Workshop and Cultural Cruise
Friday | 7 August
Healthy Body and Mind through Connection to Culture, Country and Community
Connection to Country, culture and community is an integral aspect of mental, spiritual and physical wellness for many First Nations people. Culturally meaningful activities can provoke mindfulness and help to process trauma. Facilitating opportunities to connect to Country and culture are an important aspect of many grassroots health promotion programs, and it is similarly important for health workers to take the time to draw strength from their culture and communities.
That is why this year, the Indigenous Healthcare Forum workshop day will move through a meaningful sequence of community and cultural connection activities including a wellbeing yarning session and Tribal Warrior’s cultural cruise around Sydney Harbour.
This is a great way to consolidate what you have learned at the two-day forum, and to continue networking with your peers in a more relaxed and intimate setting.
Learning objectives
Experience the healing that being on country facilitates
Equip yourself with grounding exercises and healing tools to incorporate into your own practice and share with your community
Understand the cultural significance of the local land
Consolidate and put into practice your learnings from the forum in a hands-on setting
Workshop Agenda
9:00
10:30
11:00
12:00
1:00
2:00
5:00
Mental health, wellbeing and cultural connection workshop
Morning tea
Yarning circle reflection
Lunch
Bus departure for Circular Quay
Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruise
Explore Sydney Harbour through Aboriginal eyes
As you cruise the world’s most beautiful harbour, you’ll hear captivating stories of the Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal, and Wallumedegal people, the original custodians of the lands surrounding Sydney. Learn the Aboriginal names and deep cultural meanings behind significant Sydney landmarks, enriching your understanding of this iconic city.
Cruise concludes, bus back to venue