Wadjuk Dreaming – GET WILD ABOUT WETLANDS

Wadjuk Dreaming

Dive into the magic of Indigenous tales through animated films and vibrant art activities for children.

This NAIDOC week, join Rosemary Walley for a fun-filled school holiday activity where kids can watch Wadjuk Dreaming, an animated series of exciting feature films and let their creativity flow! After enjoying the film, kids will have the chance to respond by painting or colouring in interesting titbits from the stories. It's a perfect way to blend the magic of movies with the joy of artistic expression! Suitable for children of all ages, this activity promises a vibrant and imaginative experience.

Stories by Theresa Walley, animals designed by Biara Martin, and narration by Danny Ford.

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 Repellent

Suitable age groups: Children of all ages accompanied by adults

Event location: Main Hall, 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:

Rose Walley is a Wadjuk Noongar woman with connections to other clans throughout the south west of WA. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Aboriginal Community Management and Development, and a Masters of Philosophy (Health Sciences). Rose decided some years ago to further her learning and pursue a path of culture that would enable her to work with and for her people. Her journey saw her take the plunge to undertake tertiary studies at Curtin as a mature age student and seek opportunities in the Aboriginal workspace.

As well as her research and studies, Rose as a part of Kambarang Services works as a cultural awareness trainer and assists organisations in developing Reconciliation Action Plans. Rose also worked as a Researcher at the Telethon Kids Research Institute. Apart from her Kambarang work she lectures in social work courses and delivers workshops and keynote addresses to various health conferences throughout Australia.