A portal for free F-10 resources created together with First Nations cultural collaborators, for professional learning and for articles/stories to learn more about our shared history.
Back to Nature (ABC TV) education resources
Comprehensive education materials for primary and secondary schools have been developed by Culture is Life to deliver key themes from the successful ABC Series Back to Nature, available on ABC iView. Key themes include Geology, History, Natural Science, Spirituality, Custodianship, Creation, Kinship, Healing, Belonging & Connection. Teachers can explore inquiry and discussion questions, activities for […]
Wanyarram Dhelk Bendigo Creek site signage
The gorgeous interpretive signs on site at Bendigo Creek’s Wanyarram Dhelk site near Knight St White Hills are a wealth of information about the cultural significance of waterways, caring for country (djandak) and water (gatjin). A visit to the site is a must do for schools in the Bendigo area. Learn more about the site […]
Bendigo Creek restoration video
Clarence and Millie from Gardening Australia present a marvellous segment on Gardening Australia about the way Bendigo Creek is being reimagined, the way cultural knowledge is being embedded and the way we are looking to the future to bring back species and value this important urban waterway.
Indigenous Plant Use booklet
This booklet describes the medicinal, nutritional and technological uses of native plants found widely across the eastern Kulin Nation. The guide increases awareness of cultural plants although we suggest you seek advice from your local Traditional Owner group for specific information. The guide will help you design and establish a cultural garden with plant labels […]
Taungurung Land and Waters Council and the Caring for Campaspe project
This is a great overview of the goals and benefits of the Caring For The Campaspe project, explaining to students how the NCCMA work alongside Traditional Owners and the actions they take to protect and enhance our waterways.
2022 Campaspe River Tour video
The Caring for the Campaspe project once again invited Traditional Owners together to spend time on Country to share, explore and learn from each other. Hear from participants about how valued this experience is.
The Mysterious World of Eels video
This recording of an ARI seminar features Uncle Denis Rose and Dr Wayne Koster presenting on their partnership in eel migration research. It shares the importance of eels (both culturally and ecologically) and what we’ve learned through satellite tracking. The video runs for 1hr and is suitable for older viewers as a rare chance to dive deeper […]
Manungaboomboom – Uncle Rick Nelson video
Uncle Rick Nelson’s story of Dja Dja Wurrung People and the impacts of colonisation on Dja Dja Wurrung County. Filmed in and around Leanganook, Mt Alexander region. This is a powerful and important story but please be aware there is some graphic content for younger viewers.
Wanyarram Dhelk, Bendigo Creek site tour video
Wanyarram Dhelk is a cultural expression encapsulating what Bendigo Creek once was, a series of waterholes that provided food and fibre resources as well as recreational opportunities for Djaara people. This important project demonstrates how integrating Traditional Owner knowledge with water sensitive design can help restore cultural, social and environmental values to a degraded urban creek […]
