The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development, part of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne, works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to identify, recruit and support potential and practising Indigenous artists, as well as provides professional development opportunities for Australia’s First Nations peoples.

In 2023 they partnered with Winyama to host the National IMW. Learn more about the benefits of our partnership.

YMAC is responsible for providing a range of professional services to groups of Traditional Owners of the Pilbara, Midwest and Gascoyne. One of those services is heritage mapping. With the need for heritage mapping rapidly increasing in Western Australia, YMAC contracted Winayma to help meet the needs of the Aboriginal communities they represent.

Geoscience Australia is dedicated to advancing the sustainable management of Australia’s geological and geospatial resources. This commitment led to a partnership with Winyama, with Geoscience Australia providing financial support, training materials and subject matter experts for the Earth Observation (EO) sessions at the National IMW for the second consecutive year. Hear more about Geoscience Australia’s partnership with Winyama.

A partnership between METRONET and Winyama alleviated the need for the PTA to continuously outsource GIS professionals, closing the loop on a previously time-consuming process. This arrangement meant that Winyama staff were seconded out to support the Public Transport Authority’s project demand.

NGIS is a leading global geospatial consultancy with a 30-year track record of delivering innovative and impactful geospatial solutions. They joined Winyama to deliver another energetic National IMW. Hear from NGIS CEO, Paul Farrell on why they continue to partner with us.

Coongan partnered with Winyama to transform their Cultural Awareness Training with an interactive 3D map of Nyiyaparli Country. The tool provides trainees with culturally approved stories, native title boundaries, and site-specific insights, fostering deeper understanding. Learn how this innovative solution is empowering Coongan and their community.

This year the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) supported Winyama’s Indigenous Mapping Workshop - Boorloo. Kate O’Connor, a Project Manager within the Aboriginal Economic Development (AED) team, shares with us why it was such a good strategic opportunity.