Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Come along with a First Nations guide to gain insight into the rich history and thriving cultures of Australia's First Peoples.

Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, connection to plants and unique uses for food, tools and medicine.

This program runs at Melbourne Gardens on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during school term.

Students will

• Discover indigenous plants and their uses and significance to First Peoples

• Share stories and reflect on the significance of First Peoples culture in Australia

• Go on a discovery walk

Key Focuses

• First Peoples and their connection to Country

• Use of plants for food, tools, shelter and medicine

• Exploring connections to the land and our sense of belonging

Links to Victorian Curriculum

• Level 7-8 Geography, History and Design and Technology

• Level 9-10 Geography