CENTRAL AUSTRALIA INDIGENOUS IMMERSION PROPOSAL
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ST PETER'S LUTHERAN COLLEGE
2021
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
INDIGENOUS IMMERSION
PROPOSAL
ANANGU PITJANTJATJARA YANKUNYTJATJARA LANDS,
ULURU & KINGS CANYON
Red Earth immersions give young people the opportunity to make
meaningful, personal connections with remote Indigenous Australia.
We have longstanding relationships with remote communities and homelands where traditional
Aboriginal culture still lives strong, so students can stay on Country with Traditional Owners and
their families.
During the immersion, students work on community projects chosen and guided by Traditional
Owners, and learn about the rich culture of the land directly from the custodians of the land.
Whether they are hiking to sacred sites, throwing a fishing line in the creek, kicking a footy with
local kids, or sharing stories around the campfire, the goal is always to facilitate personal
connections and allow students to develop a first-hand understanding of the challenges and beauty
of modern life in remote Indigenous communities.
This is reconciliation in action.
www.redearth.edu.au | 02 9223 3833 | info@redearth.edu.au
Red Earth Organisation, Level 3, 223 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
ITINERARY
20/09/21 - 29/09/21
Please note that this is an initial itinerary, and may change due to the customary obligations of our Indigenous partners.
Day 1 - Yulara (Uluru) Days 5-8 - Yunyarinyi Homeland
Early morning flight to Yulara Welcome to Country Ceremony
Land in Yulara and set up camp Community service project work
Tour and sunset viewing of Uluru with Bush medicine and food walk
a local guide Basket weaving with Elders
Hunt for (and eat) Maku - witchetty grubs!
Day 2 - Kings Canyon Learn Inma traditional dance & storytelling
4WD bus to Kings Canyon Help out at the local primary school
Guided tour of the spectacular "Rim Walk" Punu and painting workshop with Elders
Set up camp and hold first reflection Cook for and eat with community
Stories by the campfire
Days 3-4 - Walalkarra Homeland Nightly reflections on the immersion
Drive to the APY Lands in South Australia
Learn about tracking animals and water in Day 9 - Yulara
the desert Travel North back to Yulara
Try some local bush tucker - honey ants or Explore the "Valley of the Winds" walk
kangaroo tail could be on the menu around Kata Tjuta
Hike out to a huge natural rock hole in the Final reflection and debrief
desert and hear the stories of that place
Make spears and do some target practice Day 10 - Return Home
Cook for and eat with host community Fly home in the afternoon
www.redearth.edu.au | 02 9223 3833 | info@redearth.edu.au
Red Earth Organisation, Level 3, 223 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
SAFETY
Safety is our number one priority, and as such we have devoted an entire
section of our website to it - https://www.redearth.edu.au/safety/
We stay in safe, fenced-off areas on private homelands away from the centres of towns
There will be at least two Red Earth team members and two school staff with the
students at all times who have been briefed on the dangers of the area
Immersion Leaders are professionally trained and certified in remote area first-aid,
4WD off-road driving, and hold bronze medallions in life saving for swimming activities
A remote first-aid kit, satellite phone, emergency location beacon, and 4WD vehicle
are kept with the group at all times
Most importantly, our partner Traditional Owners and Elders will be guiding all
cultural activities and community projects with their wealth of local knowledge
A safety briefing is held each morning to remind students of the potential dangers
involved in the day's activities and locations
All safety equipment will be provided for use on community projects
All communities have medical centres nearby with healthcare professionals on call
24/7 in case of emergencies
For life-threatening emergencies, operations are passed on to emergency services and
the Royal Flying Doctors Service which operates in the area
www.redearth.edu.au | 02 9223 3833 | info@redearth.edu.au
Red Earth Organisation, Level 3, 223 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
FAQ
How do Elders and Traditional Owners feel about people coming onto their land? Will we be intruding?
We are an organisation driven by our Indigenous partners in the homelands of remote Australia. Our mission is to give
Indigenous people the help they need if they wish to welcome and open the hearts of young Australians to their country,
culture, and way of life. We only make our resources available if we’re asked to help. Traditional Owners are the ones
that decide if and when people should come onto their land, not us.
What amenities are available? Will there be showers and bathrooms?
We will have access to showers at least every second day and flushing or drop toilets. The amenities will be basic, but
this is definitely not a bush survival camp so we will make sure you feel comfortable and safe.
What food will be available?
While there will be opportunities for the group to forage bush foods, there will be three fresh food deliveries
throughout the immersion with a focus on big healthy meals. We cater for every kind of dietary requirement and
encourage students to participate in the preparation of food.
What is the community service project?
An important part of Red Earth’s mission is to help create sustainable homelands so that Traditional Owners can live on
their ancestral land. Elders tell us their vision for their homeland and the type of projects they would like help with. The
group then work with Traditional Owners - not for them - to make this happen.
What is the pre-departure program like?
Red Earth takes its responsibility to ensure that each person attending an immersion gives, grows and leads very
seriously. We design a pre-departure program tailored for your specific region and itinerary, and will meet with the
group twice in the lead up to departure to ensure everyone is prepares for the journey ahead.
Will we be safe?
We take safety very seriously, and it informs every aspect of an immersion. You can read more about our approach to
safety on our website at https://www.redearth.edu.au/safety/
What else will we do?
Elders and Traditional Owners will share their culture with the group by welcoming them to Country with a traditional
ceremony, visiting sacred places, and sharing stories. The group might also read to students at the local primary school
and play games with them, meet local community services, or spend an afternoon fishing. There will also be some free
time to allow everyone to unwind, and the Immersion Leaders will lead the group in a reflection session each night to
build a narrative for the experience and ensure everyone is getting the most out of their immersion.
www.redearth.edu.au | 02 9223 3833 | info@redearth.edu.au
Red Earth Organisation, Level 3, 223 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
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