At Nyumbar Aboriginal Education, we offer engaging, hands-on cultural programs designed to connect students with Aboriginal cultures, knowledge and traditions.
Our school programs provide opportunities for students to learn through storytelling, art, dance and cultural activities, encouraging a deeper understanding of connection to Country, community and culture.
Each program is designed to create meaningful learning experiences that support cultural awareness, participation and respect.
Nyumbar – Show, Teach & Guide
Explore Aboriginal cultures through interactive, hands-on learning focused on traditional tools and weapons, their uses and cultural significance.
Students develop an understanding of Aboriginal knowledge, storytelling and connection to Country while contributing to a collaborative artwork that remains with the school.
Ngahri – Dance
Explore Aboriginal cultures through dance, movement and storytelling while developing an understanding of connection to Country.
Students learn cultural dances, experience ochre and build confidence through movement and teamwork. The program concludes with a whole-school farewell dance, bringing students together in a shared cultural experience.
Bamaboomahla – Paint
Explore Aboriginal cultures through art, creativity and storytelling while developing an understanding of connection to Country.
Students learn about Aboriginal symbols and storytelling, experience ochre and create their own individual story discs to take home, encouraging cultural appreciation and creative expression.
Jagen – Country
Explore the importance of Country through interactive cultural learning focused on local Aboriginal history, languages, neighbouring Aboriginal Countries, native plants, bush medicines and waterways.
Students learn the significance of a Welcome to Country and the difference between a Welcome and an Acknowledgement of Country, while developing an understanding of caring for Country and contributing to a collaborative artwork created for their school.
Secondary School Cultural Learning Sessions (Years 7–12)
Nyumbar Aboriginal Education offers curriculum-focused cultural learning sessions for secondary school students, supporting the inclusion of Aboriginal histories, cultures, knowledge and perspectives across subjects including History, Studies of Religion, Science and English.
Our one-hour sessions combine cultural presentations, storytelling, guided discussions and learning activities tailored to the school’s curriculum and learning objectives.
Sessions are delivered by two experienced Aboriginal cultural educators and are suitable for individual classes or year groups, with a recommended maximum of 70 students per session.