Wadawurrung Cultural Experience Sessions On Country

Published on 14 May 2024

As part of Council's commitment to reconciliation and our Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP), we've engaged the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) to run Cultural Experience Sessions on Country. These free sessions are an opportunity to learn more about Wadawurrung cultural knowledge and connection to the land we live and work on, visit, and enjoy.

These sessions begin at Wirrng Wirrng for a talk about the past and current lived experience of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners. Each group will then walk down to the Queenscliff beach area where the host will share information on the life of Wadawurrung and care of Country, which includes discussion on uses of native flora and fauna.

There are three sessions you are able to enrol in - to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy and learn from these sessions, we ask you only book into one session.

These sessions are free of charge, however registration is essential. Please book in via the links below.

When: Wednesday 22 May 2024 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Where: Wirrng Wirrng, 49-55 Hesse Street Queenscliff and On Country

When: Friday 24 May 2024 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Where: Queenscliff Town Hall, 50 Learmonth Street Queenscliff and On Country

When: Friday 14 June 2024 10.00 am-12.00 pm

Where: Wirrng Wirrng, 49-55 Hesse Street Queenscliff and On Country

Please note - these sessions are designed to take place on Country and involve moderate walking around the local area. It is recommended to wear appropriate footwear (sneakers etc) and bring a jacket in case of colder weather.