Venue: Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

HOMELAND STORY is an intimate portrait of Donydji, a small Indigenous community in North East Arnhem Land in the far north of Australia. Homelands are situated on the land of the people who live there. They are of central importance to their identity and culture. The film charts the Donydji community’s transition from nomadic life to the digital age, from the 1960s to the present day.

One family is featured, across three generations, from the traditional Elder, Dhulutarama, who still knew how to make stone tools, to his grand-daughter, Joanne Yindiri Guyula, who teaches at the Donydji school. It is a moving portrait of the family’s struggle to preserve their culture and remain on their Homeland despite the severe obstacles they face: sub-standard education, deplorable service delivery, lack of job opportunities for the youth, inadequate government policy, bureaucratic mismanagement and pressure from mining interests.

Disclaimer: Once the film commences it cannot be replayed or paused.

Join Julianne Wade at our cultural centre for a Terracotta Pot Painting workshop, where you’ll get to design and take home your own pot. Sit and yarn while you learn about Julianne’s processes, background and inspiration.

$30 individual class | see booking link above

Kanyini is a feature documentary which explores the philosophy and the life of Bob Randall, an Aboriginal man who lived in Mutitjulu, a town beside the world’s greatest monolith, Uluru, in Central Australia. Bob Randall is a ‘Tjilpi’ (old fella) of the Yankunytjatjara people and a member of the Stolen Generations.

In this documentary, Randall shares his knowledge of Anangu wisdom and stories of his personal journey. He also explores some of the reasons behind the struggles of Aboriginal Australians in modern day Australia.

Disclaimer: Once the film commences it cannot be replayed or paused.

Come to the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn how traditional tools were crafted using traditional methods and materials.

Gain a deeper understanding of how these tools were essential for survival. This workshop is perfect for those interested in Aboriginal culture and history.

Join us at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and have a yarn while you learn to weave your own baskets and earrings from a variety of natural and dyed raffia. An experienced local first nations weaver will be facilitating the class, guiding you through the process over the 2-week course.

All materials will be provided.

Join us at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre for a unique, hands-on workshop facilitated by First Nations educator Nikki Quartermaine.

Start your journey into understanding the benefits of Australian Bush Flower Essences and explore the natural healing qualities of native Australian flora.
Learn how powerful plant remedies can support emotional wellbeing and help you unlock your full potential.

During this immersive experience, you will:

• Learn about native Australian bush flowers and their traditional and contemporary uses

• Gain insight into the benefits of bush flower essences

• Create and take home your own personalised essence

Disclaimer:  Fragrances may be intense, people with allergies be wary.

Wed 30 July | 10am–12pm | $60 individual class | Bookings required

Come down to the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and learn some Noongar Language basics with this 2-hour beginner course facilitated by Jayden Boundary, who is a proud Wadjak, Ballardong, Yued Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man with strong ties throughout the Southwest of WA.

Jayden is a qualified Noongar LOTE teacher and is the author of ‘Noongar Boodja Waangkan’ which is an introduction to Noongar language. Alongside his teaching, Jayden works in schools and the community to deliver workshops and share Noongar culture through his business Ngalak Nidja.

Wed 18 Jun | 10am–12pm | $60 individual class | Bookings required

Come down to the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and learn some Noongar Language basics with this 2-hour course facilitated by Jayden Boundary, who is a proud Wadjak, Ballardong, Yued Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man with strong ties throughout the Southwest of WA.

Jayden is a qualified Noongar LOTE teacher and is the author of ‘Noongar Boodja Waangkan’ which is an introduction to Noongar language. Alongside his teaching, Jayden works in schools and the community to deliver workshops and share Noongar culture through his business Ngalak Nidja.

Wed 11 Jun | Makuru | 11am–12pm | $30 individual class | Bookings required

Learn about the six seasons and gain knowledge on what each season represents and the seasonal changes we see annually. This session with have a specific focus on the season Makuru.

Makuru is the Noongar Six Seasons period encompassing June and July, representing the coldest and wettest part of the year. It’s a season of fertility, renewal, and traditional seasonal changes for Noongar people.