Coffee and Connections 2025

In the exclusive Coffee & Connections event on 2 May 2025, conference delegates had the chance to hear more from Antarctic and natural environment advocate Graeme Ayres, and Traditional owner and healer Miliwanga Wurrben, in conversation with guests on the intersectionality of land ownership to the wider environment and community.

We were honoured to have Chief Justice Chris Kourakis join guests, and for Aunty Miliwanga to facilitate a blessing of the Mimi spirits residing at ADC as part of the Ken Hinds Cultural Heritage Collection. Aunty Miliwanga is a Rembarrnga Traditional Owner and Elder and the three Mimi spirits at ADC were crafted on her country. It was a solemn experience, and we are grateful for Aunty’s insights in helping us appreciate the spiritual significance of these beautiful spirit carvings.