Connecting to Country is a program that has been
developed for schools in Nillumbik to assist teachers
in offering required units of Aboriginal study identified
in the Victorian Curriculum.
Presenter and Facilitator
Wurundjeri Educator – Brooke Wandin
Brooke is a Wurundjeri woman who has grown up
on country in Healesville, Victoria.
Brooke has experience in providing Wurundjeri
cultural education from pre-school up to tertiary
level. She sees the importance in providing an
authentic experience for all to better understand the
deep rich culture and history of Wurundjeri land.
Core Themes of Connecting to Country
- Encourages an awareness of and
respect for cultural diversity within the
community
- Provides opportunities for engaging at a
local level with Aboriginal practices and
traditions as taught by a Wurundjeri
educator
- Supports learning by connecting to the
physical environment of the local historic
Indigenous land
Contact Details and
Program Enquiries:
Please send an email enquiry via the Contact page
Nillumbik Reconciliation Group