Oonchiumpa
Oonchiumpa is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation based in Alice Springs (Mparntwe), Central Australia. Led by Kristy Bloomfield and Tanya Turner, Oonchiumpa works across 7 language groups within a 150km radius of Alice Springs, partnering with 32+ organisations. Core programs include Youth Mentorship & Cultural Healing (95% reduced anti-social behavior, 72% school re-engagement), True Justice: Deep Listening on Country (with ANU since 2022), Atnarpa Homestead On-Country Experiences, and Cultural Brokerage & Service Navigation. Oonchiumpa proves that culture is medicine and that Aboriginal communities know what works for Aboriginal young people.
Programs
Team Members
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Team
Kristy Bloomfield
Visionary Leader & Director
Tanya Turner
Aboriginal Leader
Patricia Ann Miller
Community Leader & Advocate
Henry Bloomfield
Elder
Bloomfield family Elder, Homestead custodian
Aidan Harris
Aunty Bev and Uncle Tony
Adelaide Hayes
Kirsty Bloomfield
Community Member
Bloomfield family, Homestead project
Kylie Bloomfield
Community Member
Bloomfield family, Homestead project
Shayne Bloomfield
Community Member
Bloomfield family, Homestead project
Yani Bloomfield
Youth Participant
Bloomfield family, younger generation
Braydon Dema
Youth Participant
Young storyteller, family ties to Homestead
Amelia Tynan
Community Supporter
Youth empowerment advocate
Impact
Key People
Kristy Bloomfield
Co-Founder & Director
FeaturedKristy Bloomfield is a visionary leader and passionate advocate for Indigenous empowerment. As an Eastern Arrernte Traditional Owner, she brings cultural authority and deep connection to country.
Tanya Turner
Co-Founder & Director
FeaturedTanya Turner is a proud Aboriginal woman from Central Australia whose journey reflects resilience and determination.
Aunty Bev and Uncle Terry
Cultural Advisors
FeaturedAunty Bev and Uncle Terry are cherished custodians of Alice Springs vibrant history, deeply rooted in community resilience and cultural heritage.
Professor Helen Milroy
True Justice Partner - ANU
FeaturedProfessor Helen Milroy leads the True Justice Initiative partnership with Oonchiumpa, focusing on deep listening and restorative justice.
Max Bloomfield
Traditional Owner - Atnarpa Station
FeaturedMax Bloomfield is a Traditional Owner of Atnarpa (Loves Creek Station). His family has maintained connection to this land through generations of cultural practice.
Patricia Ann Miller AO
Traditional Owner
FeaturedPatricia Ann Miller AO is a Traditional Owner who has made significant contributions to Aboriginal rights and cultural preservation in Central Australia.
Youth Voices
Young People Experience Hospitality at McDonalds
Mat and Chloe from McDonalds provided young Aboriginal people with a welcoming store tour and hands-on experience making their own lunch.
Girls Day Out: Cultural Empowerment at Standley Chasm
Four young Aboriginal girls enjoyed a day trip to Standley Chasm to see the work of traditional owners on their land, empowering them to believe they too can achieve similar goals.
Young Fellas Experience Cultural Connection at Standley Chasm
Fred and Tyrone took young men on a cultural journey to Standley Chasm on western Arrernte country to hear from Aboriginal tour guides.
Young Women Discover Basketball Community
Young Aboriginal women attended their first basketball game at the local stadium. All expressed desire to play next season.
Healing Journey to Country at Atnarpa Station
Three young Aboriginal men traveled to Atnarpa Station for a healing experience. Malachi reconnected with his family language preservation efforts.
Returning Home to Atnarpa: The Bloomfield Family Journey
The Bloomfield/Wiltshire family shares the journey of reclaiming Atnarpa (Loves Creek Station) — from 1896 through to Native Title in 2012.
Operation Luna Success: 95% Reduction in Youth Offending
Of 21 young people referred by Operation Luna, only 1 remained on the case management list by December 2024.
Educational Transformation: 72% Return to School
Despite 95% of participants being disengaged from school initially, 72% returned to school or alternative education pathways.
From Disconnected Youth to Future Tourism Entrepreneur
MS transformed from a disconnected young person with an offending history to someone developing their own cultural tourism venture.
From Homelessness to Independent Living
After losing her father, M was living in unstable accommodation. Through Oonchiumpa support, M and her mother secured independent housing.
Videos
Atnarpa Station — Drone Flyover
Aerial drone footage over Atnarpa Homestead and the MacDonnell Ranges.
Camp Life at Atnarpa
Camp footage showing cultural activities, yarning circles, and community gathering.
Drone Follow — Camp to Homestead
Aerial drone footage following the path from the campground to the historic homestead.
Working on Station — Part 3
Continued station work and family activities at Atnarpa Homestead.
Working on Station — Part 4
The homestead and land management at Atnarpa.
Working on Station — Short Clip
A brief glimpse of station life at Atnarpa.
Working on Station — Part 1
Station activities at Atnarpa — the family continuing their connection to land.
Working on Station — Part 2
More activities on Atnarpa Station — maintaining the homestead and surrounding country.
Gallery
Oonchiumpa Hero
Atnarpa Homestead
ANU Law Students at Anzac Hill
Mentoring Session
Aerial view of Atnarpa Station
Youth at Standley Chasm
Young fellas on country
Kristy Bloomfield
Tanya Turner
Atnarpa landscape
Station surroundings
Red earth country
MacDonnell Ranges view
Station heritage
Atnarpa vista
Country view
Campsite at Atnarpa
Campground facilities
Accommodation at Atnarpa
Camp gathering area
Homestead map area
Campsite overview
Girls day at Standley Chasm
Basketball team
Community Programs
4 programs making a difference
Atnarpa Homestead On-Country Experiences
Experience Eastern Arrernte country at Loves Creek Station through Traditional Owner-led on-country programs. Offering accommodation, cultural tourism, healing programs, and educational experiences including bush medicine workshops, storytelling, and cultural connection activities. School groups and visitors gain authentic understanding of Aboriginal culture through direct engagement with country and knowledge holders.
Cultural Brokerage & Service Navigation
Connecting Aboriginal young people and families to essential services through trusted partnerships with over 32 community organizations. Provides culturally safe navigation support for health services (Congress, Headspace), education pathways, employment and training, housing and accommodation, and legal and justice system access. Breaks down barriers between Aboriginal families and mainstream services through cultural brokerage and advocacy.
Oonchiumpa Alternative Service Response
A comprehensive mentorship program providing culturally responsive support for Aboriginal youth (ages 11-17) identified as at-risk by Operation Luna, the Northern Territory Government multi-agency taskforce. Using a cultural brokerage model, Oonchiumpa connects young people to Aboriginal and mainstream services while providing holistic family support, education re-engagement, mental health services, housing assistance, and cultural connection programs.
True Justice: Deep Listening on Country
Transformative legal education program where law students learn from Traditional Owners on country, understanding Aboriginal law, justice, and lived experiences beyond what textbooks can teach. A week-long immersive experience traveling from Alice Springs through Arrernte Country to Uluru, designed and led by Traditional Owners Kristy Bloomfield and Tanya Turner in partnership with ANU Law School since 2022.
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