Our Story

Purrung Pty Ltd was established with a simple but powerful idea:
to build a sustainable business that supports the next generation of Indigenous youth.

Our founder, Danial Walker, is a proud Wemba Wemba man and lifelong advocate for Aboriginal affairs. He grew up in the Koori community and comes from a family with a deep history of leadership — including his grandfather, a founding member of the Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative.

What Purrung Means

The name “Purrung” refers to the Tree of Life — a symbol of support, resilience, and growth.
This reflects our mission: to support Indigenous communities by providing economic opportunity, cultural connection, and youth development.

Program Scope

  • Target Koori youth from years 12 to 17 that are at risk and vulnerable and in out of home care

  • Koori youth that is disengaged from culture, community and society and had negative contact with the justice system

  • Scalable Event with Layered Levels of outdoor Activities that will be conducted across various locations across the state in State parks and Rivers

  • Provide a positive influence through physical, cultural and environmental education

  • The Program will contribute to personal growth and social awareness and develops skills for life and the world of work

Issues Facing Indigenous Youth

Family Transience

Experience or Witness Domestic Violence

Limited Contact with Culture and Connection to Land

Poverty

Mental Health Issues

Being Bullied

Housing Issues

Physical Health Issues

Isolation and Withdrawal from Family and Friends

 Anticipated Outcomes

  • Helping youth build emotional strength, confidence, and the ability to bounce back from adversity.

  • Creating safe spaces for meaningful connection, friendship, and trust-building among peers.

  • Empowering young people to lead, influence others, and take responsibility in their communities.

  • Encouraging critical thinking and helping youth approach challenges with creativity and logic.

  • Fostering self-reliance, personal responsibility, and the ability to make informed decisions.

  • Equipping youth with practical tools they need for everyday life, education, and employment.

  • Guiding youth to become proud, contributing members of their culture and community.