In 2014, the Adnyamathanha community sought support from the SharingStories Foundation to record and creatively interpret a traditional story relating to female ancestors and the creation of Adnyamathanha Country.

Senior Adnyamathanha custodians wanted to explore and recall this important Creation story for the Adnyamathanha community and share their culture with the younger generations of Australia.

Over twelve months, young community members guided by Adnyamathanha Senior Custodians worked together with SharingStories Foundation on the project.

In 2019, the resulting work ‘Same Like Yesterday – Virlkuthatlypila and Other Stories from Our Country’ was showcased as part of the DreamBIG Festival held in Adelaide.

The 20 meter wide, animated, 3D installation, 25 minutes in duration, was presented in the Radford Auditorium at the Art Gallery of South Australia. The work was then curated across an interactive multitouch to support ongoing community access and sharing.

Touring 2025-2026

Beginning in September 2025, the installation will tour over 12 months to multiple locations across South Australia, New South Wales and the Northern Territory, including Riverside Theatres in Parramatta, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney and Jilamara Arts in the Tiwi Islands.

School groups are invited to attend the exhibition tour.  All participating schools will receive a Teacher Tool Kit, including a FREE unit plan, Adnyamathanha-developed Classroom Protocols, pre- and post-visit activities, and access to the interactive online version of Adnyamathanha Country. All materials are aligned with the Australian Curriculum and available via the SharingStories education platform, Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom.

Tour Dates and Locations

• Leigh Creek Outback Resort, Leigh Creek, SA – Sep 15, 2025
• Leigh Memorial Theatre, Port Augusta, SA – Sep 20, 2025
• Middleback Arts Centre, Whyalla, SA – Sep 23, 2025
• Riverside Theatres, Sydney, NSW – Sep 30 – Oct 4, 2025
• Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, NSW – Oct 9 – Nov 12, 2025
• Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs, NT, May 2026 (Dates TBC)
• Jilamara Arts, Tiwi Islands, NT, July 2026 (Dates TBC)