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.

Contact the host of Riverside Storytelling & Ochre Activity for bubups

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