We want to strengthen our community, empower our people and create a unified future.

We are Eliza and Jordan and together, with the shared vision of creating unity between all peoples within our community, we dreamt up and created djinjamandjali in early 2026.

djinjamandjali means ‘build each other’ in dhurga, the local language of this area. We would like to acknowledge Aunty Patricia Ellis who guided us and gave blessing to use this name.

Jordan has a strong connection to Yuin culture and heritage and is passionate about bringing Yuin people and allies together for healing, connection and truth. Eliza is driven to work alongside Yuin people and show allies that they can make a difference through listening, unlearning colonial conditioning and building a shared future.

Within previous collaborative work, Eliza and Jordan have seen the benefit and power of a unified approach and how positive means of community-led action can create a big ripple effect of change and unity.

djinjamandjali strives to create this type of change through offering tourism, education, youth programs, healing through food and truth telling.

We are inspired and driven to:

  • Be a voice and advocate for Yuin people.

  • Provide an open space for allies to come be a part of positive change.

  • Build strong relationships between all peoples and entities.

  • Empower local communities through participatory community development practices that encourage collective learning.

  • Create safe spaces for healing, shared understanding and unity for all community members.

  • To provide unique services that address complex challenges.

Our Vision

Over the years there has been
a lot of overt racism and division within
our communities.

Our vision is to tackle this issue and
create a sense of togetherness and show
that we can work together
as a collective, empower each other and
create a better future for our children.

We believe that a shift of perspective from
the colonised way of thinking
is key to breaking
negative and unprogressive cycles
that prevent change.

We seek to shift these perspectives by
embedding First Nations knowledge
into every experience we offer.

Our Logo

The story behind our logo and the incredible artist who designed it, Jordan’s sister Jamara Nye.

~ My name is Jamara Nye and I am a proud walbunja woman with connection to Gamilaraay country through
my Grandmother. Art has been a big part of my life since primary school, it’s in everything I see and do. I’ve tried a lot of things, but art is my one true passion. It’s more than just a hobby, to me art is a way to bring people together, spread happiness and make connections. My one dream is to show everyone how much art can contribute to mental health and problem solving. Art is more than art.

This design came from a brainstorm session with Eliza and Jordan where they drew a ripple effect of change that they wanted the business to achieve. It’s about community and the idea that we all bleed the same colour. The red represents the blood of us all, no matter what colour your skin is. The circles show us in our endless cycles together. The blue is for the ocean and represents the South Coast and waterways we have here. In the centre, you can see the red blood cells that flow through everyone. Each circle around the centre, adds layers and represents the building of life and community. The people in the middle are gathered around to show that we are all in this together, it takes all of us to make a circle of life and we can’t make a full circle without each other. ~

Jamara has collaborated with us on many community events in the past and we are so lucky to have her by our side.