healthy, active & Strong communities through the power of sport & Recreation

We drive change and improve lives, utilising culturally safe sport and health promotion programs.

Sport - it’s not just a game

Sports participation is essential for young Aboriginal people to overcome social barriers to achieving holistic wellbeing and to find a sense of empowerment. Our programming incorporates our values and traditions and promotes cultural connection, social and emotional wellbeing, and skill development to lift up our future leaders.

we are

garnduwa

amboorny

wirnan

We are an Aboriginal-owned and run not-for-profit organisation operating in the Kimberley region of North West Australia.

Our name, derived from languages within the Kullarri, Malarabah, and Wirnan regions, means

‘big mob of people coming together to do something’

We work toward supporting townships and Aboriginal communities throughout the Kimberley.

Our focus areas are health and wellbeing, education, employment, and capacity building. Our vehicles for change are sport and culture.

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Sport programming takes off in Balgo
Sport programming takes off in Balgo

The remote Aboriginal Community of Balgo, 280 kms south of Halls Creek, within the Tjurabalan region is seeing incredible rates of community participation in sport programming following a recent partnership commitment between Garnduwa and the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation. The Partnership has seen Garnduwa commit funding for 30 hours a week dedicated to sport programming. Lolanthe Fitzgerald, the Project Manager of the Balgo Youth Engagement Strategy, spoke to us about the impact sport is having in Balgo Community

Community Recreation Officers build capacity in Noonkanbah
Community Recreation Officers build capacity in Noonkanbah

Our Community Recreation Officers have played a pivotal role in activating the Noonkanbah and One Arm Point communities throughout Term 1 with consistent programming and attendance.

Kimberley Spirit Program Welcomes Simone Haugh as Manager
Kimberley Spirit Program Welcomes Simone Haugh as Manager

We sat down with Simone to learn about the journey that led her to the Kimberley Spirit role, and what her plans are moving forward with the active and well established program.

Deadly Democracy: Young leaders drive electoral participation and awareness through codesigned program.
Deadly Democracy: Young leaders drive electoral participation and awareness through codesigned program.

Two young leaders, Aaron Sampi and Sareema Tomlinson have completed a six-month placement with Garnduwa that saw them lead various youth engagement initiatives as well as develop their own professional capacities.

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how we make an impact

We develop meaningful partnerships with remote Aboriginal communities and service providers, co-design best practice programs, and embed our values of culture, community, and leadership throughout.

kimberley active

communities

Building the capacity of Kimberley communities to implement and deliver sustainable and self-sufficient sport and recreation programs.

Encouraging Kimberley youth to further enhance their natural talents and realise their potential as strong community organisers and persons of influence.

active leaders

The Kimberley Region’s recognised football talent pathway for young aspiring athletes. Prioritising on and off-field development and education.

Kimberley Spirit

making her mark

Exploring the barriers and facilitators of participation in sport for Women in Kimberley communities.

our partners

Our funding partners maintain a commitment to and belief in our work and impact. We partner with a huge range of organisations, schools, communities and individuals to create life-changing programs in the Kimberley. We are always looking for new opportunities to build and strengthen relationships.

our supporters are making a difference

you can too

  • Partner

    If your organisation wants to connect and collaborate to make immediate and long-lasting impacts in the Kimberley

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  • volunteer

    Sign up to participate in our programming, learn new skills, connect with Aboriginal culture and community and positively impact the lives of Kimberley people.

    Get involved

  • Work with us

    We are always searching for passionate individuals dedicated to our vision of healthy, active and strong Aboriginal communities.

    Careers

GARNDUWA ACKNOWLEDGES THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS ACROSS THE KIMBERLEY.

WE COME FROM THE RIVER, THE DESERT, THE SEASIDE.

WE ACKNOWLEDGE ELDERS, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE ONGOING CONTRIBUTION OUR PEOPLE MAKE TO BETTER ENRICH OUR LIVES.

THROUGH OUR COMMUNITIES, WE GROW STRONG.

THROUGH LEADERSHIP, WE PAVE THE WAY.

THROUGH CULTURE, OUR SONGS LAST FOREVER.