When Ngarrindjeri meet to Speak as Country about things that impact on the wellbeing of our people and and Country (Ngarrindjeri Ruwe/Ruwar – Country, Body, Spirit and all living things) we make judgements based on the cultural principles passed down by our ancestors. It is the responsibility of Ngarrindjeri leaders to make decisions that ensure the wellbeing of our Ruwe/Ruwar. Ngarrindjeri leaders have always worked this way, following the laws of the Creation Ancestors and guided by our Elders.

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The NRA, on behalf of the Ngarrindjeri Nation undertakes assessments as to whether something is healthy, lawful and creates wellbeing – based on the concept of Ngarrindjeri Ruwe/Ruwar. This assessment of projects, practices, partnerships, plans and other activities is conducted with the wellbeing of Ngarrindjeri Ruwe/Ruwar as its objective.

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We strongly encourage organisations wishing to respectfully engage with us to utilise the Yannarumi self-assessment tool. The tool is designed to support organisations achieving better outcomes when undertaking processes/ projects/ services impacting on Ngarrindjeri.

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We use a framework to evaluate relationships or partnerships – Yarnnarumi covering:

•  Kaldowinyeri - Creation, Change

• Ruwe/ Ruwar - Country, body, spirit, all living things.

• Miwi - Spirit, connection resilience.

• Yannarumi  - Speaking as Country, responsibility, management.

• Ngiangiampe - Relationships, partnerships.

• Ngarrindjeri Yarluwar-Ruwe - Health assessment

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Benefits of application of this tool

• Ensure your organisation aligns with Ngarrindjeri goals and objectives

• Ensure a coordinated approval and management approach to heritage, environmental and community outcomes relating to the Ngarrindjeri

• Minimise the occurrence of unforeseen issues and provide more predictable outcomes for organisations including resource allocation and project/ service costs

• Provide a clear process for conflict minimisation and resolution

• Assist in clear coordination and commitment of resources

 

Click here  to begin to undertake the assessment. (insert hyperlink when ready) and find out how your project or organisation aligns with our cultural values.

 

Organisations seeking to become Ngarrindjeri Certified must undertake a formal Yannarumi Assessment by our team.

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