Cultural Walk at Garambi Baanj (Laughing Waters)

Learn from Senior Wurundjeri Educator Chris Hume about the significant history of the land of which you are walking, learn about the connection between Country and Wurundjeri Culture, and the important of connection to community wellbeing.

This walk is being held at Garambi Baan, which means "laughing waters" in the traditional Woi wurrung language, and is a place of vital ecological and cultural significance. In the words of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation: "it is one of only a few known remaining iuk (eel) traps on Country once found the length of the Birraung (Yarra) and the Maribyrnong". It is a central part of the Garambi Baanj/Laughing Waters Cultural Precinct, operated by InPlace, which provides a vitally importance space for artists and researchers of all disciplines to live and make work. Learn more here: https://inplace.org.au/laughing-waters

Chris Hume is a proud Yorta Yorta and Boonwurrung man with a strong commitment to cultural leadership and community wellbeing. With over ten years’ experience supporting Aboriginal men and Cultural Practice, Chris worked as a Cultural Wellbeing Coordinator at Mullum Mullum before joining the Torch program as an Indigenous Arts Officer in Victorian prisons. Earlier this year, he joined the Education team at the Wurundjeri Corporation. Along with his impressive career, Chris has remained committed to community and cultural empowerment through his role at the Southern Warriors Motorcycle Club, which works to address and prevent family violence, and as a passionate boxing mentor at his gym in Healesville. Chris himself is a Masters Boxing champion, being named NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year in 2024.

Meeting point: Intersection between Reynolds and Yarra Braes Rd in the Laughing Waters Yarra Valley Parkland. Parking: Along the road under the power-lines.

Please bring: Walking shoes suitable for walking along bush tracks.
Outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather and water bottle.

There are no toilet facilities near the venue. Please be prepared to bag up your rubbish to take with you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. If you have accessibility or inclusion requirements regarding this event, please contact us.