Akeyulerre Inc. Information

Akeyulerre was established in 2000 by Arrernte Elders and community members as a place for all Arrernte people to practice and enjoy their cultural life on a daily basis. Akeyulerre was the vision of Elders who came together in the late 1990's to talk about how to strengthen their community and culture. Some of these Elders have now passed away. However, their vision has continued and is carried on by their families and the next generations. Akeyulerre is sometimes known as 'the healing centre' because the cultural knowledge systems and intergenerational teachings that occur at Akeyulerre are so integral to 'healing' and strengthening the community. Through Akeyulerre, Arrernte people have an opportunity to accesss their own knowledge systems in thier own way. It was established so that young people feel proud of their culture and know that their culture is alive and strong. Akeyulerre is dedicated to ensuring there is a place for cultural knowledge and practices and that this is promoted and shared with the broader Australian community.