Celebrating Point Pearce
Celebrating Point Pearce
150 years of a community
Nharangga x OPF
Country/Region: Guuranda (Yorke Peninsula, South Australia)
Status: Active partnership | Community-led | DGR1-eligible projects
About the Partnership
Our relationship with the Nharangga community is grounded in long-standing trust and collaboration through the Point Pearce Aboriginal Community and surrounding areas across Guuranda (Yorke Peninsula). This partnership is guided by Elders, the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation (NNAC), the Point Pearce Aboriginal Community (PPAC), knowledge holders, and supported by the Yorke Peninsula Council.
Community-Led Projects & Focus Areas
Together, we strengthen cultural documentation, digital storytelling, and education that reflect community voices. Each project is led by cultural authority, ensuring Nharangga people maintain ownership and control of their stories, language, and knowledge.
Our collaborative work on Guuranda connects language, story, and Country through creative, educational, and technological practice.
Guuranda Wargun (Walk the Yorke): A collaborative augmented reality cultural trail developed with Nharangga Elders and Yorke Peninsula Council to bring stories, language, and art to life along the coastline.
Taking Mum Home: A documentary and multimedia archive reflecting Nharangga family connections, resilience, and renewal through intergenerational storytelling.
Adja Country Animation: A visual story bringing Nharangga totems to life through animation, showing their relationship and interaction with Country — highlighting cultural knowledge, identity, and environmental connection.
Nharangga Cultural Burns Video Resources: Educational media developed with community to support the continuation and teaching of traditional fire practices and cultural land care.
Cultural Resource Development: Early-stage work on Nharangga language learning materials for schools and families, combining design, audio, and visual content to strengthen everyday use of Nharangga Warra.
Governance & Protocols
All projects are guided by Nharangga Elders and community representatives. Permissions are sought and granted through proper channels, with OPF acting in a supportive and facilitative role.
Ownership of cultural materials remains with the community, and all documentation follows Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles — ensuring control, access, and benefit stay with Nharangga people.
How to Get Involved
Partners and supporters can contribute through:
- Philanthropic or tax-deductible donations (DGR1 via OPF)
- Commissioning or co-developing community-led cultural and educational projects
- In-kind contributions in technology, design, or cultural infrastructure
To explore partnership opportunities, contact:
hello@opf.org.au
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Acknowledgement of Country
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work.We pay our respect to Elders past and present and thank the communities who guide our work.