Words by Tahnie Pearl Togo - Based on an interview with Tahnie for the Neighbourhood Backyard Documentary Tahnie Pearl Togo - Proud First Nations Playworker in Joomunjie Land Neighbourhood Backyard When Tahnie Pearl Togo talks about their Neighbourhood Backyard called ‘Joomunjie Land’, it’s clear she’s not just describing a space for play. She’s describing something far deeper — a place of belonging, healing, security and transformation — built on children, family, culture, and community...

My name is Hyahno. I am writing to you because I find myself in a unique and uncomfortable position. It is however, one I have...

Another Playworker and I, were creating a play provocation in the form of a tyre mountain/pyramid in Joomunjie Land. Joomunjie Land is a 'Community Backyard' for local children to play, after school ond during schools holidays. It's purpose is to provide children with a space to engage in creative, constructive, self-directed free play, with local friends. Just be children. During this play session, our plan was to make the tyre mountain about 3 or 4 metres high, tiered to avoid high impact...