At Nyumbar Aboriginal Education, we recognise the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to connect with their culture, identity and community.
Our culturally focused sessions provide supportive learning experiences where First Nations students can explore cultural knowledge, develop confidence, strengthen their sense of belonging and celebrate their cultural identity.
Through hands-on activities, storytelling, music, art and connection to Country, our programs are tailored to students’ ages, interests and learning needs.
Schools can choose from individual cultural experiences or ongoing sessions that support cultural connection throughout the school year.
Cultural Connection Sessions
From $600 per session (incl. GST)
Duration: 60 minutes
Participants: Generally 5–10 students, with larger groups by arrangement
Booking Options: Individual sessions or ongoing programs throughout the school year
Our Cultural Connection Sessions provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with opportunities to strengthen their cultural identity, belonging and connection through meaningful cultural learning experiences.
Building Cultural Connections Over Time
Our sessions are designed to support ongoing cultural engagement, with the same Nyumbar Aboriginal educators returning to work with the same group of students throughout the year.
This continuity allows students to build trusting relationships, develop confidence in their cultural identity and deepen their understanding of Aboriginal cultures through shared experiences.
Cultural Activities
Sessions may include:
- Traditional Tools & Resources: Explore Aboriginal tools, weapons and technologies.
- Dance & Movement: Learn cultural dances, storytelling and expression through movement.
- Aboriginal Art: Explore symbols, storytelling and creativity through hands-on activities.
- Connection to Country: Discover native plants, animals, bush foods, waterways and caring for Country.
- Storytelling & Cultural Knowledge: Explore cultural traditions, identity and knowledge passed down through generations.
- Bush Tucker Cooking: Explore native ingredients, bush foods and Aboriginal cultural knowledge through hands-on cooking experiences. Available only where schools have suitable cooking facilities.
Activities are selected in consultation with the school to support meaningful and ongoing cultural learning.
Flexible Annual Bookings
Schools can choose:
- 4 sessions: Once per term — $2,400 annually
- 8 sessions: Twice per term — $4,800 annually
- 12 sessions: Extended cultural engagement — $7,200 annually
Each session builds on previous experiences, providing opportunities for continued cultural learning and connection.
All prices include GST and activity materials. Larger groups and tailored programs are available by arrangement.
What’s Included
- Experienced Aboriginal educators
- Tailored cultural learning activities
- All materials provided
- Travel within our standard service area
Regular cultural engagement helps strengthen students’ sense of belonging, cultural identity, pride and connection to community.
Yidaki (Didgeridoo) Lessons – Culture & Music.
From $400 (incl. GST)
Duration: 40 minutes
Participants: Small group sessions for boys and male students
Instruments: 8 yidakis available for shared use
Our Yidaki Lessons introduce boys and male students to the cultural significance of the yidaki through interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning, while respecting the cultural protocols followed by our facilitator.
Led by an experienced Aboriginal yidaki player, students explore the instrument’s origins, traditional uses and how it is crafted from natural materials.
Through guided demonstrations, students learn basic playing techniques, breathing methods and how different sounds are created.
Students have opportunities to practise playing the yidaki, developing an appreciation of Aboriginal music, cultural knowledge and traditions.
Workshop Information
- Students may bring their own yidaki
- Practical participation is subject to instrument availability, hygiene requirements and cultural protocols
- Travel within our standard service area included
Please note: Practical yidaki lessons are available to boys and male students only, in accordance with our facilitator’s cultural protocols.