Utyerre Apanpe Forum Registration 2026 - Central Australia
Description
Note that registrations have now closed for 2026. With more than 120 First Nations Educators registered we are now at capacity.
You’re invited to the 8th Utyerre Apanpe Forum - a space for First Nations educators to come together, connect, and grow.
We’re excited to welcome you to Central Australia for this year’s Utyerre Apanpe (First Nations Educators' Network) Forum hosted at Ross River Camp.
This gathering is for First Nations people only including educators, professors, teachers, knowledge holders, and anyone involved in teaching and learning within our communities.
Utyerre Apanpe is a space where we honour and strengthen our own ways of knowing, doing, and being grounded in culture, kinship, and Country.
This forum is about more than just sharing knowledge. It’s about building something bigger together, a national movement to shape a First Nations-led education system. It’s a chance to speak with one voice about the changes we want to see in education, from the classroom to government, and to support a strong, connected network of First Nations educators across the country.
At Utyerre Apanpe, we’ll share our stories, ideas, and practices from curriculum and pedagogy to standards and workforce, all through the lens of our own cultures and communities. It's a powerful opportunity to walk alongside each other, to back each other, and to keep pushing for the change our Elders and ancestors have long called for.
We hope you can join us.
For more info, get in touch with Megan at megan.mundy@childrensground.org.au
Note that we are actively monitoring the Diphtheria outbreak. We encourage all attendees to make sure they are vaccinated. For more information visit: https://health.nt.gov.au/public-health-notifiable-diseases/diphtheria
FAQs
- What time does the forum start and end?
We will arrive at Ross River Camp from 3pm on Monday 29 June. The Welcome to Country will be around 5pm. We suggest flying in on Monday morning if possible.
We will leave from 10am on Thursday 2 July.
- What is the cost of the forum?
This is a free event, funded through philanthropic, government and public donations. However, if you are in a position contribute to the costs of the forum including food and accommodation, your tax-deductible donation will ensure the Utyerre Apanpe National Forum continues to be accessible to all. Thank you in advance for your support.
- Will accommodation be provided?
Camping accommodation is provided on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night at Ross River Camp. Children's Ground can provide some swags for participants, but please bring your own if you can. Limited dormitory style rooms are also available with preference given to Elders and those with mobility needs.
- Will food be provided?
Food will be provided during the forum. You may want to bring some extra snacks just in case.
- Will transport be provided?
You will need arrange for transport from your home to Mparntwe/Alice Springs. A shuttle bus will be available upon request (please indicate when you register) to transport people to and from Mparntwe and Ross River Camp. More information will be provided at a later date.
You are very welcome to hire a car and drive yourself.
- Can I invite other educators?
Yes please. We welcome all First Nations Educators, Professors, teachers, and people connected to learning and teacher environments. Make sure they register.
We also have a great video you can share here: https://youtu.be/seYsch_q3ws
- My school or organisation would like to donate to the costs of the forum. How do they do this?
Firstly, thank you. This can either be done when you register or contact megan.mundy@childrensground.org.au
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