Spanning the gap

Our work champions the importance of language and culture in developing self-empowerment for Aboriginal people. We provide a range of platforms for Aboriginal voices to be heard, and we support Aboriginal communities to become informed about, and engage on their own terms with mainstream services and systems.

Communicating between different cultural latitudes

We work proactively with Indigenous people, through creative media, research and policy development to share their traditional and contemporary culture, knowledge and voice with the world.

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Creative Media & Sound Services

Film & sound production that works across cultures

Working in partnership with Indigenous communities, we are an innovative hub for fostering talent and aspirations and building community capacity in creative industries.

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Cross-culture & language services

We facilitate understanding & communication

Our area of specialisation is working with Indigenous people to create meaningful and culturally appropriate explanations of the mainstream services and systems they want more information about.

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East Arnhem Cultural Competency Training

Training to succeed in northeast Arnhem Land

Take your work with Yolŋu communities to the next level with accessible and practical training.

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Real Success in Cross-Cultural Facilitation

Power & Water Corp.

It is clear to me that ARDS’ involvement significantly improved the engagement, capability and ongoing employability of the more than 60 Yolŋu employees involved.

Sam Latz, Project Director - Manymak Energy Efficiency Project

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Education & Creative Resources

$49.95

Dictionary of Anatomy: Dhäruk Mala ga Mayali' Rumbalpuy

In-depth explanations in plain English and Djambarrpuyŋu for over 200 body parts

$24.95

Dhapirrk Rirrakay (Deadly Sound) CD - Bärra & Krazy J

Traditional manikay and original songs arranged with both contemporary and ancient sounds.

$14.95

Antibiotics-puy Dhäwu - Antibiotics Story DVD

Improve communication and understanding around infectious disease and treatments.

$14.95

Circulation and Our Heart DVD

Using innovative role plays and animations, this DVD teaches the concept of circulation and how the heart works and will be particularly beneficial for Aboriginal health workers.