Learning With Country Professional Development - Georges River | 20 May 2026

Learning With Country Professional Development - Georges River | 20 May 2026Join the Wingaru Team for a full day outdoor professional learning experience and participate in cultural immersion opportunities including ceremony, bush tucker lunch, and cultural walks. Time: 9am 3. 30pm Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 Location: Georges River Cost: $270 per person Lunch and morning tea with delicious bush tucker flavours is provided This workshop has been carefully designed to support educators in bringing Country into their classrooms

This session focuses on translating learning into practical, curriculum-aligned approaches that support student engagement, wellbeing, and cultural understanding. By the end of the session teachers will have a deeper understanding of Aboriginal perspectives, greater confidence to embed them in their teaching, and practical strategies to support student identity, wellbeing, and connection through connection to Country.

Participants will:

• Develop a deeper understanding Country and the enduring connection Aboriginal people have with it.
• Learn about the traditional uses of Country, the impacts of colonisation, and the strength and resilience involved in maintaining this ancient relationship.
• Be immersed in the landscape as our educators guide you through Country, sharing Aboriginal knowledge and experiences to help you meaningfully engage with the Country you work on.
• Discover how Country can support students' sense of identity, wellbeing, and holistic development.
• Explore how learning from Country can also enhance classroom management and foster deeper student connections.
• Develop practical strategies to meaningfully embed Country into daily teaching.

This session is hosted on Country and involves some walking and sitting on the ground. We recommend participants bring water and sun protection.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion for their records.

Participants will enjoy a delicious lunch including bush tucker flavours provided by an Aboriginal caterer - please contact us if you have any dietary requirements - [email protected]

After checkout we will send you a calendar invitation with more details about the training. Please contact us if you do not receive this invitation within 2 business days. 

This workshop can be invoiced. Please contact us if you would like to register and receive an invoice. Discounts are available for groups.