02 Making Artefacts Video Program: Yidaki-Didgeridoo

Didgeridoo is the western name given to this unique musical instrument called Yidaki. And the word “Yidaki” is the Yolngu language name for this instrument. Created from a branch of a tree naturally hollowed out by termites, it is the oldest wind instrument in the...

03 Making Artefacts Video Program: A Coolomon

This is a multi-purpose wooden bowl with curved sides of size appox 30-70cm in length. Used by women all around Australia. The Coolomon along with the digging stick is a widely used symbol for Aboriginal women. Aboriginal women use the Coolomon to carry water, collect...

05 Making Artefacts Video Program: Clapsticks

The clapsticks are wooden sticks around 20cm in length and used to create rhythm for songs & dances. Commonly played by women by cracking them together or also hitting the earth. Both women and men can use the clap sticks. And depending on the area and Aboriginal...

03 Early Learning Program: Face & Body Paint Up – SAMPLE B

Classroom Activity: Classroom Activity: Paint or draw own designs on the two templates provided (download). Draw your own face outline and a face paint you create.   Teachers Notes: Aboriginal body painting and personal ornamentation is an ancient tradition which...

02 Early Learning Program: Emu & Bird Dance – SAMPLE B

Classroom Activity: Play music provided and practice Emu and Bird Dance moves. Use images from the activity book supplied or (download)    Teachers Notes: Music and dance are important to Aboriginal culture and used as everyday life and to mark special occasions....

01 Early Learning Program: Koala Dreaming Story – SAMPLE B

Classroom Activity: Koala Shape 1: Trace koala onto cardboard and cut out (download) Peg a peg to a fluffy ball; dip into light grey paint and paint your koala Add eyes/nose/mouth using black Texta. Koala shape 2: Trace koala onto cardboard and cut out (download) Cut...

03 Making Artefacts Video Program: A Coolomon

This is a multi-purpose wooden bowl with curved sides of size appox 30-70cm in length. Used by women all around Australia. The Coolomon along with the digging stick is a widely used symbol for Aboriginal women. Aboriginal women use the Coolomon to carry water, collect...

02 Making Artefacts Video Program: Yidaki-Didgeridoo

Didgeridoo is the western name given to this unique musical instrument called Yidaki. And the word “Yidaki” is the Yolngu language name for this instrument. Created from a branch of a tree naturally hollowed out by termites, it is the oldest wind instrument in the...