The Wire

From arthritis to sports injuries, many indigenous people find a natural remedy for every ailment. This is why many of them in remote communities are trying to set up businesses where they can grow the ingredients for their naturopathic medicines, and sell them nation-wide. However, like most business-owners, they are struggling with bureaucratic obstacles and financial strains. Deborah Fernando is an assistant research officer with the University of South Australia. She’s also a Koori woman who’s helping indigenous people set up their natural health businesses around Ceduna in South Australia. She explained to The Wire what her role is with UniSA and Desert Knowledge, working in Ceduna.