During the 2023 Kalyuku Ninti trip, 59 traditional owners from Martu and Kulyakartu native title determinations visited Wirnpa, one of the most powerful ancestral beings of the Jukurrpa (Dreaming). The purpose of the visit was to educate the younger generations about Wirnpa and the importance of respecting and caring for him and Country.

During a cultural exchange trip to celebrate collaboration and connections between Indigenous women ranger teams, a group of KJ Rangers from Punmu and Kunawarritji communities had an amazing opportunity to visit Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

Western Australian Governor Chris Dawson and his wife, Mrs Dawson, recently ventured to the remote East Pilbara community of Parnngurr to present Medals of the Order of Australia.

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.