Episode 8: The Murawina Story with Aunty Norma Ingram and Aunty Margret Campbell

In this inspiring episode of Kids, Culture, Community – SNAICC Yarns, we sit down with two legendary Elders, Aunty Norma Ingram and Aunty Margret Campbell. Hosted by Narelda Jacobs, this conversation takes us back to Redfern in 1973, to Sheppard Street where Aunty Norma, Aunty Margret, and a group of determined Aboriginal mothers created Murawina, the first fully Aboriginal-run preschool in Australia. With no funding, no toys, and facing a system against them, they built a movement from the ground up. They share how they broke rules to develop their own curriculum rooted in Country, even if that meant taking busloads of children to the park to find the trees. They yarn about the strategic humour that became a tool for survival and resistance, the fight against colonisation and the ongoing battle to have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems valued in education. This is a story of care, intergenerational strength, and belief that passing culture and belonging to our children is the ultimate act of love. Aunty Norma and Aunty Margaret’s legacy is a masterclass in community-led change, reminding us that the answers have always been with community. Keep the conversation going—follow, subscribe, and share this podcast to help amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities. Visit SNAICC’s website to learn more, access resources and find out how you can get involved.