Two Women, One Island: Life, Change and Belonging in Galiwin’ku

What can two women - one who’s lived in Galiwin’ku most of her life, and one who made it home - teach us about holding knowledge, building community, and navigating change in a remote Yolŋu community? In this episode, we hear from two women with different journeys but a shared commitment to community. Heather Yeparrnga, a Yolŋu educator and grandmother, has lived her whole life in Galiwin’ku. She speaks about what it means to raise strong children, to stay close to country, and to guide the next generation with patience, respect, and Yolŋu values. Sandra Rarrapul Dhamarrandji, who moved to Galiwin’ku ten years ago, brings her own experiences of learning, listening, and finding purpose in a place far from where she began.