A program of Initiatives of Change Australia, Turruk is deeply rooted in honouring the wisdom and resilience of Australia’s Indigenous peoples and communities. Participants engage in culturally safe yarning circles and workshops for critical and creative reflection, guided by diverse First Nations perspectives. Truth-telling about the past and present is paired with deep listening, fostering transformation and purposeful action. During Covid, the program adapted to comply with restrictions, integrating an in-person experience into an online format. This included building interactive maps, shooting footage of various landmarks and creating opening and closing graphics to offer online participants a fully immersive and educational experience.
