STAFF
Bernice Walker-Brown
Guide
Aboriginal Nation: Dungatti Tribe, born and lived in Wollongong all my life.
After completing Yr 10, I worked in Insurance before turning my attention to bush regeneration and nursery work.
It is a perfect opportunity to teach my culture, it’s the 1st of its kind in the Illawarra and I’m proud and excited to be a part of this.
"I hope Jumbulla will achieve worldwide recognition and strive to make our people proud. I thank my Aunties and give them credit for this dream, now 9 years in the making."
Zach Noel-Strang
Guide
Aboriginal Nation: Father - Dungatti; Mother - Bundgalung and lived in the Illawarra all my life.
I went to Corrimal High School and was the 1st Indigenous School Captain. I've respresented the school at debating, sports carnivals and youth parliament. I am currently attending University and will continue to work at Jumbulla as a part-time guide."I love working at Jumbulla and meeting people from different backgrounds."
Val Law
Guide
Aboriginal Nation: Gamilaroi (Gamilaaray, Kamilaoi, Kamilaaray). I have lived in D'harawal country since 1972
Having completed Cert I & II in Tourism, Cert IV in Assessment & Workplace Learning, BCA Visual Art, Post Graduate Diploma (one subject to complete). I have worked with the Wollongong Botanic Garden Discovery Centre - School Holiday Programs, facilitated children and adult art classes, collaborative artwork murals and story telling workshops with schools in the Illawarra and Sutherland Shire. I'm able to bring skills and experience in bush foods and remedies, visual art, children's creative art, story telling and weaving techniques to our tours at Jumbulla.
"I hope that Jumbulla is welcoming and provides positive cultural experience for visitors, now and in the future."
Susan Grabham
Guide
Aboriginal Nation: Ancestors from Waraduji country. I was born in Wollongong - NSW.
Have been a Merchandiser for the last 25years. While travelling around Australia I developed a passion for tourism. I applied for a position at Jumbulla and thought what an exciting opportunity to show case the Illawarra D'harawal Aboriginal stories.
"I hope that Jumbulla receives World wide recognition as a unique experience for all to be educated and entertained."
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