Wakwakurna Kanyini

15/12/2025

07/08/2025

Wakwakurna Kanyini is announcing our search for the new Chief Executive Office to lead the South Australian Peak Body for Aboriginal Children and Families.
If you have experience in leading organisations and are passionate about the rights of Aboriginal children and families, please click the link or email [email protected] for more information and position descriptions.
Applications close midnight Sunday, 17 August 2025

Wakwakurna Kanyini is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation in delivering its vision and mission.

17/07/2025

Last week, Wakwakurna Kanyini joined the Pika Wiya Family Fun Day! 🎉

Check out Umeewarra Media’s deadly recap — and hear from our Board Director Heather Laughton and Operations Lead Celine Graham at 8:47 as they share our purpose and vision.

15/07/2025

💙💚🤍 NAIDOC Week 2025 Recap 🖤💛❤

Last week, the Wakwakurna Kanyini team had the privilege of attending a number of NAIDOC Week celebrations. It was an incredible week filled with strong community spirit, culture, and connection.

We were honoured to join the celebrations at:
▪️ NAIDOC in the North
▪️ Kura Yerlo NAIDOC
▪️ Pika Wiya Family Fun Day
▪️ Incompro NAIDOC
▪️ NAIDOC SA March and Family Festival

This year’s theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, was felt in every gathering, reminding us of the strength we hold as a community.

15/07/2025

2025 OUR SAAY Finals Recap 🎤

Wakwakurna Kanyini was honoured to partner with the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People SA for this year’s OUR SAAY Competition — a powerful platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to share their voices, stories, and visions for the future.

As part of NAIDOC Week, the 2025 OUR SAAY Finals were held in Adelaide on Wednesday 9 July 2025, bringing together inspiring young speakers from across the state.

A huge congratulations to all the finalists — your strength, pride, and leadership embody this year’s NAIDOC theme:

“The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”

We’re proud to walk beside you 👣