ABORIGINAL AWARENESS WORKSHOPS: ABORIGINAL CULTURE AND IDENTITY
Promoting authentic representations of Indigenous culture and identity forms the purpose of the work we do at Yarn Strong Sista. We offer Professional Development workshops that unpack what contemporary Indigenous cultures and identities look like. During discussions about Aboriginal identity, we focus on breaking down prejudices that exist, and the discrimination faced by Indigenous people. By touching on elements both from the past and the present, we provide workshops that challenge existing beliefs and shift the way we think about Aboriginal culture and identity. We will discuss Dr Sue Atkinson-Lopez’s PhD research which focuses on Aboriginal Pedagogy. This workshop includes group work, storytelling and hands on art experience.Frequently Asked Questions
Yarn Strong Sista’s Aboriginal Cultural Awareness & Professional Development Workshops provide practical learning about Aboriginal histories, cultures, and perspectives. Each workshop engages participants with Aboriginal knowledges, storytelling, practical activities, and Aboriginal art experiences, helping build understanding, respect, and culturally responsive skills for schools, early childhood settings, corporate programs, and community programs.
These workshops are designed for educators, early childhood, primary & high school education professionals, community organisations, corporate teams, and anyone interested in learning about Aboriginal identity, culture, and perspectives. They suit participants who want to build cultural understanding and contribute to a more inclusive and respectful environment.
The workshops explore Aboriginal culture and identity, truth-telling about historical and contemporary experiences, and the impacts of past policies including the Stolen Generations. Topics also include Aboriginal literacy, traditional and contemporary games, Bush Tucker, and building respectful relationships with Aboriginal families and communities. Delivered in culturally safe spaces, the workshops are research-informed, including PhD research by Yorta Yorta Elder Aunty Dr Sue Atkinson, and incorporate storytelling, group activities, and hands-on Aboriginal art experiences
Workshop durations vary depending on the focus, group size, and whether they are online or face-to-face. Sessions can range from a two hours to half-day or full-day programs, allowing time for discussion, storytelling, hands-on Aboriginal art experiences, and reflection. Each workshop can be tailored to meet the specific needs of organisations, schools, or corporate groups.
Yes, the workshops are flexible and can be tailored to meet the needs of your group, whether it’s early childhood, school, adult education, or workplace training. Content can be adapted to suit your community, learning goals, and budget.
You can expect to engage in meaningful conversations, hear stories from Aboriginal perspectives, and participate in hands-on art and group activities. The workshop provides practical tools, knowledge to challenge biases, and ideas for culturally safe practices in education, community, or workplace settings.
Yes. Each workshop is led by an Aboriginal facilitator who bring lived experience, cultural knowledge, and storytelling to ensure sessions are authentic, respectful, and connected to community.
These workshops provide a safe space to learn about Aboriginal culture and identity, acknowledge past and present harms through truth-telling, and explore respectful ways to engage with stories and traditions. Participants gain practical strategies to support inclusion, challenge discrimination, and promote cultural safety in professional and community settings.
Yes, workshops are available both online and face to face. Depending on the topic and audience, sessions can be tailored to your setting, ensuring accessibility and engagement wherever you are.
You can contact Yarn Strong Sista through the website or email Sharon Brooke, our Bookings and Events Coordinator, at sharon@yarnstrongsista.com.au. Let us know your group size, preferred format, and any specific needs, and we’ll arrange a workshop tailored to your goals and timelines.