Connecting remote Indigenous youth to art through culture, and culture through art
The Gurrumul Yunupingu Foundation’s vision is to alleviate poverty, ill-health and substance abuse, disadvantage, lack of education and employment opportunities, bullying and youth suicide in remote communities.
Our Impact
$821k
DONATIONS & GRANTS
5
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
12
ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Encouraging the artistic talents and achievements of Indigenous young people living in remote communities
Small Grants Program to Begin in 2024
Young people living in remote Indigenous communities should have the same opportunities available to them as other Australian young people in all areas of life.
However, Indigenous Australians remain the most disadvantaged and marginalised group in Australia. On all the standard indicators of poverty and disadvantage, Indigenous people emerge as the most socially and economically deprived.
This program is an immediate way to support the artistic aspirations and talents of young Indigenous people living in remote communities, encouraging their potential to enrol in further education, increase their career opportunities and have brighter futures.
About Us
Gurrumul’s Foundation was established in April 2013 with a clear purpose to engage and support young Indigenous Australians – particularly in remote communities – through long term programs and activities that build on their strengths and give them hope for the future.
About Gurrumul
Gurrumul was raised on Elcho Island, off the coast of North East Arnhem Land, as a member of the Gumatj clan. Born blind, his powerfully emotive yet fragile voice has affected the public unlike any other Australian artist. His songs covered themes of identity, spirit, connection with the land and its elements across multiple Yolngu languages as well as English.