Aboriginal Spiritual Retreat - New Years - Waluwin Mayiny Waluwin Ngurambang (Healthy People Healthy Country)

Name: Aboriginal Spiritual Retreat - New Years - Waluwin Mayiny Waluwin Ngurambang (Healthy People Healthy Country)
Start: 2025-12-29T16:00:00+1100
End: 2026-01-01T11:00:00+1100
Location: Hosted on Humanitix

Mon, 29 Dec, 4pm 2025 - 1 Jan, 11am 2026 AEDT

To be announced

Milan Dhiiyaan

Contact host

Event description

An event to give gratitude, honour & respect to our year of life during 2025, to celebrate and to call in a New Year 2026 to be filled with love, goodwill, justice, repair/renewal/rebirth, meaningful memories and connection.

We will camp together in Wiradyuri Country. We will connect with nature, beautiful Wiradyuri Country and learn Wiradyuri cultural ways of knowing the landscape.

We will visit cultural sites of significance and we will share and connect through Ceremony. We will prepare for a Sunset Ceremony and firelit Corroboree (Aboriginal dancing) on New Year’s Eve. We will wake before dawn and welcome the New Year in with a Sunrise Ceremony & Winhangadhurinya (Wiradyuri meditation/reflection).

We will start our 2026 invigorated, connected & restored!

Your hosts are Wiradyuri miyagan (family), cultural knowledge holders with strong connections to Country. Hosts are also licenced leisure tourism operators.

This is a family friendly event. Men & Women both welcome. Children 5years and up welcome to attend with their parent/carer. Younger children may attend if the parent/caregiver can cater for their child's needs when camping - contact us to discuss: milandhiiyaan@gmail.com

Location: A 4-5hr drive from Sydney. Exact location provided on registration.

Tickets:

Two types of tickets available:

Self-Catered Tickets with BYO all camping equipment (3 evenings & 2.5 days of exclusive Aboriginal cultural experiences)
Fully Catered and Accommodation provided for you in tents with swags (you only bring your sleeping bags and pillows) - Includes Exclusive Aboriginal cultural experiences for 3 evenings and 2.5 days plus 3 Continental breakfasts, 3 packed lunches and 3 cooked meals.

Volunteer participation:

You cannot afford to pay to attend but would like to volunteer your time in exchange for the opportunity to come along. Please email us to discuss your application.

Up to two volunteer positions available.

Note: We accept layby arrangements - please contact us

Numbers: This camp will be capped at 30 registrations to ensure an intimate, exclusive and connected experience for everyone.

For further information please email: milandhiiyaan@gmail.com

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

Refund policy

We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. To ensure fairness while maintaining the viability of our retreats, the following refund policy applies: 1. Eligibility for Refund A refund (minus any non-refundable booking fees) will only be provided in the following circumstances: Sorry Business –(Death of a family member or friend where you are attending the funeral and the funeral or travel to and from conflicts with the date of the booking). If you are unable to attend due to Sorry Business (funeral, cultural obligation), you must provide a funeral brochure, obituary notice, or other verification. Illness or Medical Emergency – If you are unable to attend due to illness or a medical emergency, you must provide a valid medical certificate from a registered health practitioner. 2. Notice Period You must notify us as soon as possible once you become aware you cannot attend. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance without prior notice, even if the reason meets the above criteria. 3. Refund Amount If eligible, we will refund the amount paid less any non-refundable booking, catering, or accommodation costs already incurred on your behalf. Alternatively, we may offer the option to transfer your booking to a future retreat (subject to availability). 4. Non-Refundable Situations No refunds will be provided for: Change of mind. Personal scheduling conflicts. Failure to provide required documentation for Sorry Business or illness. 5. Processing Time Approved refunds will be processed within 14 business days of receiving valid documentation.