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Traditional Healers of the Central Desert contains unique stories and

imagery and primary source material: the ngangkari speak directly to the

reader. Ngangkari are senior Aboriginal people authorised to speak

publicly about Anangu (Western Desert language speaking Aboriginal

people) culture and practices. It is accurate, authorised information

about their work, in their own words.

The practice of traditional healing is still very much a part of

contemporary Aboriginal society. The ngangkari currently employed at NPY

Women’s Council deliver treatments to people across a tri-state region

of about 350,000 sq km, in more than 25 communities in SA, WA, and NT.

Acknowledged, respected, and accepted, these ngangkari work

collaboratively with hospitals and health professionals even beyond this

region, working hand-in-hand with Western medical practitioners.