Country as Teacher
Join Delta Kay, a proud Arakwal Bundjalung woman from Byron Bay, for an inspiring and grounded talk offering profound insight into her ancestral Country. As a respected community leader and Traditional Owner from the Byron bay area, Delta brings a deep, personal connection to the land, culture, and stories of the region.
With over thirty years of experience in Aboriginal education, Delta has supported generations of young people to grow as strong, resilient, and unique individuals. She is passionate about connecting people to Country and fostering understanding through culturally rich school programs and eco-tourism walks.
As the founder of Explore Byron Bay and a member of Country as Teacher, Delta weaves cultural knowledge with environmental care to help both locals and visitors build meaningful relationships with place. Her belief in the power of education to build cultural awareness, respect, and shared responsibility lies at the heart of her work.
Delta also serves as an elected Greens councillor on Byron Shire Council, where she continues her advocacy for sustainable, inclusive leadership rooted in Aboriginal ways of knowing and caring for Country.
This talk is a unique opportunity to hear directly from a local Arakwal woman and gain a deeper understanding of the land we walk on and the culture that has cared for it for thousands of years.

Delta Kay
Arakwal Bundjalung woman | Founder & Operator | Explore Byron Bay
Delta Kay is a proud Arakwal Bundjalung woman from Byron Bay and a passionate advocate for her community and Country. With over thirty years of experience in Aboriginal education, Delta has dedicated her life to supporting young people to grow into strong, resilient, and confident individuals.
Deeply connected to her ancestral land, Delta loves working in nature and sharing the cultural significance of Country through school programs and eco-cultural tourism walks. She believes that education is a powerful tool for building cultural awareness, mutual respect, and understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people—laying the foundation for a stronger, more inclusive future.
Delta is the founder and operator of Explore Byron Bay, where she leads guided walks on Arakwal Country, and is a core team member of Country as Teacher, an initiative that centres Indigenous knowledge systems in learning. She also serves as an elected Greens Councillor on Byron Shire Council, continuing her commitment to community leadership and environmental stewardship.
Delta’s work is grounded in cultural integrity, community connection, and a deep love for Country.


