The Australian Wars

In recognition of the documentary’s immense educational value, Blackfella Films and SBS Learn have collaborated with Culture is Life, to publish curriculum-aligned education resources about the Frontier Wars.

NAIDOC 2024 Resources

NAIDOC Committee, Culture is Life and ABC Education Launch Official Educational Resources for NAIDOC Week 2024.

Bidhi Galing (Big Rain)

We hope Bidhi Galing and curriculum aligned education resources will encourage you to learn more about your local history, and the Aboriginal language of your own area, and moving forward incorporate this knowledge into your everyday life.

Latest News

The Fullaship 2024: Gimuy Intensive

The 2024 Fullaship Program gathered in Gimuy (Cairns), Far North Queensland for their second Intensive. It was held on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji & Yirrganydji people’s lands and Yarrabah of the Gunggandji people.

The World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference 2024

Young First Nations people attend international gathering to influence change and promote Social and Emotional Wellbeing.

The Fullaship 2024: Naarm Intensive

The 2024 Fullaship Program gathered in Naarm (Melbourne) and Wharburton, Victoria for their first intensive on Wurundjeri Country.

NAIDOC 2024: Education Resources

NAIDOC Committee, Culture is Life and ABC Education Launch Official Educational Resources for NAIDOC Week 2024.

Meet Our New Programs Officer: Manny Williams

We are so happy to announce that proud Kalkadoon, Pitta Pitta and Bundjalung man Manny Williams has joined the Culture is Life team as Programs Officer (Fullaship).

Common Threads Summit

Culture is Life attended Common Threads 2024 in Gimuy (Cairns) from 7th - 9th May.

The Elders’ Report into Preventing Indigenous Self-harm and Youth Suicide

The Elders’ Report into Preventing Indigenous Self-Harm and Youth Suicide brings together the voices of Elders and community leaders from across affected communities that wished to speak publicly about the causes and solutions needed to address this issue.

The Fullaship 2023: Lutruwita Intensive

The 2023 Fullaship Program gathered in Lutruwita (Tasmania) for their final intensive 20th - 24th of February 2024.

Walking the Djirringanj Dreaming

On the second anniversary of Uncle Max 'Dulumunmun' Harrison passing, Culture is Life staff were privileged and humbled to be following in his footsteps, walking the Djirringanj Dreaming trail on Yuin Country, guided by his grandson Dwayne ‘Naja’ Bannon-Harrison.

Walking Our Songlines with Language

Walking Our Songlines with Language is a healing journey of reconnection to language for Coota Girls Survivors, their descendants and the broader First Nations community made in partnership with Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation.

Yarn Up Listen Up Report

Culture is Life and the Centre of Best Practice of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP) have released Yarn Up Listen Up – A Community Report of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People’s Perspectives on Suicide Prevention.

The Fullaship 2023: Boorloo Intensive

The 2023 Fullaship Programs gathered in Boorloo (Perth) for their second intensive.

First Weapons Education Resources

First Weapons explores the history and innovation behind the weapons used by First Nations peoples.

Bidhi Galing Education Resources

Powerful and moving, Bidhi Galing (Big Rain) celebrates the Wiradyuri heroes of the Great Flood of Gundagai in 1852, told through the eyes of a young girl who is rescued from the raging floodwaters by her father.

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Nov 8

Meet Koby Sellings, one of our 2024 Fellows! Koby is a proud Gunai Kurnai man who is passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and advocacy. ✊🏽

This is evident through his past and current commitments with Yalari, headspace National and Melbourne Indigenous Transition School. Koby was also the Community Engagement Officer at the @koorieyouthcouncil, which saw him lead the 2023 Koorie Youth Summit, as well as the Blackouts in Mildura and Warrnambool. 💛

Currently, he works at Yalari and has been working in the leadership and wellbeing space to help in the personal development of Yalari's students and alumni. 🧘🏽‍♂️

Nov 4

The 2024 Fullaship in Gimuy (Cairns) wearing their deadly creations made in the “Clay Speaks” workshop hosted by @ttpopp_ 🎨

Thank you to the deadly tidda @taliciaminniecon for yarning with the young mob and sharing her story, talking about healing and her journey with social entrepreneurship. 💛

As tidda said, this is why we do what we do - for the next generation, our children, our community and our connection to culture. ✨

📸 @ttpopp_

Nov 1

Meet Bri Apma Hayes, one of our deadly 2024 Fellows! 👋🏽 Bri is a proud Arrernte woman, born and raised on Waddawurrung country in Geelong. She is an artist who grew up learning stories and techniques from her father which she now uses to connect with other people and share culture, history and people's journeys. 🎨

Bri is passionate about education and is currently Co-Chair for her Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group to help all young mob feel safe and heard in education environments. ✊🏽

Oct 30

Arrernte and Kalkadoon filmmaker, Rachel Perkins, has been awarded the Distinguished Services to the Australian Screen Award at the Screen Music Awards in Naarm (Melbourne). 🏆

“Her stories, whether Indigenous or non-Indigenous, have become woven into the fabric of our national story. 🎬

They challenge us to look deeper, to understand more fully and to walk in the shoes of those whose experiences may be different from our own.” - Dean Ormston, CEO of APRA AMCOS, which present the Screen Music Awards. 🙌🏽
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📱 Read the full story via @nitv_au

Oct 30

Meet Jeremy Last, one of our 2024 Fellows! Jeremy is a proud Ngaanyatjarra & Pitjantjatjara man studying a double bachelor's degree in International Relations and Arts majoring in Indigenous Knowledges & Society at the University of Adelaide. 👨🏽‍🎓

Jeremy is passionate about community development and advocating for mob. On a personal level Jeremy enjoys playing Australian Rules Football, trail running, spending time with my family and friends and also volunteering at a youth group. 🏃🏽

Oct 29

The 2024 Fullaship mob have landed in Gimuy (Cairns) on Yidinji & Yirrganydji Country for their second intensive ✈️

Special thanks to Traditional Owner, Jiritju Fourmile, for the warm Welcome and showing us around this beautiful Country. 🍃

Oct 28

Meet Raychelle (RayRay) Mckenzie from the 2024 Fullaship Program! RayRay is an Anbarra, Nakara young person with ties to Luritja and Yamatji mobs, passionate about grassroots initiatives and community empowerment. As an MC, rapper, and poet, they express stories of resilience and disparities through music and creativity. 🎤

As part of their Fullaship project to develop as an artist, RayRay has recently performed with Kobie Dee on his Northern Territory Tour and is also passionate about addressing Rheumatic Heart Disease and Streptococcus A, sharing insights from their lived experience and the effects it has on families and their community. 🫂

Oct 10

Today, October 10, marks #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌏 This is a gentle reminder that it's ok to not be ok. Take care of yourself, your mob and your Country. 🫂 It's all connected. 🫶🏽 #MentalHealthMatters

Artwork via @coffinbirth

Sep 13

Today, September 13, marks 17 years of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. 🖤

Did you know that Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States all voted against the Declaration?! However, all four countries that initially voted against have reversed their position and now support the Declaration. What do you think these countries have in common that would cause them to initially vote against? 🤷🏽‍♀️

#FirstNations #Indigenous #UNDRIP

Sep 12

Today, September 12, is R U OK? Day - a day to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with one another and start a conversation with someone who may be struggling with life. 💛

Today we want to encourage Young People to yarn with their mates. Whether it's school pressures, financial stress, family drama or social isolation - sometimes it can be tricky to know what to do or say. 🤔

That's why we've put together these tips from the R U OK? #FriendBetter resources to help support you to have those important conversations. 💬

More resources here 👉🏼 ruok.org.au/friendbetter

#RUOK #RUOKDay #RUOKDay2024

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