The Ngwala NAIDOC 2026 Hoodie
To celebrate NAIDOC 2026 one of Ngwala’s resident artists Tara-Rose Butterworth-Gonebale created this incredible snake design for our annual NAIDOC hoodie. We asked her to tell us the story of this powerful work of art. “This artwork tells the story of strength, survival and spirit — honouring 50 years of Deadly, and the powerful legacy […]
Koorie Academy vs Ngwala Willumbong – NAIDOC 2026 Basketball Game
The Koorie Academy 2026 NAIDOC Community Day polished off a massive NAIDOC week at Monash University, our east in Clayton. There was a huge clinic for the kids run by the incredible Koorie Academy crew, a big feed, incredible performances from Breanna Lee Wilson and the main event – Ngwala vs Koorie Academy on the hardwood! […]
Ngwala Representing at 2026 NAIDOC March
The NAIDOC March here in Naarm has always been more than just a protest. It is a celebration of culture, a defiant statement of survival, a family reunion, a breathing art gallery, a modern day Ngargee, an honouring of Elders, a refusal to be silenced and one more chapter in our collective story. The 2026 March was a bold […]
Healing Through Connection
At Winja Ulupna, healing and transformation often happen through connection – sharing a space, sharing experiences, and supporting one another along the journey. Community living is at the heart of what we do, and every day we see the women encourage, uplift, and cheer each other on. This was certainly true for Sonya and Michelle, who arrived at Winja […]
Koorie Academy Partnership
https://youtu.be/K_zfgzCJBo8 Ngwala Willumbong is proud to be walking alongside the Koorie Academy as a major sponsor over the next three years. Koorie Academy is a not for profit organisation based in Naarm that provides culturally-safe basketball programs that engage with the younger generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Their clinics empower youth through the sport of […]
Community Day at our New Head Office!
We are really grateful to everyone who came along to our new head office in Prahran for our Community Open Day! It meant a lot to welcome so many of our elders, community, staff, partners, and supporters into the space and share that moment together. Standing together under the scar tree in our lobby, we marked […]
Swan Reach Sobering Up Centre Grand Opening!
Last week Ngwala Willumbong celebrated the grand opening of our brand new Swan Reach Sobering Up Centre. For months our Public Intoxication Response Team has poured their blood, sweat and tears into converting an old homestead into a tranquil sanctuary in the heart of Gunaikurnai Country. Sitting on a gorgeous 2.2 hectares only […]
Swan Hill NAIDOC Ball Winners!
The Swan Hill NAIDOC Ball was held last week and a couple of beloved Ngwala Staff members walked away with huge awards! Allira Fry received the award for Recognition and Distinguished Service to the Community and Oliver Wise was honoured as Person of the Year! This dynamic sibling duo (even though they both insist […]
Culturally Safe Mental Health First Aid
Ngwala had another group of staff earn their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid accreditation this week. This incredible course equips us with the skills to provide mental health first aid in a culturally safe and informed way, covering areas like crisis intervention, self-care strategies and destigmatising mental health issues. Ngwala […]
Sun’s Out, Veg Out!
Veg Out is back down at the St Kilda Community Gardens, just in time for the sunshine! Come join us every fortnight for a hearty BBQ feed and a yarn or two with community surrounded by gorgeous gardens and incredible people. Veg Out is every second Monday from 11am.All are welcome. Remaining dates for […]
