Blue Mountains Blog

NAIDOC Week is a time to come together and recognise the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here in the Blue Mountains, it’s also a time to listen deeply, learn more and reflect on the legacy of the Gundungurra and Darug peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the region, whose stories, knowledge and care continue to shape this sacred place.

Image: David Hill, Deep Hill MediaGrowing up, Stefanie Habal never felt she belonged.

Just off the Great Western Highway near the village of Leura, where the World Heritage-listed national park meets the community, east meets the oldest continuous culture on earth in a yin and yang of harmony, kinship and respect.

Grace. Humility. Wisdom. Community. Responsibility. Service.