2025 Fullaship Garramilla Intensive

Photo: CisL team & 2025 Fellows with Dr Carmen Cubillo

The 2025 Fellows had an incredible week away in tropical Northern Territory filled with deep reflections, sharing stories, connecting with self, community and Country.

On the first day of the program we were blessed with a welcome by Uncle Dr Richard Fejo through a Satwater Ceremony, a well-known traditional practice for Larrakia people. Uncle Richard shared insights into kinship systems and how those structures can help guide how we manage relationships in the western world. He taught us methodologies the Fellows can adapt within their own communities and workplaces that support group decision-making and finding solutions. The afternoon ended with a trip to Litchfield National Park on Koongarakan Country with a swim to cool off.

The second day of the program was held at NTIBN. Shoutout to one of our deadly Alumni members, Hakon Dyrting, who made us feel very welcomed at his workplace. Aunty Steff Armstrong and Mark Nannup led the morning with a focus on revisiting the group’s values to reflect on how they have each been living out those values since the first intensive. Mark introduced the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) framework, breaking down each determinant and sharing his practices he uses to strengthen each domain.

Over lunch we heard from Gen Grieves about all the fantastic work she does through her businesses, sharing some of her story and advice to the Fellows about storytelling and self-determination. In the afternoon we had the opportunity to visit Children’s Ground and Minramana Aboriginal Community with Aunty Jackie, to learn about the amazing work they do across multiple communities to uplift and drive sustainable change. The Fellows were guided through a bush medicine workshop by Aunty Cheryl, teaching us the medicinal properties of the plants and the step-by-step process of how the bush medicine ointment is made. A beautiful way to end a huge day of yarning and connection.

The third day had a personal development focus, supporting each Fellow to think hard about their aspirations, their goals, what steps they can take towards that outcome and the impact it will have on the broader community, or on their own wellbeing. It was inspiring to hear how much passion each Fellow has for their community and families.

Photo: CisL team, Alumni & 2025 Fellows with Uncle Richie Fejo at Litchfield National Park.

On the final day of the program the Fellows were guided through a social and emotional wellbeing closing circle, facilitated by Dr Carmen Cubillo from Healing Circle Mob. They worked through deep reflections from the week and provided feedback, highlights and challenges of the week. In the afternoon we got to sit and listen to each Fellow present their ‘Who You?’ slideshow, hearing about cultural and family history, the people they look up to, who have supported them and their visions for the future. Some special moments shared that will strengthen each of the fellows relationships with one another.

A special thanks to Dr Richard Fejo, Gen Greives, Children’s Ground, Erin Reilly, Shaylene Carter, Aunty Jackie, Aunty Cheryl, NTIBN, Hakon Dyrting & Dr Carmen Cubillo for connecting with us on Larrakia Country. Culture is Life for the on-going support and commitment to young people across the Country. And to the 2025 Fellows for showing love, respect, and vulnerability, committing to your growth and defining your purpose during the week.