Our Story
My journey with Tarmunggie is deeply personal, born from a desire to heal and reclaim our family's cultural legacy. For generations, the stories of my mother and grandmother were passed down in whispers—a necessity born of an Act that suppressed our culture. I was a child who witnessed this silence, and it stayed with me.
Today, Tarmunggie is our way of making those voices heard. Our work is inspired by our matriarchal home, the Toobeah Reserve, which has been handed back to my family and Bigambul. Every piece of art, story, workshop, and design is a powerful act of truth-telling and a tribute to the resilience of our people.
I’ve spent my life as a teacher and artist, and Tarmunggie represents the fusion of those two passions: to educate, share, and build a future where our cultural knowledge is not just preserved but celebrated. This business is my passion, my purpose, and my contribution to building a lasting legacy for the next generation of Bigambul women and First Nation people.
Our vision is to amplify and celebrate First Nations women's voices through storytelling, art, education, cultural practices and design.
Cheryl Moggs: OAM -Founder, Owner, Cultural and Creative Director
My name is Cheryl Moggs, I am a Bigambul woman,respected Elder and cultural leader, born and raised on my traditional Country-Goondiwindi,Toobeah and Bungunya-south west Queensland. I am an artist, teacher,weaver, designer, consultant and storyteller. For over 30 years, I've worked as a teacher and creative professional, a journey that has allowed me to blend my passion for education with my deep-grounded cultural knowledge.
My experience and expertise in visual arts, design, culture and education are the heart of Tarmunggie. Every piece we create, workshop we run, story we tell,and every client we consult with, is a reflection of my personal commitment to honouring and amplifying First Nations women's voices. It is my purpose to ensure our stories are heard and our legacies are carried forward to the next generation.