NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS - Aboriginal Cultural Activity

Dharug Elder, Aunty Leanne King,  will present participants with Indigenous customs, tools, food and many more interesting facets of Aboriginal life.

Aunty Leanne has a close connection with Parramatta and will give you insights into Dharug culture. The name Parramatta derives from the Dharug Burramada, burra meaning eel, where the supply of eels were found in the waters of the Parramatta River.

Important Information:

This is a one hour free activity, however registrations are required.

This activity is open to families and general public. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the activity.

Please note that due to unavailability the Cultural facilitators can change on any given date.

Meet: PHIVE, Level 3

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to commencement of activity for a 10:30 am start.

About Aunty Leanne:

Aunty Leanne King, a proud Dharug woman and founder of Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experiences, has been learning Wollombi cultural lore for over 30 years. Aunty Leanne believes that the stories she shares have resonance in today’s world, and that helping people connect with Country can be deeply nurturing. Aunty Leanne’s message is of empowering inclusion; how everyone, of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs can grow up within Culture. 

PHIVE sits on the lands and waters of the Burramattagal of the Dharug nation and we acknowledge Burramatta as a significant place of ceremony, story and tradition. We pay our respects to Dharug Ancestors and Elders, past, present and future and extend our respect to all First Nations people joining this program and visiting PHIVE.