Connecting Culture ~ Finding the Right Way
Event description
Conversations and activities to support cultural integrity in workplace practices
Welcome to Connecting Culture, an event that’s more than a workshop; it's a gathering of minds that gives you a chance to learn from Elders, educators, youth and industry experts to deepen your understanding of Aboriginal culture and how to bring these insights into your work practices.
Embracing the Aboriginal way of knowledge sharing, there will be storytelling through conversations, tastings, reflection and hands-on activities that help you connect with Aboriginal culture in practical ways. You'll learn about the practical application of cultural frameworks for meaningful engagement and integration in the classroom or workplace.
Connecting Culture will enhance your professional practice and provide you with an opportunity to understand and appreciate the land we live, learn, work and play on. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and strategies that you can take back to your work, along with new connections and a deeper appreciation of Aboriginal perspectives.
Tickets include a shared meal featuring local ingredients and bushfoods.This event was designed for anyone working with Aboriginal children and youth, including educators, VET practitioners, trainers, support workers and professionals.
Topics
- Best practice for building relationships and supporting remote communities
- Cultural preservation and language strategies
- Two-way learning and linking community aspirations to curriculum
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Using the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework as a lens for culturally responsive teaching and learning
- Seasonal, place-based learning
- Connecting city students to remote communities
- Youth perspectives and advocacy
- Challenges and aspirations of First Nations women
- Cultural practices and integrity
- Food sovereignty and insecurity
- On-country, national and international initiatives, programs and competitions
- Insights from Dust Up 2024
- Insights from Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024
Speakers
Collaboration, connection and shared purpose lie at the heart of Prepare Produce Provide. We’re proud to
partner with these outstanding people who share our vision for creating meaningful, culturally connected and
innovative learning experiences:
Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward
Elder of the Warakurna community and Ngaanyatjarra people
Senior Cultural and Community Liaison Officer
Director General's Women of Achievement Award Winner - advocacy of quality cross-cultural remote Aboriginal
education
Mindy Woods
Bundjalung Celebrity Chef
Restauranteur –
Karkalla Byron Bay
MasterChef Finalist
Sandy Robertson
Associate Principal, Ngaanyatjarra Lands School
Keynote Speaker & Cultural Educator
Dee Hedland
Educator and Trainer
Founding member of
Djinda Ngardak
Curtin University School of Education and Teaching Excellence Award Winner - Outstanding Service
Molly West
PPP Youth Ambassador
Nyikina Artist and Educator – Bilya Djinda
Chef Ben
Chef & Lecturer – North Metropolitan TAFE
Mitchell
Student & Participant in Australian Culinary Foundation National School-Based Culinary Competition
Quinton
Student & Participant in Australian Culinary Foundation National School-Based Culinary Competition
Catherine MacDougall
Teacher, Chef, Co-Founder of Prepare, Produce, Provide
2024 Australian of the Year WA Local Hero Nominee
Aligned Standards/Frameworks
- Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework Standards
- Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 1.3, 1.4, 2.4, 7.3, 7.4
- VET Practitioner Capability Framework
- National Quality Standard (NQS)
- Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia Version 2.0
- My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care in Australia Version 2.0
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Actions:
If your workplace has a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), this workshop could support your organisation's commitment to cultural responsiveness.
We encourage you to check with your employer to see if attending aligns with your RAP initiatives. This is a great
opportunity to further your learning and engage meaningfully with Aboriginal perspectives. Many workplaces offer
professional development opportunities that include events like this, so it's worth exploring whether you can
attend as part of your RAP commitments.
People Place & Pedagogy – Professional Learning & Trainer Currency
Tickets are complimentary for attendees of our People, Place & Pedagogy Professional Learning & Trainer Currency
workshops taking place from 25 – 28 November 2024. Find out more here.
Join us in empowering Aboriginal youth
Support Prepare Produce Provide (PPP) by making a donation and help us continue to create meaningful educational and cultural experiences. Your contributions directly support initiatives like Djinda Ngardak, our innovative program that empowers Aboriginal youth. As a registered charity, all donations over $2 are tax deductible, making it easy to contribute to a cause that strengthens community connections and fosters cultural integrity. Donate Today!
Your support helps us grow our impact, enabling us to bring more opportunities to youth and educators across Australia.
Goomburrup Djinda Ngardak Gala Dinner
Join us for the 2024 Goomburrup Djinda Ngardak Gala Dinner on Friday, 29 November. A celebration of culture through food, showcasing the culinary talents of Aboriginal youth in the Djinda Ngardak Culinary Program. Find out more.
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