The Chocolate On Purpose Why!

Welcome to our 'Walumarra' (Guardian/Protector) Chocolate Mob

'Yiradhu marang', that’s First Nations Wiradyuri language for 'good day'.

I’m Fiona, a proud Wiradyuri woman, of the Galari (Lachlan River) on the Central Tablelands of NSW.   

I acknowledge that beautiful part of Wiradyuri Country, the Country of my old people, who’ve walked the tablelands with respect and stewardship, who connect along the Bila Bula, the Belubula River, across Canowindra, Carcoar and Orange.

The Bila Bula is where I feel the most grounded, sitting beside her watching her flow as she travels along the riverbed and bubbles over the basalt rocks thrown by nearby Gaanha Bula, now known as Mt Canobolas, during ancient volcanic eruptions.

This is my happy place and I extend this happy acknowledgement to the country where you stand today, paying respect to their elders past and present, and honour your connection to that place.

Now I am fortunate to live and operate my business Chocolate On Purpose, Australia's first Indigenous chocolate company, on Gundungurra Country in Moss Vale, on the Southern Highlands of NSW. I’m honoured to stand on this beautiful Country and pay my respect to their Elders past and present.

I’m passionate about the empowerment of Australia’s First Nations People, the oldest living culture on earth.

I’m passionate about equity for our people in all respects, and in particular their sovereignty in the Australian Native Food and Botanical Supply Chain.

I’m passionate about Cultural Provenance of our native foods, and recovery of the inherent rights and sovereignty of first nations women in that space.

Indigenous women hold and conserve knowledge of Australia’s native botanicals crucial to culture, identity & spirituality, and have been sharing this knowledge through storytelling for over 60,000 years.

My mission is to continue this songline, through storytelling with chocolate.

As a Walumarra (Guardian), you will work alongside me, as a brother, sister or ally. 

Mandaang guwu (thank you).

Guwayu (until later).

Fiona & the Chocolate On Purpose Team 💛