We were established in June 2002 and have performed at a number of schools, conference launches, official ceremonies, NAIDOC events and the Croc Festival at Moree. Some of our clients include: Centrelink Women at Work (International Women's Day) Labrador State School Worongary Primary School Arundel Primary School Robina Primary School Gold Coast City Council Department of Families (Foster Careers Conference) Gold Coast Institute of TAFE

The Gumai Dhagun Bugeram dancers have been named by a local Kombumerri elder and have been taught traditional dances from Nunukul Kunjeil. We are a children's dance troupe which also looks at issues affecting the whole family with an emphasis on parental involvement. We welcome Aboriginal children of all ages with the stipulation of parental involvement. This involvement has proven to be invaluable and ensures that positive results are achieved. We believe that as a community/family we all work together as one.

All money raised by the group is distributed to the children's trust accounts to assist with tertiary education.

Details of performers as at January 2004:

Name / Age / Clan
Tahleah 13 Nunukul (Stradbroke Is, QLD)
Jenita 12 Nunukul (Stradbroke Is, QLD)
Shedelle 11 Mununjali (Beaudesert, QLD)
Danielle 11 Mununjali (Beaudesert, QLD)
Jayden 10 Nunukul (Stradbroke Is, QLD)
Jasmine 8 Kamilaroi (Narrabri, NSW)
Jackson 6 Kamilaroi (Narrabri, NSW)
Lahni 4 Mununjali (Beaudesert,QLD)
Jaelyn 4 Mununjali (Beaudesert,QLD)

Cost: All performance quotes are done on an individual basis and tailored to meet your needs.

Some of the issues tackled by the group: Parenting Skills / Leadership Skills / Team Building / Professional Performance Skills / Self Esteem / Peer Pressure Community Involvement / Further Education / Career Goals / Negotiation Skills / Presentation Skills Cultural Awareness / Management Skills / Conflict Management

How can we help you? The group can assist individual organisations with a range of services. These include: Professional performances Cultural awareness sessions Parenting skills Cultural workshops Communication consultant for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Networking

Contact Details:
Linda Winkleman 0415955101 ~ Vikki Blacka 0409759531 ~ Sonya Owen 0405237004 or (07) 55290828
Debbie Laidlaw 0403261278 or (07) 55028873 ~ Laura Peacock (07) 55717476

Email: gdbdancers@hotmail.com

Acknowledgements: Uncle Graham Dillon (Kalwun Development Corporation) - For support & assistance with establishing and naming the group Che Walker (Nunukul Kunjeil) - For his time and expertise in teaching the children traditional dances and the didgeridoo Bernie Williams - For providing cultural advice, conducting cultural workshops and assisting with the design of our dance props Wayne Quilliam - For his time and commitment in developing our photo library Raleena Winkleman - For making our costumes All the family, friends and community members for their support and commitment

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