This episode was recorded as part of a Centralian Land Management Association project - which they have kindly shared with our listeners

In this episode, we talk to Di Martin from Mt Denison Station.

Di first came to the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu in 1984 for what she thought would be a six-month teaching job. She never imagined she’d still be in the region more than 40 years later.

When she eventually left Yuendumu, it wasn’t to continue travelling—it was to move just 30 kilometres down the road to Mt Denison Station, where she still lives today.

In that time, Di has seen it all—raising six kids, facing loss, navigating the challenges of succession, and building a strong, lasting relationship with the local Aboriginal community. Her story is one of resilience, connection, and a deep love for the place she calls home.

To start things off, I asked Di how she ended up taking that first job in Yuendumu.

Red Centre Reflections is a Centralian Land Management Association project, supported by FRRR through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

This episode was recorded as part of a Centralian Land Management Association project - which they have kindly shared with our listeners
In this episode, we talk to Di Martin from Mt Denison Station.
Di first came to the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu in 1984 for what she thought would be a six-month teaching job. She never imagined she&rsquo;d still be in the region more than 40 years later.
When she eventually left Yuendumu, it wasn&rsquo;t to continue travelling&mdash;it was to move just 30 kilometres down the road to Mt Denison Station, where she still lives today.
In that time, Di has seen it all&mdash;raising six kids, facing loss, navigating the challenges of succession, and building a strong, lasting relationship with the local Aboriginal community. Her story is one of resilience, connection, and a deep love for the place she calls home.
To start things off, I asked Di how she ended up taking that first job in Yuendumu.
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Red Centre Reflections is a Centralian Land Management Association project, supported by FRRR through funding from the Australian Government&rsquo;s Future Drought Fund.

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