Our Cultural Immersion Program offers students a rich, 8 week learning experience designed to build cultural literacy and strengthen connection to Community and Country. Students engage in culturally safe, responsive and personalised learning that supports teachers in embedding Aboriginal perspectives into the classroom. The program covers a range of cultural knowledge including ceremony, language, artefacts, sustainability, dance, storytelling and traditional watercraft.

Dive into the rich rhythms and cultural legacy of the didgeridoo. In this hands on program, participants select their own instrument, learn to play and practice traditional techniques, then paint and personalise their didgeridoo to keep forever, all guided by Aboriginal cultural educators who share the history and meaning behind the sound.

Students learn traditional Aboriginal weaving and jewellery making techniques while exploring the cultural stories behind each craft. Guided by Aboriginal artists, participants use natural materials to design and create their own unique pieces.

Learn to play the didgeridoo in a fun, hands on workshop. Students learn breathing techniques, rhythms, and how to create the iconic sound.

Experience traditional craftsmanship in this immersive spear making workshop. Students learn the cultural importance of the spear and learn to shape, carve and decorate their own.

A fun and engaging workshop offering a variety of hands on cultural activities. Students take part in interactive sessions that explore Aboriginal traditions, stories, and connection to Country.

Join us on an unforgettable excursion at Killalea Regional Park, a place of deep cultural significance for the Dharawal and Wodi Wodi people. Walk ancient paths along coast, lagoon and bushland where Aboriginal ancestors gathered shellfish, hunted, collected bush tucker and passed down stories through generations. On this guided walk, you’ll explore shell middens and learn about traditional plant food knowledge and discover how Aboriginal people once used the land and sea.

Discover Windang Island, a place of deep cultural significance nestled at the entrance of Lake Illawarra. For thousands of years the local Dharawal people have walked this land and waters, and the island’s ancient shell middens and Dreaming story about its creation reflect their enduring connection to Country. On this excursion students will explore the island’s shoreline, hear the local story of “Gun-man-gang”, and engage with the landscape that holds living cultural heritage.

Join us on a rich on Country excursion at Bundeena, a place of deep cultural significance where land, waterways and surrounding landscapes have long sustained Aboriginal people. Walk through Country while learning how these environments were used for gathering, living and storytelling. Through guided learning and shared stories, students will deepen their understanding of connection to Country, caring for the environment and the importance of place, while building respect for Aboriginal culture and history.

Join us on a guided on Country excursion at Carrs Park, a place of long standing cultural significance for Aboriginal people as a site of gathering, movement and connection. Explore the land and waterways while learning how this area supported travel, meeting and shared knowledge. Through storytelling and on Country learning, students will build an understanding of caring for Country and develop a deeper respect for Aboriginal culture, Community and place.

Join us on a meaningful excursion along the Minnamurra River, a place of long standing cultural importance for local Aboriginal people. Walk alongside freshwater Country where the river has long been a place of gathering, sustenance and storytelling. On this guided experience, students will learn about traditional knowledge connected to waterways, sustainable practices and caring for Country, while developing a deeper connection to nature, culture and Community through on Country learning.

Discover a rich blend of nature and culture at the Wollongong Botanic Garden, set on the ancestral lands of the Dharawal people who have cared for this Country for tens of thousands of years. Visit the Towri Bush Tucker Garden to explore native plants once used for food, medicine and shelter, and walk through landscaped gardens that honour Country and culture.

A Welcome to Country is a deeply significant ceremony conducted by a Traditional Custodian to welcome visitors onto their ancestral lands. It acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country and sets a respectful tone for any gathering or event. Gumaraa’s Welcome to Country ceremonies are led by local Elders, sharing language, stories and cultural traditions that foster understanding, unity and respect.

A Smoking Ceremony is a traditional cleansing ritual that uses native plants to produce smoke, which is believed to ward off bad spirits, cleanse the area, and invite positive energy. Led by Aboriginal facilitators, this powerful ceremony welcomes participants onto Country with respect and intention. It’s a meaningful way to open events, school programs, or gatherings – promoting healing, connection, and harmony with Country.

Bring the powerful sound of culture to your school event with a live didgeridoo performance. Led by skilled Aboriginal musicians, this experience showcases the deep rhythmic traditions and spiritual significance of one of Australia’s oldest instruments. Perfect for assemblies, NAIDOC Week, or cultural celebrations, the performance offers students an unforgettable connection to Aboriginal music, storytelling, and Country.