Learning about Australian Indigenous culture on Boigu Island

Located in the northernmost tip of Queensland’s Torres Strait Islands and just six kilometres from Papua New Guinea, Boigu Island is where Laurel was born and raised, among idyllic natural beauty, within the love and strength of her indigenous culture and community. 

“For me, growing up on Boigu Island was like living in heaven on earth”, says indigenous evangelist, Laurel Pabai. 

Understanding Connection to Country for Indigenous Australians

“Generally, the people who ask you to do a Welcome (to Country), the desire in their heart is to genuinely connect to Country,” shares Gundungurra man and Indigenous Education Facilitator, Uncle David King.