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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and stories, as well as community news and updates.

Embracing Change: A Different 26 January for All Australians

Embracing Change: A Different 26 January for All Australians

Welcome to Country is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to fostering greater economic independence for First Nations entrepreneurs. Its goal is to help preserve their cultural practices ...

Welcome to Country Impact Report

Welcome to Country Impact Report

Over the last year Welcome to Country saw strong annual results that reflect our commitment to excellence and sustainable business practices.   

FNTMP success stories: Pete’s Cultural Adventures’ and Rosanna Angus

FNTMP success stories: Pete’s Cultural Adventures’ and Rosanna Angus

Pete’s Cultural Adventures’ is an Indigenous tourism experience that acknowledges the rich cultural heritage of the Miriuwung and Gajerrong clan. It was founded by Peter Sebastian in 2023, a proud ...

Indigenous Business Month 2023: To Gather, Together

Indigenous Business Month 2023: To Gather, Together

Indigenous Business Month recently announced this year’s theme, ‘To Gather, Together,’ and Welcome to Country are taking this opportunity to reflect on the theme. To Gather, Together talks to the ...

News & updatesUpdate from the First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program

Update from the First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program

Yakadi is the Palawa version of ‘cooee’ and it was a sharp cry our little group of nine came to expect during our journey on the Wukalina Walk.

News & updatesIt’s a YES from me

It’s a YES from me

As a proud Gurindji and Alawa-Ngalakan man, I have extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to empower First Nations communities and pro...