Riverside Storytelling & Ochre Activity for bubups

Explore Wurundjeri history and culture through story, song and play with Wurundjeri Education’s Senior Early Childhood Educator and Cultural Custodian, Rebecca Axford, sharing cultural and educational knowledge and artifacts.

The session will also include a hands-on ochre activity for bubups (young children) where they can learn about ochre’s cultural significance. This event is suitable for early education and younger children and must have an accompanying adult.

This event is being brought to you by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Education Unit. For more information regarding Wurundjeri Education initiative and programs visit Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.

IMPORTANT – Finding the Koori Revegetation Garden

The Koori Revegetation Garden is located near Dights Falls, at the confluence of Merri Creek and the Birrarung (Yarra River).

From the Dights Falls car park on Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford, follow the paved path downhill towards Dights Falls. Continue towards Merri Creek and cross the footbridge. The Koori Garden will be on your right.

Please allow a little extra time to find the meeting point before the event begins.

See the map below for the meeting location.

About your Host

Rebecca (Bec) Axford, a proud Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung woman, serves as the Senior Early Educator at Wurundjeri, where she facilitates Pre-school education sessions and provides Professional Development to early educators across Wurundjeri Country. She holds a Certificate 3 in Early Education and is studying a Bachelor of Early Education. A mother of three, Bec combines her parenting experience, educational knowledge, and passion for Wurundjeri culture to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for children. 

• Most Riverfest events are free, and many have limited places with long waitlists. Please only book if you're confident you can attend, so others don't miss out. Bookings are limited to 2 tickets for smaller events and 4 tickets for larger events.
  

• Can't make it? Please cancel your ticket by opening your Humanitix confirmation email and selecting 'Manage Order'. Your place will then be released to someone on the waitlist. If you need assistance, contact us by email: riverfest@yarrariver.org.au
  

• Events will proceed unless severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require a change. If this happens, registered participants will be notified by email.

This event is accessible for prams. We welcome people of all abilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or need assistance to participate, please contact us before the event so we can discuss how we can support your attendance.

Celebrate the Yarra, Birrarung at one of 70+ events hosted over three weeks from 27 September to 18 October. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops, wildlife spotting or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by Yarra Riverkeeper Association with thanks to our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Water4Good. Check out the full Riverfest program here.

Yarra Riverkeeper Association acknowledges that the lands and waterways of the Yarra, Birrarung catchment, are the unceded territories of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung peoples. We pay respect to Traditional Owners, who have, and continue, to care for Country. We acknowledge that the river now called Yarra has always been known as the Birrarung by its custodians.