About Us
Miriam Rose Foundation
Founded by Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann AM, we help Indigenous youth grow through culture, creativity, and the stillness of Dadirri.
"Our young people don’t need fixing. They need to be shown who they already are.”
Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann AM, Founder
Aboriginal Elder, Educator, Artist and Senior Australian of the Year 2021
OUR STORY SO FAR
Our Foundation's Journey
She grows up immersed in her Aboriginal culture, deeply connected to Country, family, and community.
Breaking barriers and opening doors for generations to come.
Miriam pioneers the use of painting, storytelling, and spiritual learning in classrooms — giving Aboriginal children a way to see themselves in their learning.
Recognised for her service to Aboriginal education and the community.
Formed to carry her vision further — empowering Aboriginal youth through art, education, culture and the spiritual practice of Dadirri.
Workshops, community visits, school programs and art-based healing experiences begin to reach students, educators, and allies nationwide.
Miriam Rose Foundation inspired to make a difference after a series of tragic youth suicides in the community.
A national moment of recognition for a lifetime of healing, teaching, and cultural leadership.
Honorary doctorate recognises Dr Ungunmerr-Baumann’s authentic servant-leadership and her contributions to new understandings of Indigenous Art and Spirituality, and their importance to the Catholic tradition.
The Foundation continues to support young Aboriginal Australians to walk confidently in two worlds — through connection to culture, creativity, spirit, and education.
OUR VALUES
The Heart of Our Work
OUR MISSION
Empowering Aboriginal youth through culture, creativity and connection
At the Miriam Rose Foundation, our mission is to support Aboriginal children and young people to walk confidently in two worlds — their cultural world, and the modern one. We do this by creating spaces where deep listening, cultural pride, and creative healing can flourish. Our programs are built on Dadirri, a practice of stillness and awareness, passed down through generations.
Whether it's through painting, mentoring, spiritual learning or storytelling, we empower young people to reconnect with who they are — and envision who they can become.
With every brushstroke, every story shared, and every moment of stillness, we build futures that are strong in culture, spirit, and self-belief.
