At Yaruman or Ringer Soak, a remote community south-east of Halls Creek. These community women, from left, Sheila Walker, Angela Gordon (back) and Ruby Ungiya relax after a celebration that commemorated the gift of Aboriginal people to Australia.
Photo: CAS

“Let your spirits rejoice in the mercy of God, and be not ashamed to give Him praise. Work at your tasks in due season, and in His own time
God will give you your reward.
Sirach 51:29-30

Issue 3, June 2009, Highlights:

Editorial

A memorable 60 years

Viewpoint

Youth News and WYD

Kimberley Volunteers

Kimberley Kitchen

Billard Summit - A new beginning

Respect - Walking the fine lines

The Year of St Paul

NATSICC Assembly

Kimberley Community Profile

Taking a new direction

Mavis Waina, a local from the remote community of Kalumburu, first started working with the Mission as an assistant in the setting up of the Kalumburu Museum. Being an artist herself, she thoroughly enjoyed explaining the artwork in the museum to the visitors. With the advent of the wet season, fewer tourists made it to Kalumburu, so Mavis took on a new direction, and was employed to work with Di Peters as her mentor, in the Mission Shop. Here Mavis learnt the ropes of being in the food industry, and embarked on the journey of food preparation, including salads, cooking stews, food handling, and cake making. With her successful completion of this training, and her pending certificate, Mavis has now advanced in her training to the area of Hospitality and Accommodation in preparation for the onslaught of the tourist season.

Mavis, at right, busy in the kitchen under the guidance of Di.
Photo: CAS