Independent Non-Member Director at Lirrwi Yolŋu Tourism - Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Tours - Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia
Offering cultural immersion tours to Yolŋu homelands, Lirrwi Tourism was established in 2010 to develop, support and promote Yolŋu tourism in Arnhem Land. Djawa (Timmy) Burarrwanga from Bawaka homeland was a driving force for this and Lirrwi owes its existence largely to his determination and vision. Lirrwi's main objective is to create a new economy for Yolŋu people in East Arnhem Land through tourism. It does this by bringing people together to share Yolŋu culture, connecting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people on one day and multi-day cultural immersion tours.Lirrwi Tourism believes in creating partnerships with individuals and families so that we can work together to ultimately help improve aspects of people's lives. With an all Yolŋu Board of Directors and dedicated experienced staff, Lirrwi Tourism is committed to developing East Arnhem Land as a world leading destination for indigenous cultural and nature-based experiences.Lirrwi Tourism operates its main office in Yirrkala in East Arnhem Land and works with Yolŋu people who live and work across a range of homeland locations to develop, support and promote Aboriginal tourism experiences in the region.