We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders, Ancestors and leaders of the Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands ILBIJERRI Theatre Company is based.
We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, recognising their resilience and ongoing connection to land, water and culture, despite ongoing colonial interruption and genocide.
Always was, always will be, sacred Indigenous land.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be advised that this website may contain images of deceased persons.
ILBIJERRI works to reclaim First Nations ways of working within the Australian arts sector, through programs and projects grounded in deep listening with and for Community and Country. ILBIJERRI is committed to a leadership role around best practice in cultural consciousness of First Peoples and ways of being. ILBIJERRI is committed to strengthening protocols and […]
ILBIJERRI collaborates with partners to deliver innovative performance works that connect with mob, spark conversations, and sustain healthy communities. Our partnerships with government departments and health agencies coupled with our connection to Community ensures we deliver focused, socially impactful, works from a uniquely First Nations perspective. These works are crafted from health message provocations, devised […]
Leaving a legacy A bequest is a deeply personal way of showing your support. Bequests have the power to transform arts organisations and are a remarkable way to share your passion for ILBIJERRI with future generations. When you remember ILBIJERRI in your will you are making a powerful commitment to change society through inspiring experiences. […]
ILBIJERRI works closely with our partners to design bespoke programs which deliver unique benefits for both parties. Our focus lies in creating meaningful, long-term relationships with organisations that share our values. We create unique partnerships that are tailored to provide powerful benefits for your organisation. ILBIJERRI presents distinctive theatre works of vision and scale, exploring […]
Our donor community is an integral part of the ILBIJERRI family. Donations have a profound impact on ILBIJERRI and directly support our ability to tell the stories of First Peoples in ensuring they are made with integrity - culturally and artistically. ILBIJERRI remains a spearhead for the Australian First People community in telling our stories. […]
We couldn’t do all that we do without the incredible support of our major government, corporate, community and philanthropic partners. Their commitment to ILBIJERRI is invaluable, and we thank them for believing in our mission. To discuss how you can support ILBIJERRI, please contact Kirsty on 0414347335 or email [email protected] Government Core Funding Partners Other […]
WANGNARRA (Messmate Tree)$50,000 - $100,000 Josephine Wolanski WOOLIP TREE (Wooly Tea-tree)$20,000 - $49,999 - MUDRURT (Blue Stars)$10,000 - $19,999 - WAYETUCK (Black She-oak)$5,000 - $9,999 Linda Herd DJELWUCK (Mulberries)$2,500 - $4,999 Roger SharpeCarrillo Gantner AC and Ziyin Gantner WAR-RAK (Banksia)$1,000- $2,499 AnonymousElaine ChiaJacinta BleeserMandy WhitfordSarah miller GARAWANG (Apple-berries)$500- $999 AnonymousEloise CurryDebra JefferiesElsa UnderhillNaomi PullenAnonymous BURN-NA-LOOK […]
ILBIJERRI is much more than just a theatre company. The performing arts can shape society and enrich our lives. They inspire us as individuals and help us build stronger, more connected communities. ILBIJERRI works closely with a variety of generous funders to deliver programs across Australia which have a profound social impact. We welcome the opportunity […]
BIW A GITHALAY (The Crab and the Mangrove Tree) is a universal and interactive theatrical experience for children aged five and over. BIW A GITHALAY tells a culturally significant story that is shared across the diaspora of Saibai communities in Cairns, Brisbane, Bamaga and Thursday Island. It is a children’s bedtime story told in two […]
A deadly short film about smashing hepatitis C Originally staged as a play which toured in 2018 and 2019, VIRAL is a short film made with mob for mob about navigating hepatitis C. The project has been supported by long term partners of ILBIJERRI, the Victorian Government's Department of Health, as part of a series […]
