Living Country
It’s been an incredible first year for Mawambul. Full of learning, listening, creating, and connecting. We started with a simple yet powerful idea to work together in a way that’s led by Country, grounded in respect, and driven by culture. Mawambul means “together” in Wiradjuri language, and that word has guided us through every conversation, collaboration, and decision we’ve made.
In just 12 months, we’ve supported projects that range from strategy and governance to cultural design and community engagement. We’ve built relationships that we are incredibly proud of, and we have remained true in our commitment to put First Nations voices, knowledges and businesses at the centre of everything we do.
We’re only just getting started, and there’s still so much more to do, learn, and share. We’d love for you to keep walking alongside us as we grow, connect, and create what’s next, the “Mawambul” way.
Charity Auction
Artwork: ‘Three Rivers, One Story’ by Gavin Kelly
(Approx. 1,000mm L x 750mm W)
All Proceeds go to Support Living Country
To celebrate our inaugural year together, Mawambul is proud to share a special artwork created by celebrated Aboriginal artist, Gavin Kelly.
Gavin, a proud Worimi man and visual storyteller, has created this piece reflecting the journey of Mawambul. It tells the story of our purpose - connecting people, place, and knowledge in a way that honours the past and shapes the future.
Gavin’s work features three rivers flowing together into one, symbolising the strength we find in coming together with unity and shared purpose.
Surrounding the rivers are paths, campsites, and layers of white, black and grey, representing ancient knowledge passed down through generations.
Animals still on Country reflect enduring connection to land, while people at the heart of the work remind us of our role in bringing that knowledge into the modern world—water and wisdom flowing across Country.
This artwork lives at the heart of Mawambul’s identity and is a visual story of who we are, where we’ve come from, and what we carry forward. This is more than a celebration of a milestone in business. It’s a reflection of what it means to build something with purpose—on Country, in community, and with culture at the core.
Auction Details
- Opens 11 August 2025
- Closes 5 December 2025. Bidding will end at 5:00 PM (AEST)
Place your bid to support Living Country. You're helping fund a network of Aboriginal-led businesses and communities working together to care for Country. Your contribution supports culturally authentic services like cultural advisory, education, tourism, health and wellbeing initiatives and heritage mapping, delivered by respected Elders and cultural leaders.
From environmental and biodiversity work to cultural design, leadership development, and place-based experiences, every dollar goes toward restoring and strengthening the world’s oldest living culture through practical action.
About Living Country
Living Country is our charity partner of choice. They are an Aboriginal controlled, not-for-profit, registered charity, with full DGR status.
Living Country are a community of leaders, Lore holders, and experts from across a wide network of nation groups who’ve decided it’s time to chart a path of economic and cultural self - determination, in true partnership with others. Their community includes hundreds of men and women who share a deep commitment to culture and Country.
At the heart of Living Country is the belief that their main cultural and custodial role is to care for Country (our Mother) and bring all people into a proper relationship with Country. Living Country believe that we can restore the cultural, psychological and practical relationship all people need with our Country and culture, and this is especially crucial for Aboriginal communities. They do this through employment, through care, through investment and meaningful action.
Living Country is for everyone, and anyone who’s ready to reconnect with culture, with nature, with the future based on the profound knowledge, cultural and caring for Country practices. The world will need this if we are to navigate a future for our planet together.
Find out more: www.livingcountry.com.au