"When those young fellas go for hunting at Kwale Kwale, near that hill, they get a lot of Tjilkamata from there. You have to kill it really
quickly so you can’t hurt it. Then use an axe to take off the spikes and then we get waru (fire) and cook it. Really good meat to eat. I
think about it a lot, but it’s been a really long time ago that I ate it." –Dulcie Sharpe

Born at Kwale Kwale (Jay Creek) and raised for many years at Hamilton Downs Station, Dulcie Sharpe is a Luritja speaker with roots in Papunya through her mother. She fondly recalls her childhood at Kwale Kwale—playing in the bush after school and swimming whenever water was available. Dulcie’s deep knowledge of culture was passed down by her grandmother, Old Laddie, who taught her about bush tucker, honey ants, dance, and language.

Since 2000, Dulcie has been a guiding presence at the Yarrenyty Arltere Learning Centre, which she helped establish as a space for her community to heal from persistent social challenges. Her vision has always been to create a safe environment where children and adults can embrace their culture while exploring new paths toward the future.