Swan Hill Sobering Up Centre Opening
Opening of the Swan Hill Sobering Up Centre Friday 27 March | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Swan Hill, Wamba Wamba Country Under a clear, sun‑filled sky on Wamba Wamba Country in late March, community came together to celebrate the official opening of Ngwala’s Swan Hill Sobering Up Centre – a moment marked by pride […]
ATSI Student of the Year awarded to Isaiah
Left to right: Keremsah Guleoglu (Galiamble Team Leader), Isaiah Carey (Galiamble Residential Rehabilitation Worker), and Tye Hammersley (Acting Executive Manager of Residential Rehabilitation) Isaiah Carney – a worker at Galiamble, one of Ngwala’s Residential Rehabilitation Centres – has recently received the Uncle Norman Hunter Award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the […]
Ngwala’s Nikola leading the way!
Palawa woman Nikola McHamilton, Ngwala’s Grants, Funding & Projects Officer, had the incredible opportunity to attend the ECHO (Elevating Connections Healing Ourselves) First Nations Women’s Leadership Program in November last year. This highly competitive program received hundreds of applications for its 2025 intake, and Nikola was one of only 16 women across Victoria selected […]
Ngwala’s November 2025 In Service
On Thursday 20 and Friday 21 November, our incredible Ngwala staff came together for two days of connection, learning, and entertainment at the Melbourne Zoo for our November In Service. We started with a beautiful Welcome to Country by Uncle Tony Garvey, followed by a warm welcome from our CEO De-Joel Upkett. The group […]
Art is healing – the story of Renee
Art is healing. That is something that Winja Ulupna Women’s Recover Centre resident Renee has truly personified with her incredible paintings. The first painting she is standing with is called ‘Strong Sister’, and Renee told us that it was “done for my sister to represent family violence and for all the woman who have […]
Scarred Tree Smoking Ceremony in Baddaginnie
Under a scorching October sun, nestled along one of the many fingers of Baddaginnie Creek in Yorta Yorta country, stands a majestic scarred tree. A tree whose history and cultural significance will soon find a new home in the brand new offices of Ngwala Willumbong. Last week, at the foot of the gnarled giant, […]
Yitjawudik’s Goat Activation Project
It all started with goats… Yitjawudik Men’s Recovery Centre is a culturally safe, 24-hour residential rehabilitation centre for Aboriginal men living with alcohol and/or drug dependency. The site is home to several cheeky goats that have been escaping from their paddock, but this unlucky situation has sparked something unexpectedly powerful! After discussions with the on-site […]
Ngwala Management Forum
Our inspiring leaders gathered recently to chat all things Ngwala. On Wednesday 8 October, all of Ngwala’s management staff got together to discuss what’s on the horizon for the organisation. Below are some reflections from Ngwala’s CEO, De-Joel Upkett. ~ “It was great to have the opportunity to bring our Leadership and Management teams together for […]
Big Cuz Little Cuz Program
Having a big cuz is one of the best things you can have in your life! Are you a young person who’d like a Big Cuz to yarn with, have a laugh, and explore your goals? This one-on-one mentoring program connects Aboriginal youth with a trusted mentor. What to expect: Having a yarn Sharing a […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Ngwala’s Family Christmas Day events are back for 2025! Ngwala is excited to invite our community to our two Family Christmas Day events this December, bringing together culture, connection, and Christmas cheer! North & West Metro Family Christmas Day Date: Thursday 4 December Time: 11.00am – 3pm Location: Blak Pearl Studio (126 Moor Street, Fitzroy) […]
