Waltja

18/08/2026

Aboriginal women from remote Central Australian communities make artworks ranging from painted journal/diary covers to bead necklaces and carvings. When making artworks for Waltja, they are strong in their own identity, are happy and relaxed, and enjoy being able to choose which stories they tell, and the way they tell them through art.

They earn a standard payment which is decided by Waltja Directors. Sales of the artworks help to support Waltja’s good work with families. The art store presents an opportunity for artists to use their skills to raise funds to help other women in need.

Art by Ingrid Young: https://waltja.org.au/artsales/product-tag/ingrid-young/

Art by Garnet Tjana: https://waltja.org.au/artsales/product-tag/garnet-djana/

16/08/2026

Waltja is run by Aboriginal women from remote Central Australian communities. This involves many bus trips into Alice Springs to participate in important meetings about governance, programs and more.

“We work together - Anangu/Yapa and Kardiya, workers and Directors and community. That's why we called the organisation Waltja - family.'

Link: https://www.waltja.org.au/governance/

14/08/2026

Waltja recently spent a busy week across Atitjere, Laramba, Papunya, Areyonga and Ampilatwatja for NAIDOC events and community activities.

Our Children and Families, Strong Money and Youth teams joined families and local partners for art, cook-ups, boxing and community celebrations.

Thank you to Waltja staff, community members, Hearth, Arrernte Community Boxing Academy and Caylus - Central Australian Youth Link Up Service for helping these activities come together.

Link: https://www.waltja.org.au/our-work/

28/07/2026

Women from Yuelamu and Laramba catch up around the fire during a Waltja meeting at our Alice Springs campsite.

All Waltja directors are women from remote communities, and our town meetings provide an important opportunity to for our directors to reconnect, share experiences and discuss matters affecting their families and communities.

These conversations include access to care for children and elders, financial management, and ways to strengthen their community.

13/07/2026

Here is Garnet Tjana from Areyonga, relaxing while painting a water story and keeping warm in her Waltja beanie.

You can buy this artwork, along with more of Garnet’s work, here: https://waltja.org.au/artsales/?s=Garnet

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Waltja has had a great week joining with Arrernte Boxing out in Ampilatwatja. Thank you to Caylus for helping support for school holiday fun!

04/06/2026

Thank you customer Jaimee for supporting Waltja's programs.

Buying art from Waltja means you're directly supporting community-led funding that helps remote families.

Check out more unique pieces online or drop in, like Jaimee did, and learn about The Waltja Way.

Online: www.waltja.org.au/artsales
In person: 3 Ghan Rd, Ciccione

22/05/2026

Today, Waltja received a box of gorgeous knitted toys and teddies from our ever generous charity partner KOGO! ❤️💛🖤

We can't wait to start distributing them throughout our communities in Central Australia - Thank you!! kogo

01/05/2026

We are deeply sadenned by the passing of Kumanjayi Little Baby, and we wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones, and broader Alice Springs community who have come together this past week.

Waltja will be closed from 1pm today, May 1st, we will be re-openning on Tuesday May 5th. Take time to check in with those around you and look out for each other.

Support is available:
13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support): 13 92 76
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline (Ages 5-25): 1800551800
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636