Kokatha, Arabana and the Newman Family – Connecting generations

When Chris and Pam Newman unearthed a trunk of Indigenous artefacts linked to their grandfather's time at Woomera, it sparked more than nostalgia—it deepened their family's connection with the Kokatha and Arabana Traditional peoples of South Australia. Through the Peter Newman Foundation, they've returned cultural treasures, funded local art, and forged lasting relationships rooted in respect, story, and shared healing. This evolving partnership reflects a powerful legacy of personal connection driving community-led renewal.