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Malu Mai Consultancy Malu Mai is the Torres Strait Islander name for Sea or Ocean Pearl. It's core business is Wellness, Hope and Healing.

Malu Mai Wellness Programs; bringing about holistic healing through the use of creative therapies such as Music, Yarning Therapy, Storytelling, Dance, Art, Song & Aromatherapy Malu or Sea represents Cleansing and Healing. Mai or Pearl represents Transformation and Renewal.

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL ...
03/08/2026

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING ON THE 21ST, 22ND & 23RD AUGUST 2026...

Arru, hello everyone. My name is Krystal McLaughlin, and I am a proud Lower Arrernte and Arabana woman. My family connections are through my maternal grandmother, a staunch matriarch who had strong ties to the Arrernte (Central Australia) and Arabana (South Australia) mobs and Countries. I also have Sri Lankan and Dutch heritage.

I was born and raised in Queensland and now live on Kabi Kabi Country on the Sunshine Coast, where I live with my husband and our two children.

I hold a Bachelor of Human Services and a Master of Social Work (Qualifying). The foundations of my practice were shaped through supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, children, young people, and families across Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, education, and social work.

I am now a Course Coordinator and Early Career Researcher at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where I teach future social workers and human services practitioners.

My research focuses on improving culturally responsive psychosocial cancer care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

I look forward to sharing my experiences as an Aboriginal social worker, educator, and researcher, and most importantly, to connecting with and learning alongside you all.

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MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY PROUDLY PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR OUR 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOW...
02/08/2026

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY PROUDLY PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR OUR 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING ON THE 21ST, 22ND & 23RD AUGUST, 2026

Halo olgeta,

Hunhak, was born on the bubunga of Malaita in the Solomon Islands with Matrilineal bloodlines of the Airade tribe, and Patrilineal lineage from the fuli fera ki - sacred houses of the Fala, Laugia and Anosasu tribes of Kwara'ae in Melanesia.

He had the privilege of living, learning and working as an ITAS Tutor, Teacher, and Teaching Principal in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory for fifteen years before moving to Wakka Wakka Country where he currently teaches and resides.
Hunhak had always worked in cross-cultural and linguistically diverse spaces with curiosity in the intersections of these lived narratives.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management; Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning; Master of Education and Master of TESOL from James Cook University; Charles Darwin University and the University of Melbourne, respectively.

Hunhak continues to muse, learn, facilitate and support learners and educators in education and community engagements with utmost gratitude 🙏.

Tagio tumas.

For more information visit our website - www.malumaiconsultancy.com

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS FOR OUR 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL...
01/08/2026

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS FOR OUR 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING ON THE 21ST, 22ND, 23RD AUGUST, 2026.

Rosie Lang is a proud Gamilaroi Yinarr and Founder of the Culturally Informed Practices Institute (CIPI). Scott Griffiths is a First Nations Sámi man from the Arctic Circle, adopted into families of the Gamilaroi Nation, a cultural practitioner, traditional artefact maker, and energy healer.

Together, they bring Indigenous knowledges from their respective cultures to create culturally informed healing experiences that honour Country, spirit, connection, and community. Their work combines Aboriginal trauma healing, cultural education, storytelling, traditional practices, artefact making, and energy healing to support people on their healing journeys.

Together they are also the creators of Dhuwarr – Bread from Country, a cultural education initiative that reconnects people with the ancient Aboriginal tradition of native grain harvesting, bread making, storytelling, and sharing knowledge through Country. Their shared vision is to strengthen communities, preserve First Nations knowledges, and inspire future generations through healing, culture, and connection.

We look forward to hearing their story...
For more information and registration, visit www.malumaiconsultancy.com

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL ...
01/08/2026

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING COMING UP ON THE 21ST, 22ND AND 23RD AUGUST 2026...

Professor Gregory Phillips is a Waanyi and Jaru Medical Anthropologist. He first started working in healing at twenty years old, travelling the world delivering youth su***de prevention and PTSD healing workshops.

He researched and wrote a book 'Addictions and Healing in Aboriginal Country' (2003). He also wrote a world first curriculum and educator network for Indigenous health for medical schools in Australia and Aotearoa / New Zealand (2004-2007).

He established the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation after the federal apology (2009), completed his PhD (2015), and led the development of AHPRA's first Indigenous health and cultural safety strategy (2020).

He now delivers world first cultural safety training to accreditors of health professional schools. He is a Professor (Adjunct) of First Peoples Health at Griffith University, CEO of ABSTARR Consulting and Chair of the Ebony Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Institute.

We look forward to welcoming Professor Gregory Phillips at our 8th World First Nations Gathering ❤
For more information, visit www.malumaiconsultancy.com

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL ...
22/07/2026

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING, 21, 22, 23 AUGUST, 2026.

Natalie Lewis is a proud Juru Woman of Aboriginal and South Sea Islander descent, with strong connections to Kabi Kabi Country in Queensland, Australia.

She is the founder of Mi’djam Woman, an Indigenous-led movement creating culturally grounded healing pathways through art, storytelling, cultural education, and community connection.

Born from lived experience as a survivor of sexual violence and intergenerational trauma, Natalie’s work is deeply rooted in truth, resilience, and the restoration of dignity for First Nations women and communities.

For more than a decade, she has walked alongside Elders and communities across the Northern Territory, Cape York, the Torres Strait, and Kabi Kabi Country, learning through listening, cultural exchange, and community-led healing practices.

Natalie is currently building the world’s first Global Indigenous Women’s Shed Network, a visionary model designed to create culturally safe spaces where women can heal, reconnect to culture, develop creative and economic opportunities, and strengthen community leadership across generations.

Through Mi’djam Woman, she combines cultural storytelling, dot art, education, trauma-aware practice, and women-led enterprise to create pathways toward healing, employment, self-determination, and economic sovereignty.

Her vision is not only for Australia but for Indigenous women globally, bringing women together across nations through shared stories of survival, culture, healing, and collective empowerment.
Natalie speaks openly and honestly about the realities facing many

First Nations communities, while also carrying a message of hope, accountability, cultural strength, and transformation.
“We are Women. We are the architects of our own Queendom.”
Blessings....
**For more information about the 8th World First Nations Traditional Knowledge Gathering please visit our website on www.malumaiconsultancy.com

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL ...
22/07/2026

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING WHICH WILL BE HELD ON THE 21ST, 22ND & 23RD AUGUST, 2026.

Hi, my name is Veena and I am a final-trimester Master of Social Work student at ACAP University College in Sydney. I come from India, a country with one of the world's oldest civilisations, where every region has its own language, cuisine, festivals, traditions and way of life.

The warmth of its people, the importance of family and community and the celebration of diversity have shaped who I am. My family is originally from Kerala in southern India, where Malayalam is spoken and we belong to the Nair community, an Indigenous community
of Kerala.

My parents later migrated to Gujarat in western India, where I was born and raised. Through this journey, I also belong to the Patel community of Gujarat, another community Indigenous to India.
Growing up between these two vibrant cultures taught me to appreciate different perspectives, adapt and value meaningful human connections.

Today, I speak Malayalam, Gujarati, Hindi and English.
Before moving to Australia in 2023, I spent more than a decade working with the State Bank of India. Although my profession was banking, I had the privilege of working closely with individuals and families living below the poverty line.

Looking back, I realise those experiences quietly shaped the values that eventually led me to social work. I later worked with Farmson Pharmaceuticals, which was then the world's largest manufacturer
and exporter of paracetamol powder.

I moved to Australia to pursue a Master of Social Work, following a desire to dedicate my career to supporting people and communities. This journey has been far more than an academic experience. It has been a journey of growth, connection and purpose.

Every step has been made lighter by the incredible people I have met along the way. Their kindness, encouragement, generosity and faith in me have become part of who I am today. I am deeply grateful to my family, to every person whose path has crossed mine and to the universe for quietly listening, guiding and reminding me that we never walk alone.

As I step into the social work profession in the near future, I hope to contribute, even in the smallest way, to a world where
people, animals and nature are treated with greater kindness, dignity and respect.

I believe we are all connected and every small act of compassion matters. In the vastness of the cosmos, I am just a tiny speck, but
I hope my small contribution leaves a positive ripple behind.
For more information please visit www.malumaiconsultancy.com

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR OUR 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL ...
30/06/2026

MALU MAI WELLNESS CONSULTANCY IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR OUR 8TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING, 21, 22, 23 AUGUST, 2026.

Kia ora, Aiy yu kwee – My name is Amber Pacheco McCawe, I am First Nations, a member of the Yurok tribe, from the village of Pecwan located in northern California. Which is the Home to the Mighty Redwood Forest and the Klamath river that has nourished my people since time immemorial.
I also have Apache ancestry; a tribe located in New Mexico.
I was born in Brooklyn New York, raised in San Jose California and have lived in Aotearoa / New Zealand for 20 years amongst the Tangata Whenua, Maori First Nations People.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with minors in Biological Science and Environmental Impact Assessment. I have worked in local government as an Enforcement Officer, Inspector, Auditor, in quality assurance and now business analysis.
I have predominantly worked in Environmental Health and now I work as a Business Analyst. These roles have sustained me while raising my 3 children Dakota, Honovi and Wesónah with my husband Hayden.
I look forward to sharing my experience as an
Indigenous person and most importantly I look forward to connecting and learning from you all.

For more information about the 8th World First Nations Traditional Knowledge Gathering, please visit www.malumaiconsultancy.com

20/08/2025

For those of you who are coming to the Traditional Knowledge Gathering this weekend, bring warm clothes, it is cold up there🥶

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON: FOR REGISTRATION TO ATTEND THE 7TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING - VIS...
18/08/2025

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON:
FOR REGISTRATION TO ATTEND THE 7TH WORLD FIRST NATIONS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE GATHERING - VISIT www.malumaiconsultancy.com

Another message to all those who are attending the 7th World First Nations Traditional Knowledge Gathering, I'm giving you all one more day, please go and register to attend before COB tomorrow, Tuesday, 19th August, 2025. This is important for catering purposes too please, thank you! ❤ ❤ ❤

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO DELEGATES: A message to those of you who are coming to the 7th World First Nations Traditional Know...
18/08/2025

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO DELEGATES:
A message to those of you who are coming to the 7th World First Nations Traditional Knowledge Gathering this week on Friday 22nd, Saturday, 23rd, Sunday, 24th August, 2025. Be aware that this is a drug and alcohol free event.
We are totally off the grid, so these are some of the things that you need to bring;
* Your own cup or mug
* some lights (lamp, torch or head lights)
* your own chair if you want to be comfortable around the campfire
* Your own tent or camper van if you are camping, those with camper vans need to let me know, so we can make room for your campervan on the property.
* All cars must come in and park on the property, there will be no parking on the street.
*Bring your own towel, we have earth friendly body wash, if you wish to take a warm bucket bath, in our shower tent, we will provide the warm water for you. Alternatively, there are hot showers at the Blackbutt showgrounds for around $8. The Blackbutt showgrounds is just 10 mins away.
*Lastly bring a Yarn, song, poem or musical instrument to share during the conference dinner and around the campfire in the evening.
We look forward to seeing you all soon, take care now and have an awesome day, ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

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