Mt Theo Outstation 2009-2010

Sixteen years on, the heart of the Mt Theo Program remains cultural rehabilitation/ respite and strengthening of young people through the care of Warlpiri mentors, carers and elders. This occurs at the remote Mt Theo Outstation located 160km northwest of Yuendumu, focussing on young Warlpiri people suffering from the effects of a wide range of [...]

Dog Ear Cafe

2010 saw the release of Andrew Stojanovski’s Dog Ear Café. Described by critics to be a ‘true-life adventure story’, his book very candidly discusses how he, alongside Peggy Brown and Johnny Miller, founded the Mt Theo Program in 1994 to end the devastation caused by what has long been considered Australia’s worst drug issue. Andrew’s [...]

Peggy

‘Like a stone’ – Peggy Brown’s story of determination Peggy Nampijimpa Brown is the woman who conceived and started the Mt Theo Program in 1994.  She has worked on the program ever since, filling various roles including chairperson and outstation supervisor.  Peggy is a stubborn and determined woman.  In the late 1980′s she was a [...]

Japangardi

Johnny ‘Hooker Creek’ Japangardi Miller Outstation Worker and Traditional Owner Johnny Japangardi Miller – or ‘Hooker Creek” as he is affectionately known -  is the senior Traditional Owner for Mt Theo. Johnny has dedicated most of the last decade of his life to caring for young petrol sniffiers in his country. Through his life, Japangardi [...]

Book Launch

Mt Theo is excited to announce the launch of Yakajirri’s book, ‘Dog Ear Cafe’  - coming soon at the four following locations…everyone welcome! Alice Springs Launch – Dog Ear Cafe Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 3:00pm Witchetty’s – Araluen Arts Centre Alice Spring “Dog Ear Cafe” Yuendumu Sports Weekend Launch Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 12:00pm Yuendumu [...]