Trek results
Our 25 intrepid trekkers tackled their gruelling 100km walk through the outback with courage, determination and in high spirits.
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Ikara-Flinders Ranges Challenge
9-14 September 2019
Supporting Indigenous students and Indigenous health research.
In September 2019, 25 volunteers traversed 100km of the arid South Australian outback over five days to raise funds and awareness for Indigenous health and education.
Through the Ikara-Flinders Ranges Challenge, over $164,000 was raised from 938 donors in 10 countries to support scholarships for Indigenous students at the University of Newcastle and health research to benefit Indigenous communities. Thank you to those who generously donated towards this cause; your support will help transform lives for Indigenous Australians now, and for generations to come.
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Acknowledgements
The University of Newcastle would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land - The Adnyamathanha People, who have permitted tourists to visit the area. We also acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal owners of the lands within the footprint areas of our campuses: Awabakal Nation, Darkinjung Nation, Biripi Nation, Worimi Nation and Wonnarua Nation.
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park has a rich and complex cultural heritage combining Aboriginal and pastoral history. The park is co-managed by a board consisting of Adnyamathanha and Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources representatives. The Adnyamathanha people (meaning hills or rock people) are the traditional custodians of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.