• Durable PVC Base: Built for long-lasting wear and dependable support.
• Cushion Underlay Top: Ensures superior comfort for all-day use.
• Ridge-Textured Footbed: Includes ridges around the toes for enhanced grip and comfort.
• Unisex Design: Versatile and stylish, suitable for everyone.
• Lightweight and Comfortable: Perfect for beach days, casual outings, or lounging.
• Water-Resistant Material: Ideal for both wet and dry conditions.
• Easy to Clean: Low-maintenance and hassle-free care.
• Sleek and Functional: Designed to complement a variety of outfits and occasions.

The slides are named after Gugurmin, the Celestial Emu, a powerful figure in Wiradjuri culture believed to appear as a giant emu in the Milky Way’s dark clouds.

The Artist & The Artwork

The artwork featured on our Gugurmin Slides is titled ‘Emu Dreaming’ or ‘Utinat Ritjinguthinha’ in the Kalkadoon language, created by the talented artist Chernee Sutton. This design reflects the ancient connection of the Kalkadoon people to the stars and their understanding of the natural world.

For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have looked to the stars to follow their dreaming tracks or songlines, gaining deep insights into the movements of the sun, moon, planets, and stars. This painting tells the story of the Emu in the Sky and the stone emu nests. Each autumn, as the Milky Way passes over Kalkadoon Country and the Emu in the Sky shines brightly, it signals the time to collect emu eggs for food. The Kalkadoon people carefully take only a few eggs, ensuring the emu can continue to thrive and repopulate the land.

At Wai Swim, we honor Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) by sharing these rich stories and respecting the deep knowledge embedded within them.