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See our Cultural Camp on Ngarrindjeri Lands

Our last ‘all-in’ gathering at TACSI this year was a powerful opportunity to come together on Ngarrindjeri Land to reflect, learn and honour Aunty Vickey Charles our Aunty in Residence (always).

See our Cultural Camp on Ngarrindjeri Lands
1 December 2025
The TACSI Team

At a glance

What: The TACSI team connect on Ngarrindjeri lands in South Australia for our annual All In

TACSI practices: Allyship

We were deeply grateful to do this with Aunty Vickey’s extended family during three days with cultural guidance and education from Uncle Cedric Varcoe, Jade Brook, David Booth and some wonderful singing from Mumma Blue.

Across the three days, we shared stories, songs, food and quiet moments of reflection. The camp reminded us of the importance of deep listening, kinship and culture in shaping how we show up in our work and in our relationships with communities.

We’ll be carrying these teachings with us as we move into the new year.

The team walk with Uncle Cedric on Ramindjeri Lands
Uncle Cedric telling The Story of Kondali
Uncle Cedric Narangga/Ramindjeri man of the Ngarrindjeri language group
The TACSI team with Uncle Cedric
Uncle Cedric conducts a smoking asking permission for the team to travel on Ngarrindjeri lands
Pippa, Carla, Ali, Pip and Bebe enjoying the cultural importance of walking on Ngarrindjeri Lands
The TACSI team challenged by Jade Brook from Third Camp to think about colonialism through play
TACSI team member Jemima explaining her teams thinking about language and connection
David Booth sharing some cultural knowledge
Guest David Booth playing the Yidaki
Euan and lauren forecasting the future
Ollie enjoying the sun with Aboriginal flags flying

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