crossing Resort

9.00am – 9.20am Team briefing of days activities

10.00am – 11.30am Visit to a local Aboriginal art gallery

1.00pm – 2.00pm Lunch at Nitmiluk (means Cicada Place) Tourist Centre

2.30pm – 4.00pm Cultural training with Jawoyn Traditional Owners

4.30pm – 8.00pm Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Dinner Cruise

8.00pm – 9.00pm Return to accommodation at Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine

Day Four - Saturday 8th June – Barunga

7.00am – 9.00am Breakfast at Knotts Crossing Resort

9.00am – 9.20am Team briefing of days activities

10.00am – 11.00am Travel to Barunga Festival (82km – approximately 1 hour)

11.00pm – 6.30pm Barunga Festival (includes lunch and dinner)

6.30pm – 7.30pm Return to accommodation at the Knotts Crossing Resort

Day Five - Sunday 9th June - Barunga

7.00am – 9.00am Breakfast at Knotts Crossing Resort

9.00am – 9.20am Team briefing of days activities

10.00am – 11.00am Travel to Barunga

11.00pm – 5.30pm Barunga Festival (includes lunch)

5.30pm – 6.30pm Return to accommodation at the Knotts Crossing

7.30pm – 9.00pm Dinner at Knotts Crossing Resort

Day Six - Monday 10th June – Katherine to Darwin

6.30am – 8.00am Breakfast at Knotts Crossing Resort

8.30am - noon Check out of accommodation and travel to Darwin (309kms, approximately 3hrs and 15mins)

Return flights at Darwin International Airport (after 1pm)

End of trip

2019 Aboriginal Culture and Experience Program

Hosted by Anglicare NT Ho

Tuesday 4 June – Monday 10 June 2019

Registration Form/Tax Invoice ABN: 76 605 552 494

Personal Details

Title: ( Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/other)

Given Name/s: Last Name:

Name to appear on Name Badge:

Organisation:

Position:

Postal Address:

City/Suburb: State: Postcode:

Telephone: Mobile:

Email:

Special Requirements (e.g., Dietary needs, mobility and access needs, accommodation requests)

Special requests for accommodation may incur additional costs.

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Method of Payment Registration and payment must be received by 30 April 2019. Registrations will be not confirmed until payment is received. Note: Credit Card and Cheque facilities are not available. Preferred Payment method is by Electronic Bank Transfer.

Electronic Bank Transfer

Account Name: Anglicare NT Bank: BSB: 035302 Account No: 465460 Account name: Anglicare NT

Remittance Advice Please email remittance to the Executive Assistant on the details below, noting your full name.

Return your Registration Form and Remittance to: April Hines

Executive Assistant Phone: (08) 8985 0000 Email: ahines@anglicare-nt.org.au

Cancellation Policy In the case of cancellation, the participants must inform the Executive Assistant, in writing, of their inability to attend. Substitutions will be accepted after 30 April 2019. By registering, you agree to the terms of the cancellation policy.