Our programs give us focus and resources to work and achieve outcomes as directed by our Elders.

All our work holds strong the values and priorities of Arrernte people.

Arrernte people come together at the Healing Centre and on country, undertaking activities that promote and support culture, healing and wellbeing. All of what we do interconnects to strengthen our families and our culture. 

At the Healing Centre, Arrernte families come and sit down anytime; it is a place for us to share stories, listen, laugh and work together. Spending time on country with family is an opportunity to reconnect with land, language, ancestors, responsibilities and relationships. On country, people strengthen the story lines and connections that are fundamental to the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities and pass these on to the next generation.

Our programs are funded by the National Indigenous Australian's Agency (NIAA) and are aimed at strengthening culture and healing for Arrernte people. 

Impatye Atyenge Apenteme - Follow My Footprints is a program for men/young men aged 18-35 and includes culture and country-based learning activities prioritised by Elders, enterprise projects and fee-for-service activities. We connect men into licencing and training, mental health programs, literacy and numeracy, and AOD services.

Anperneme Apurte Mwerre Aneme - Good Families Together is aimed at building self-reliance through strong culture. This includes cultural and healing activities prioritised by Arrernte people, engaging young people in cultural activities, referring people to appropriate services where needed, and fee-for service activities.

Youth Gathering Ground is for young people aged 10-17 and includes activities in Alice Springs, bush trips/camps, and referring people to appropriate support services where needed. Youth Gathering is about senior experts and elders teaching young people about country and giving guidance and mentoring, and for parents to share quality time with their children. Young people also develop their leadership skills by helping to plan camps and other activities.

Employment Project is a 26-week cadetship program for that provides hands-on training, mentorship and education across a range of employment pathways including retail/admin, repairs and maintenance, hospitality, health and hygiene, program support, and cultural services. Our trainees participate in culture camps where they learn about cultural governance and wellbeing.