Our ‘Big Sister’ Program in Gunbalanya

Our ‘Big Sister’ Program in Gunbalanya

The Wanta Girls Academy in Gunbalanya has recently started a ‘Big Sister’ Program with the local Childhood and Family Centre (CFC). Every Monday and Wednesday morning before school, some of the senior girls head over to the CFC and spend some time playing...
Wanta Social Enterprise update!

Wanta Social Enterprise update!

Some of our communities have been working so hard on their social enterprise projects! Here’s a little snapshot of what’s been happening this term before our students enjoy a very well-earned break. The students at Bagai Barista in Ngukurr have done amazing...
Meet the staff – Rhonda Curnow

Meet the staff – Rhonda Curnow

In this edition of ‘Meet the Staff’ we get to know our Beswick Academy Director, Rhonda Curnow. “Hi, my name is Rhonda Curnow and I’m the WANTA Academy Director for Beswick Community in the Northern Territory. I moved to the Northern Territory from...
A farewell to Kalkaringi (for now!) from Ellie.

A farewell to Kalkaringi (for now!) from Ellie.

I would firstly like to acknowledge the Gurindji people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I lived and worked to deliver the Wanta program, and pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. I am so grateful that Wanta Aboriginal Corporation,...
Big things to come for Bagai Barista!

Big things to come for Bagai Barista!

Last year, Wanta introduced some ‘Social Enterprise’ projects within some of our communities. Our aim is to support students in developing and delivering their own social enterprises in their communities. The goal is to develop their understanding of social...