Meet Aunty Daniella or Aunty D as she is affectionately known.

Daniella Chedzey is a proud Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan woman of the Pilaarrkiyalu Pilar tree Mayi, and also a registered traditional owner for Mount Grenfell.

“I have a strong connection with my culture which influences my work and home life, being connected with culture is integral part of who I am, which inspires many aspects of what I provide as an Elder to my community through Aboriginal stewardship of land, bush tucker information sharing, cultural workshops, weaving baskets and dillybags, knowledge sharing traditional uses for bush medicine and tucker.”

Aunty Daniella is a weaver, dancer and Elder.

If you would like to have a yarn with Aunt and hear some of her invaluable knowledge, please join us around the fire at the Pavillion of Sand.

Artists

Aunty D (Daniella Chedzey)
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