Each week offers new opportunities to walk with Country, share stories, and strengthen connections. This week was no different — filled with powerful moments of culture, learning, and reflection.

Yesterday, I had the honour of working with Western Sydney University’s Arts and Humanities High School Photographic Exhibition for 2025. Students from five high schools gathered on the lands of the Burramattygal clan of Dharug Nation in Parramatta, engaging with landscape, story, and the cultural context behind the project. It’s always grounding to see young people connect to Country in real ways.

Later that day, I attended a Gully Traditional Owners meeting, where we came together to discuss ongoing care and cultural planning for Garguree (The Gully, Katoomba). On my way out, I noticed our Buunyal sitting spot story trees illuminated during Nocturnal Night — a quiet, beautiful reminder of the stories we continue to live and share.

Today wrapped up with a Buunyal tour — a group filled with curiosity, thoughtful questions, and a few high-energy young ones who brought laughter and lightness to the journey.

From city to mountain, from students to Elders — this week reminded me again: Always was, always will be, strong Country.