BushMob – Aboriginal Corporation – for young people who are at risk of being disengaged and marginalized

Program Manager

Hello all. My name is Melissa and I am originally from Hughenden in North West Queensland. I absolutely love Alice Springs and the people here. I was born and bred in the bush and having the opportunity to work for a unique organization such as BushMob is definitely the best experience of my life. I have always believed in, and been passionate about working with young people and have done so for many years. I have always wanted to be excited about going to work and now I really am. I am a member of a really awesome team and have met some great Young People with bright futures.

Apmere Mwerre Team Leader

Hello, I came to Alice springs 9 years ago, previously living in Geelong, Ballarat and country Victoria. Of course the next line is ‘GO CATS’. I co-managed a dementia-specific aged care facility for several years in Ballarat, and continued in this industry for a short time in Alice. My sea change job in AOD / VSA began in 2006 when I lived in a remote community on APY lands in South Australia. I lived in several NT remote communities after this, until finding BushMob in 2009. Loving this job; the people and cultures I've been introduced to, time out bush with Elders and horses, the strength in adversity I see around me. Can we just bring the ocean a bit closer?

Media Manager

HI, I have been living in the Territory since the 1990’s (last century), mainly in Alice Springs. Have worked in the media and creative arts since being here. I have done stints with Channel 31, Warlpiri Media, Imparja Television, CDU Art Department, CAAMA Productions, Lonely Planet and SBS. I love working at BushMob. I am passionate about using the digital media to alter the negative perceptions that some people have of youth and especially of indigenous youth. Cook when your wok is hot.

Facility Case Worker

Hi, I'm Patrick. I am originally from Holland but after traveling Australia for a year, I have settled in Alice Springs. I enjoy the diversity of people here. I feel that the opportunities are endless and that BushMob is pushing me to grow in every aspect of my life. I find that the relationships between the Young People and myself are mutually educational and focus on life skill development. I cherish the laughs I have with the Young People and helping them to realise their unlimited potential.

Apmere Mwerre Smoking Ceremony

The ladies from the Akeluyerre Healing Centre came out to Apmere Mwerre and performed a Smoking Ceremony.

A Trip to Uluru and Kata Tjuta

Some time ago, the Bushmob crew went for a drive. Here is some of their footage from the trip.

12 Bars at BushMob

For all you music lovers out there.
Here is Ashley on drums, Cassimer on bass and Moses on rhythm.
Keep on rocking in the free world!

The BushMob Boys singing along to “Don’t Worry Be Happy”

The BushMob crew have been making some radio programs with the new CAAMA2 radio station. Here are the guys letting loose around after an intensive training session.
Thanks to Charlotte at CAAMA for her time and energy in training the guys and to Blak Bala Mujik for their song “Don’t Worry Be Happy”
Enjoy.