News - Learning the Macleay

Deadly Science Comes to Kempsey

On Tuesday 16th January 2024, Corey Tutt, CEO and Vince Scott, Programs Officers from Deadly Science visited the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation office (KBHAC) in Kempsey, donating 100 calculators which will benefit local students preparing for high school later this month. For the past few years KBHAC has run the Kempsey Transition Program, a […]

National Apology Anniversary

On Tuesday 13 February both Melville High School and Kempsey High School held events at their campuses marking the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. Melville High School held a breakfast open to the wider community that brought people together in an informal setting to connect and reflect. “Bringing the students and […]

Culture in the Park

On 26 January 2024 the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) and other local organisations delivered a free community event at Riverside Park in Kempsey. A wide range of cultural activities were provided from clap stick making, traditional painting, traditional weaving and Dunghutti language workshops. There was even a coconut chicken curry cooking competition with […]

Yuwa Nyinda Dream Academy

Yuwa Nyinda in the Dunghutti language translates to Yes, You.

Learning Circle

In 2023 thirty people gathered to discuss the findings from Learning the Macleay early stage mapping process.

Kempsey Cultural Safety Summit Report

In 2021 a meeting was held with local 28 Aboriginal organisations and Leon Donovan, manager of National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

One Mob Radio comes to Kempsey

In early October, young people from across the shire had the opportunity to undertake a two day podcast and radio workshop.

Learning the Macleay Community Media Team

In July a group of community focused individuals came together to learn the art of digital storytelling in Kempsey.

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