Upcoming Events

Bunjilaka Cultural Tour- Tuesday 2nd April- Melbourne Muesum

Join KWP and the deadly team at Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre for a guided tour of the First Peoples exhibition.
This exhibit tells the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the time of Creation to today, and celebrates the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
11 Nicholson Street, Carlton

Registration is a must. Only registered participants will be able to attend.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Join KWP and the deadly team at Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre for a guided tour of the First Peoples exhibition.
This exhibit tells the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the time of Creation to today, and celebrates the history, culture, achievements and survival of Victoria’s Aboriginal people.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
11 Nicholson Street, Carlton

Registration is a must. Only registered participants will be able to attend.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Date : 02/04/2025, Time : 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Possum Skins Workshop- MELTON- Thursday 3rd April

Join proud Trawlwoolway woman Aunty Merliyn Duff for a fun and creative day of burning possum skins.

Aunty Merliyn will guide you through the process of creating your own design on the pelt,
using the traditional art of burning to connect with your personal story.
Each participant will have the chance to burn designs that reflect their own journey, creating a unique and meaningful piece of art.

This workshop is a special opportunity to learn from Aunty Merliyn, connect with culture, and take-home a
personal piece of storytelling.

Registration is a must as spots fill quickly.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 and or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Join proud Trawlwoolway woman Aunty Merliyn Duff for a fun and creative day of burning possum skins.

Aunty Merliyn will guide you through the process of creating your own design on the pelt,
using the traditional art of burning to connect with your personal story.
Each participant will have the chance to burn designs that reflect their own journey, creating a unique and meaningful piece of art.

This workshop is a special opportunity to learn from Aunty Merliyn, connect with culture, and take-home a
personal piece of storytelling.

Registration is a must as spots fill quickly.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 and or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Date : 03/04/2025, Time : 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Sisters Day Out – Yarra Glen

Sisters Day Out® is Djirra’s well-established wellbeing workshop that offers a space for Aboriginal women to come together to support each other, enjoy a little pampering, get information about rights and options, and engage with support services available. These workshops are held regularly in welcoming community
 settings, where all Aboriginal women are invited to join.

We are excited to announce that Djirra will be bringing Sisters Day Out® to Yarra Glen! This workshop is a wonderful opportunity for Aboriginal women in the area to come together, share experiences, and access essential resources.

If you’re an Aboriginal woman in the community interested in participating, register here!

We also invite local service providers to join us by hosting a stall on the day. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with Djirra and other local organisations. There will be plenty of opportunities to engage with women, share information about the support services and programs your team offers, and build connections within the community.

To express your interest, please email us at [email protected]

To promote the workshop to the community, see the downloadable flyer here!

Location: Yarra Valley Racing Club, Yarra Glen VIC
Sisters Day Out® is Djirra’s well-established wellbeing workshop that offers a space for Aboriginal women to come together to support each other, enjoy a little pampering, get information about rights and options, and engage with support services available. These workshops are held regularly in welcoming community
 settings, where all Aboriginal women are invited to join.

We are excited to announce that Djirra will be bringing Sisters Day Out® to Yarra Glen! This workshop is a wonderful opportunity for Aboriginal women in the area to come together, share experiences, and access essential resources.

If you’re an Aboriginal woman in the community interested in participating, register here!

We also invite local service providers to join us by hosting a stall on the day. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with Djirra and other local organisations. There will be plenty of opportunities to engage with women, share information about the support services and programs your team offers, and build connections within the community.

To express your interest, please email us at [email protected]

To promote the workshop to the community, see the downloadable flyer here!

Date : 08/04/2025, Time : 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Yarra Valley Racing Club, Yarra Glen VIC

Emu Egg Carving- ONLINE- Wednesday 9th April

Come and express your creativity with the eggcellent Amanda from Wax Treasures Feathers.

Amanda is a proud Yuin woman, artist, healer, and small business owner.

This workshop will include everything you need to carve your own emu egg.
Carving continues today with dozens of artists depicting important animals, people, traditions, and scenes from
the past and present.

For Aboriginal people, they also reinforce connections to other animals, and especially the
emu, as well as to the land.

Registration is a must as we’ll be sending out a Zoom meeting ID prior to the workshop date.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Come and express your creativity with the eggcellent Amanda from Wax Treasures Feathers.

Amanda is a proud Yuin woman, artist, healer, and small business owner.

This workshop will include everything you need to carve your own emu egg.
Carving continues today with dozens of artists depicting important animals, people, traditions, and scenes from
the past and present.

For Aboriginal people, they also reinforce connections to other animals, and especially the
emu, as well as to the land.

Registration is a must as we’ll be sending out a Zoom meeting ID prior to the workshop date.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Date : 09/04/2025, Time : 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Lip Balm/Soap Making- MELTON- Thursday 10th April

Black Ochre DIY Lip Balm and Soap Making workshops are a fun interactive yet realxing experience where participants get to create their own custom soaps & lip balms.
These workshops are facilitated by Gunditjmara and Mutthi Mutthi woman Nolita Edwards.

This workshop is not only about making deadly soaps and lip balms but enjoying the process.

Register quick as spots will fill fast.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 and or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Black Ochre DIY Lip Balm and Soap Making workshops are a fun interactive yet realxing experience where participants get to create their own custom soaps & lip balms.
These workshops are facilitated by Gunditjmara and Mutthi Mutthi woman Nolita Edwards.

This workshop is not only about making deadly soaps and lip balms but enjoying the process.

Register quick as spots will fill fast.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 and or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Date : 10/04/2025, Time : 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Hot Cross Buns with Mabu Mabu- ONLINE- Friday 11th April

Join Meriam chef Nornie Bero for a fun and engaging experience where she’ll introduce you to the world of
Indigenous native ingredients.
In this session, Nornie will guide participants on how to incorporate indigenous flavours and ingredients
into their own Hot Cross Buns
This event will be hosted as an online workshop, allowing you to cook along with Nornie, or you can
simply watch and learn through a demonstration.
All participants will receive a kit with the necessary ingredients to create Hot Cross Buns at home.

Registration is a must as we’ll be sending out a Zoom meeting ID prior to the workshop date. To register, call us on 9244 3333 and or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here

Join Meriam chef Nornie Bero for a fun and engaging experience where she’ll introduce you to the world of
Indigenous native ingredients.
In this session, Nornie will guide participants on how to incorporate indigenous flavours and ingredients
into their own Hot Cross Buns
This event will be hosted as an online workshop, allowing you to cook along with Nornie, or you can
simply watch and learn through a demonstration.
All participants will receive a kit with the necessary ingredients to create Hot Cross Buns at home.

Registration is a must as we’ll be sending out a Zoom meeting ID prior to the workshop date. To register, call us on 9244 3333 and or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here

Date : 11/04/2025, Time : 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Easter Basket Weaving- MELTON- Thursday 17th April

Embark on a journey of artistry, culture, and self-expression with Kenita Lee, a proud Wemba Wemba, Wiradjuri, Wotjiboluk, Nari Nari, and Boon Wurrung woman, residing on the ancestral lands of the Wemba Wemba people.
Join Kenita Lee and the KWP team for a fun workshop weaving some deadly Egg Baskets for Easter.

Registration is a must as spots are limited.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Embark on a journey of artistry, culture, and self-expression with Kenita Lee, a proud Wemba Wemba, Wiradjuri, Wotjiboluk, Nari Nari, and Boon Wurrung woman, residing on the ancestral lands of the Wemba Wemba people.
Join Kenita Lee and the KWP team for a fun workshop weaving some deadly Egg Baskets for Easter.

Registration is a must as spots are limited.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Date : 17/04/2025, Time : 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Cultural Portrait Photos Abbotsford- Tuesday 29th April

Join us for a unique photo experience with a proud Meriam woman of the Piadram clan
from Mer Island in the Torres Strait Peta Duncan.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to celebrate identity, storytelling, and culture
through photography.
Each Participant will receive their own self-portrait to take home.

Registration is a must as spots are limited.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 and or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Join us for a unique photo experience with a proud Meriam woman of the Piadram clan
from Mer Island in the Torres Strait Peta Duncan.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to celebrate identity, storytelling, and culture
through photography.
Each Participant will receive their own self-portrait to take home.

Registration is a must as spots are limited.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 and or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Date : 29/04/2025, Time : 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Wax Dying with Calinda Egan- Abbotsford- Wednesday 30th April

Join Mutthi Mutthi artist Calinda Egan to learn the art of dyeing fabric.
Using beeswax to creative your design and dye to bring them to life, participants will learn this new skill in a
relaxed environment at KWP.

Spots are limited so get in quick.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Join Mutthi Mutthi artist Calinda Egan to learn the art of dyeing fabric.
Using beeswax to creative your design and dye to bring them to life, participants will learn this new skill in a
relaxed environment at KWP.

Spots are limited so get in quick.

To register, call us on 9244 3333 or email [email protected]

Download the PDF flyer here.

Date : 30/04/2025, Time : 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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