MK Eco by Starwin

13/04/2025

Good morning

As the dragonflies start to circle and dry season promises it's on its way, we invite you to visit our store and discover local gifts from youth enterprises and more.

Like the Island TYM gift boxes are now available, inspired by cuppa tea time, soaking up sea breezes 🍵🏝️

Our shopfront is open:
✨ Monday 14th + Tuesday 15th April from 9am.
Drop by and say hi to Djamarlia 💜

✨ Online orders and corporate orders all welcome. Contact [email protected] ✨

12/04/2025

✨FOR SALE ✨

10 x folding chairs @ $8 each or $500 for the lot.

We would like to see them go to a youth / community organisation. They are in good used condition and are great for workshops.

Purchase via cash payment or we can invoice for bank transfer.

If you are interested, please get in touch...
📱 0402303867
📧 [email protected]

Pick up is available Monday to Wednesday this week. Delivery may also be an option.

[ We also have a range of IT / teach, furniture, cameras and more available for purchase ]

With kindness,
Team Starwin

10/04/2025

Good morning 🐢

We have been taking it slow and steady and working on some new creations of late.

We hope you like them as much as we do!

The shop is OPEN today from 9am to 12noon, with online orders being sent.
These all new travel cushions will be available too.
Make time to drop by and say hi or place your order online for prompt delivery.

Shop small + choose eco 🌿 we will turtly thank you for it.

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Turtles are valued magestical animals in the tropical north. Also a food sources and spiritual totem to some.

We love this screen printed design from Darrikardu Art Collective (Wadeye Women's Centre). This one-of-a-kindness 'Turtles' story design is by Naomi Tcherna

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03/04/2025

Sending our love and support to the family, friends and fans of F. Kantilla. A talented musician and performer from Tiwi Islands who was a leader with B2M 🎶

He was also the devoted father of three daughters; Rachel, Aggie and Patsy who were all part of our Tiwi Youth Girls Leadership program.

Fly high now an angel singing in the sky ✨

Shout out to local stars and band B2M (Bathurst to Melville) who dropped by to say hi before their performance at the launch of Malaysia Airlines tonight at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade!
Have a great show!

03/04/2025

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Turtles are valued magestical animals in the tropical north. Also a food sources and spiritual totem to some.

We love this screen printed design from Darrikardu Art Collective (Wadeye Women's Centre). This one-of-a-kindness 'Turtles' story design is by Naomi Tcherna.

We've been working on something new behind the scenes for a corporate customer. What do you think of these colour ways?

We invite you to get in touch 📧 [email protected] if we can create something special for you.

03/04/2025

We love spreading kindness and earlier this year we were so please to be able to gift a Garrima mat to the Indi Kind program. Their on country early learning programs is social impact in action.

This gift made possible from the proceeds from the sold out children's collection, 'Yirrikipayi Story by MK' .

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Watch this space as we look forward to bringing you new child and youth led projects in 2025 that spread kindness 💜

With gratitude to Recycled Mats for making this possible 🌿

Fridays at Indi Kindi Borroloola are on Country days! A favourite spot for our Indi Kindis is the McArthur River boat ramp. Under the shade of the trees they love to explore Country, fish and learn about bush tucker.

Donate today and help us continue delivering this groundbreaking on Country early childhood solution to give Indigenous kids the best start in life > https://bit.ly/3wxfgxm

03/04/2025

We love seeing new products come to life!

Do you like this new look laptop bag?

If you are looking for corporate gifts for your next event, we welcome you to get in touch 📧 [email protected]

Exciting new offering in our Exec Collection!

Our Self Handled Laptop Bag is now available in a range of vibrant prints from our Aboriginal Artist Project.

Stunning original artworks by Darwin artist Mim Cole and Barcaldine artist Cheryl Thompson.

Which one will you be adding to your collection?
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Shop the full range online today https://catherinemanuelldesign.com/collections/aboriginal-artist-project-exec-travel

21/03/2025

One of our long term Makers is on an inspired journey to create change. Wishing Kristy from Everlasting Health all the best as a finalist for the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award 💜✨

Exciting News! ✨

I’m incredibly honored to be named a finalist for the AgriFutures Australia Rural Women's Award for my "Women’s Business" program!

"Women’s Business" aims to empower rural and remote women through health education, collaboration, and community building—fostering whole-person, whole-community, and whole-country healing in regional Australia. Seeing this work recognised at this level is truly humbling, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to expand its impact.

A huge thank you to Westpac for their generous $15K grant, which will help drive this mission forward.

Congratulations to my fellow finalists, Barbara Clifford and Nicole Walsh—it’s an absolute privilege to stand alongside such inspiring women.

Read the official announcement here: https://createsend.com/t/t-F5D5DCF7A74C5CF82540EF23F30FEDED

21/03/2025

We love seeing our team members set goals and achieve them, venturing into new pathways.

Wishing Deontae all the best as she heads to Cairns with her football this season ✨

ATTENTION 🚨

We are excited to announce the signings of 2 new additions to the Lions family. Both Lani Pigram and Deontae Sheppard-Greenoff are highly skilled with great instincts and footy brains. We are looking forward to them making an impact for season 2025. ✨

#2025

21/03/2025

Let's help spread the kindness and get books to remote places. Share this post with a community group you know who could benefit 📖

If you are looking for books and resources like these, visit our online store to discover more or 📧 [email protected] for corporate orders 📖

Book Supply 2025 invitations went out on Monday. We’ve taken a LOT of orders and these are some of the books what will soon be ready for dispatch. 💙 So far, we’re sending over 80,000 books to 436 Communities across Australia. Haven’t ordered yet? There’s still time!

19/03/2025

Congratulations to Jamie-Lee Puautjimi on her recognition as a life member for her contribution as a player to the NTF, across three clubs and as a representative player for the NT.

Jamie-Lee was the inaugural recipient of our Tapalinga Award, a decade ago, giving her the experience of playing with our partners, Diamond Creek Women's FC in the VWFL.

Jamie-Lee was also a valued leader with our Tiwi Youth Girls Leadership program over many years.

Her legacy will be deeply felt by the next generation ✨

Photos by David Bradley | AFLNT Media

19/03/2025

Congratulations to former Starwin team member and maker, Sharona Bishop on being awarded Life Membership for her contribution to the NTFL as a player, coach and artist.

What a star ✨

Photos by David Bradley | AFLNT Media

11/03/2025

We believe in the currency of kindness and here is an amazing opportunity to spread some thanks to Deadly Science ✨

If you havent yet checked out their books and resources, visit our online store to browse the collection too 🌿

Does your school want to receive DeadlyScience Resources in 2025?

Submit an EOI to receive resources from DeadlyScience in 2025 and bring exciting STEM tools to your school!

From LEGO and drones to microscopes, telescopes, 3D printers, books, and complete STEM kits, our resources are designed to spark curiosity and innovation in STEM.

Who Can Apply?

We prioritise schools meeting at least two of the following criteria:

✔️ 15%+ Indigenous student population

✔️ Located in Outer Regional, Remote, or Very Remote areas

✔️ High socio-educational disadvantage (e.g., low ICSEA or SEA scores)

✔️ Below-average student attendance rates

✔️ Limited access to science resources

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring STEM to life in your classrooms! Apply now via https://ow.ly/g9e350Vfp1W and let’s work together to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.

11/03/2025

The Magabala Scholarship round for 2025 is now open! ✍

Our scholarships are to support storytellers, writers and illustrators with professional development funding between $500 - $5,000 📖📝

In 2024 we supported 7 First Nations creators with scholarship funding to explore their storytelling craft 👩🏾‍🎨

Please contact us at [email protected] or call Magabala Books on 08 9192 1991 with any queries or to discuss your scholarship application 📞📩

Read more on our website: https://magabala.com.au/pages/scholarships

11/03/2025

Love seeing the Recycled Mats we sell being used to create safe places and cultural spaces for learning.

If you are looking for mats for your school or community group, pls 📧 [email protected] and we can quote for you ✨

06/03/2025

Where Are They Now? Sharniqua Hutt (nee Oxtoby) SJCC - Class of 2019. Sharniqua graduated from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2024 with a Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles. In addition to doing amazing things with her own fashion and textiles, Sharniqua is also working at St John’s in the Boarding House as a House Parent.

05/03/2025

“The key to a wonderful life is to never stop wandering into wonder.” – Suzy Kassem

Starting as an upcycle initiative many years ago, our community fell in love with these one-of-a-kindness travel cushions, showcasing female textile artists across the tropical north.

We are joyed that we are now able to take corporate orders in 2025.

If you are keen to offer a gift that will always keep a piece of the Territory close, these are perfect. Made by hand, with kindness on Larrakia country.

This set features textile art: Namurre Boko - by Jay Jurrupula Rostron

Gratitude to for leading the project in 2025.

04/03/2025

"Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later."

Congratulations to .mountford for stepping into a new role this year as a ranger across Groote Eylandt. We love hearing her updates and joy at being back on country 🌿

Our Career Pathways initiative supports the young women who work with us to set goals and further their dreams, achieved through mentoring and connections.

Over the past year, along with Louise, we have supported five young women who have worked with us into full-time employment / study pathways..

Our support and service is all independent and funded from within our enterprise, a truly integrated social enterprise model.

Your investment with us is vital to making this magic happen.You can support Louise's dreams further by purchasing from her one-of-a-kindness Turtle Season collection by (swipe to see) 🐢

Your kindness matters. Visit www.starwin.com.au to discover more 💜✨