RAY TIMBERY

Ray Timbery is a proud Bidjigal Dharrawal  / Monero Jaitmatang man. He was born and raised on Dharrawal Dhurga country and is the founder and CEO of Gadhungul Marring, a cultural education and service organisation based in Dharawal Country on the south coast of NSW.

In his session at Giiyong Festival, Ray will deliver a presentation about the fundamentals of Cultural practice and the philosophy behind it all. He will dive into the how, what and why of traditional Cultural practices and connection to Country, offering  the audience an opportunity to learn about the rich Cultural history and practices of Indigenous communities on the south coast.

Ray and his team at Gadhungul Marring are Dharawal Traditional Custodians on the south coastal waters and Country of NSW.

Gadhungal Marring are developing and delivering Australian Indigenous educational and Cultural programs, training and immersive experiences into Indigenous Culture such as smoking ceremony, dance, and mangrove walks with bush food knowledge.

We are thrilled to have them join the Giiyong Festival program this year.