Boodja: A Special Place for Everyone

Join us for a captivating morning of cultural storytelling, nature exploration, and creative fun for kids

Come sit down with Isobel for storytelling passed on to her by her Kabarli (Nana). Noongar language is the focus for this session which is featured throughout Isobel’s book Nedingar: Ancestors. This is a fun, engaging presentation getting children moving and participating in activities including a nature walk and taking everyone on a journey to their special place through drawing and yarning.

Date: Friday, 12th of July 2024

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Price:

$15 per child (adults must accompany children, tickets required)
$7.50 per adult
$50 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)

What to bring:

Water bottle
Hat / umbrella / raincoat
Wear closed-in shoes
Wear long-sleeve shirt and trousers

Provided:

Sun block
Insect Repellant

Suitable age groups: Children of all ages accompanied by adults.

Event location: The Amphitheatre / Education Room, The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163

GET WILD ABOUT WETLANDS

Join us at The Wetlands Centre Cockburn for the "Get Wild About Wetlands" school holiday programs. These events are crafted to engage young minds in the wonders of wetland ecology through a series of educational and fun-filled sessions. From creative workshops to interactive eco-walks, we aim to foster a deep appreciation for our natural environments. Spaces fill up quickly, so be sure to register early for this exciting opportunity to learn, create, and play in the beauty of our wetlands!

This program is sponsored by: Community Bank Fremantle - Bendigo Bank and supported by the City of Cockburn.

About the Presenter:

Isobel is Wilman, Ballardong Noongar woman born and raised in Collie, south-west of Western Australia with strong family connections in WA and now living on Bindjareb Boodja with her husband and three daughters. Raised in a large Noongar family, growing up on Wilman Boodja with a strong connection to Minningup where her Ancestors are resting. She grew up listening to stories and learning culture and language from her Kabarli (Nana). A Masters in Aboriginal Languages and a degree in teaching, including Noongar language, Isobel is enthusiastic about sharing her cultural knowledge with students and the community.