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About
Desert Women's Business

What, Where, Why?

We are travelling to very powerful land and we are asked to come with deep respect for the law and culture of this area bringing only an open attitude and willingness to be guided by the elders.

We will provide:

  • Transport to and from the site:
    • We meet at the Outback Pioneer at around 12 noon on 24th April (or 21st August), please be ready to load up into the Troopies by then so that we can reach our destination early.
    • We will return to the Outback Pioneer around Noon on 28th April (or 25th August), but earlier times can be arranged for flights if necessary.
  • We travel in 4 x 4 Troopies and space is very limited so luggage must be kept to an absolute minimum (additional items for before and after the event can be stored at the Outback).
  • We provide swags but please let us know if you have your own swag and will be bringing it with you.
  • Food - vegetarian.
  • Cooking equipment.
  • Eating utensils.
  • Fees to elders.
  • Optional transport to Alice Springs after Desert Women's Business for possible tours:
    • One day trip with Frank Ansell, Aboriginal Nungkari/healer.
    • Emu Run conducts daily tours.
    (We arrive in Alice Springs approx 7pm. All accommodation & tours after this need to be organised by self and is at own cost).

You will provide:

  • Hat with a brim
  • Fly net (to wear over your hat if the flies are bad).
  • Warm hat or beanie for nights.
  • Sunscreen (Remember we will be outside for 5 days).
  • Citronella or similar for insects.
  • Gastrolyte or other electrolyte drink.
  • Small towel.
  • Toiletries (lots of wipes like Wet Ones or similar).
  • Comfy clothes (not your best gear) with layers that can be adjusted for temperature (can be 25 - 30 degrees during day).
  • Long black skirt for Inma (dancing) (try St Vinnie's or similar).
  • Water Bottle and 10 litres of water for personal use (can be purchased at the supermarket at Yulara on day of arrival).
  • Water Bottle strap to hold your bottle is handy.
  • Torch & extra batteries (head lamps are a great idea and are fun & easier to use, leaving both hands free).
  • Toilet paper roll & small trowel.
  • Warmer sleeping bag, sheet and pillow (can be 0 - 5 degrees at night).
  • A soft sided case is essential, not too big - don't take too much.
  • Ziploc plastic bag for personal rubbish.
  • Large double tarpaulin for placing under and over your swag (minimum 8' x 10').
  • Snack food if you wish.
  • Willingness to assist in the kitchen for preparation & clean-up at meal times (a roster will be available for you to sign up on).
  • Willingness to assist with serving our Aboriginal sisters at meal times.
  • All meals at Outback Pioneer Motor Lodge, including lunch on day of departure to Desert Women's Business
  • Own accommodation after Desert Women's Business if you wish to stay at Yulara longer.

Conditions of Participation:

It is important for you to know that you will be responsible for yourself and your experience as this event is not covered by insurance.

We are asked not to bring any recreational drugs, alcohol, drums and other instruments, jewellery, healing items like crystals, etc. as they interfere with the way the women work with the land in ceremony. Photography is not allowed and we are asked to keep our writing, artwork for later.

Total cost is $1500.

Fee covers transport to and from Yulara (also there is a free shuttle bus from Yulara Airport to the Outback Pioneer), all meals, swag and cultural fees.

Full payment is required by 24th March, 2012.

--Sorry, no refunds after 24th March, 2012--

Please advise the organisers if you have any special food requirements (i.e. Gluten free, allergies etc).