KULINTJA PALYA


YULARA, NT

1-2 July

Ku Arts hosted a two-day intensive Kulintja Palya Cultural Strengthening Workshop for staff from our member art centres in Yulara. The workshop was facilitated by Dom Barry, a clinical psychologist and proud Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara man, alongside Andrew Groom, a former social worker now working with the Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Education Committee (PYEC).

Delivered as part of Ku Arts’ wellbeing and workforce support initiatives, Kulintja Palya provided a culturally grounded space for art centre staff to reflect, connect and strengthen their practice. Key topics covered included:

  • Vicarious trauma and strategies for support

  • Language development and culturally safe communication

  • The Art Centre Worker Phrase Book

  • Wellbeing and self-care practices for remote arts workers

This workshop reflects Ku Arts’ ongoing commitment to cultural safety, resilience and leadership in the Aboriginal arts sector. We thank Dom and Andrew for their deep insight and generosity in holding space for this important work.

 
 

Ku Arts acknowledges the support of our funding partners whose commitment enables our continued delivery of services and programs to benefit Aboriginal artists in South Australia.

 
Ku Arts