Canvas Painting with Emma Bamblett – Monday 26th June – FULL

26/06/2023 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Emma Bamblett is proud to have connections to the Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji and Taungurung people. Emma has found inspiration and motivation from the arts community in Melbourne and found purpose and meaning in her artwork which represents the stories and struggles for vulnerable children, youth and families. Come join Emma for a relaxing afternoon. […]

Feather flower workshop with Kathy Nicholls – Friday 30th June – Abbotsford

30/06/2023 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Aunty Kathy Nicholls, multi clan woman who has Ancestral and cultural connections to fresh water and salt water Country; Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta, Barapa Barapa and Ngarrindjeri. Kathy was encouraged at an early age by her mother and grandmother to make feather flowers in a traditional and contemporary manner. She works with different types […]

Ngumpie Weaving (earrings in flag colours) – Monday 3rd July – ONLINE

03/07/2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Tegan Murdock is a proud Barkindtji, Yorta Yorta woman. She has been weaving for two years, taught by her mum which she now passes on to others. Tegan uses weaving as healing and medicine, to connect to culture and to share this special craft with the world. Ngumpie in Barkindtji language translates to ‘Beautiful’ – […]

Launching Djirra in the West and NAIDOC Week celebration!

04/07/2023 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Join us on this special occasion as we celebrate the launch of Djirra in the West during NAIDOC Week! This is your chance to check out our brand new site in Melton. This family friendly event will involve a welcome to country, a music performance by a special guest, finger food, and an address by […]

Blak Queens Empowerment Crown Making (For Elders) – Wednesday 5 July – Abbotsford

05/07/2023 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Thelma Austin is a proud Gunditjmara woman living, raising her family, and working on Wurundjeri country. This workshop is a nurturing, creative experience for Aboriginal women to connect and start their journey to embracing their inner Blak Queen. Participants are invited to make their own crowns from dried plants & flowers, crystals, and craft materials […]

Design a NAIDOC Tee with Gammin Threads – Thursday 6 July – Melton

06/07/2023 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm – Come make your own statement tee with Gammin threads, founded by Tahnee Edwards, Yorta Yorta & Taungurung woman. This will be a fun and interactive workshop where Tahnee will share her creative and business journey, her inspiration and participant’s will take home their own tee to wear to the NAIDOC march. Registration is a must, […]

Sisters Day Out – Tuesday 11th July – Ringwood

11/07/2023 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm – Sisters Day Out® is Djirra’s long standing wellbeing workshop, where Aboriginal women can support each other, enjoy a little pampering, get information about rights and options, and engage with support services available. Sisters Day Out® workshops are held regularly in community where everyone is welcomed. I am pleased to say Djirra is heading to Ringwood to facilitate […]

Macrame with Aunty Rhonda – Thursday 20 July – Melton

20/07/2023 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Aunty Rhonda Fahey is a Wurundjeri woman with over 40 years’ experience in crafting and designing macramé. Macrame is a textile art that uses knots rather than weaving or knitting. Whether you are a beginner or have tried macramé before, this workshop will suit you. This is a creative and fun workshop that will give […]

When Native Foods Heal with Wattleseed Nutrition – Thursday 27 July – ONLINE

27/07/2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Tracy is a Gamilaroi woman, Dietitian/Nutritionist, Beauty Therapist and founder of Wattleseed Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Tracy takes a personalised, holistic and culturally centred approach to foods, food systems and environments, meal patterns, eating habits, health and wellbeing. Tracy believes that knowledge is power, and that part of her role […]