Enterprises
Akeyulerre Enterprises offers a unique range of services and products that celebrate and support Arrernte culture and community.
Explore our shop for authentic, locally-made products and merchandise that share the spirit of Central Australia. Our conference space is available for bookings, providing a meaningful setting for gatherings, workshops, and events. The Healing Centre offers cultural healing workshops and services, bringing traditional practices to those seeking a connection to Arrernte wellness and knowledge. Each enterprise strengthens Akeyulerre's mission of fostering cultural pride, health, and resilience in our community.
Shop
Discover authentic, locally-made products and merchandise that celebrate Arrernte culture.
Bookings
Book our Conference space for gatherings, events or meetings or book a cultural experience at the Healing Centre.
Cultural Services
Services
Welcome to Country
Welcoming to Country has always been a part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including Arrernte culture.
The boundaries between different groups were clear and crossing into another group’s Country required a request for permission to enter.
When permission was given, the hosts would welcome the visitors, offering them safe passage and protection of their spiritual being during the journey. Visitors had to respect the protocols and rules of the land owner group while on their Country.
At Akeyulerre, we welcome you onto Arrernte lands and ask you to respect our Country.
Smoking Ceremony
Arrernte people use smoking ceremonies for cleansing, healing, removing bad spirits and passing on knowledge between generations.
A Smoking Ceremony is used as its own ceremony, or alongside a Welcome to Country ceremony.
At Akeyulerre, we use a Smoking Ceremony to cleanse visitors to our Healing Centre.
Cultural Dancers
Akeyulerre Cultural Dancers play a vital role in preserving and promoting Arrernte culture.
Our dancers perform traditional dances that are deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Arrernte people, showcasing the rich history and stories of our ancestors.
The performances are not only visually captivating but also serve as a means of passing down traditional knowledge and practices to younger generations.
The Cultural Dancers offer a variety of services, including performances at community events, schools, and cultural festivals. These performances provide an opportunity for the wider community to engage with and appreciate Arrernte culture.
Ngangkari Healing
Ngangkari healers have nurtured the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of Arrernte people for thousands of years and are an important part of our Healing Centre at Akeyulerre.
N g angka r is not only heal at the Akeyulerre Healing Centre, but also in their communities, clinics and hospitals in Central Australia.
Booking Fees
Welcome to Country
$990 inc GST
(250 p/h 1x Senior Custodian, max 2 hours)
Smoking Ceremony- Individual (1 Person)
$350
(1x Senior 3.4 50.40/hr, 2x Junior 1.1 37.40. Up to 2hrs- including gathering)
2 People/Couple
$550
(1x Senior 3.4 50.40/hr, 2x Junior 1.1 37.40. Up to 2hrs- including gathering)
Small Groups (1-5 People)
$990 inc GST
(1x Senior 3.4 50.40/hr, 1x Junior 1.1 37.40. Up to 4hrs- including gathering)
Medium Groups (5-15 People)
$2,000 inc GST
Large Groups (15-30 People)
$3,500 inc GST
(1x Senior 3.4 50.40/hr, 1x Junior 1.1 37.40. Up to 4hrs- including gathering)
Corporate Groups (30+ People)
$4,400 inc GST
Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony
Corporate Groups (30+)
$5,500 inc GST
Cultural Dancers
$5,500 inc GST
1hr + Preparation (Collection of plants and medicines)
3x Elders 3x Junior
Ngangkari Healer
½ hr Treatment
$350 inc GST
($200 healer - $150 Akeyulerre)
Workshops
Experiences
Bush Medicine
Bush medicine is at the core of Akeyulerre Healing Centre. Wild harvest ‘on-country’ in partnership with First Nations peoples. Medicines are made in our state-of-the-art lab to ensure quality control of the product is of a high standard. Social Enterprise, employment pathways for Aboriginal People, fostering a safe and inclusive workplace for first nations peoples.
Cultural Awareness Group Talks
Akeyulerre offers Cultural Awareness Group Talks aimed at raising understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal people, particularly Arrernte culture.
These talks are designed to educate participants about traditional healing practices, bush medicine, and the rich cultural heritage of the Arrernte people and our connection to country.
Through these sessions, attendees gain insights into the significance of cultural practices and their role in maintaining community health and wellbeing.
In addition to the educational aspect, these talks also emphasise the importance of cultural preservation and the role of the community in supporting traditional practices.
Artefacts, Painting & Crafts
Akeyulerre Healing Centre in Alice Springs offers a range of workshops focused on Artefacts, Painting, and Crafts. These workshops are designed to immerse participants in Arrernte culture, providing hands-on experiences in creating traditional artefacts, paintings, and crafts. Participants learn about the cultural significance of these items and the traditional techniques used to create them.
The workshops are led by skilled Arrernte artists and craftspeople who share their knowledge and expertise.
Participants have the opportunity to work with natural materials and learn techniques such as dot painting, wood carving, and weaving. These workshops not only teach artistic skills but also emphasise the cultural stories and meanings behind each piece created.
Booking Fees
Bush Medicine
$200 per person inc. GST
Minimum of 5 participants/max 15
+ 10% Off Bush Medicine Products
Cultural Awareness Group Talks
$350 Per/Person inc. GST
3 hrs
Minimum of 5 participants
Conference Space
About the Space
A unique space with state of the art facilities and access to technologies. Seats 65. Catering available. Welcome to Country is built into the price. Mparntwe Custodians are part of our team and are available on the day.
Booking Fees
Conference Room (Welcome to Country included)
Half Day: (4hrs) $750 inc GST
Full Day: (7hrs) $1,250 inc GST