Sunday, October 11, 2026

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Overview

As part of IWC26’s commitment to Indigenous wellbeing, connection and holistic healing, delegates and their guests are invited to take part in a special afternoon of immersive cultural experiences prior to the official conference opening.
Led by local Indigenous facilitators, each experience offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with culture, Country and community through storytelling, creativity, traditional knowledge and hands-on learning.
Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
Cultural Experiences: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Networking: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Meeting points for each cultural experience will be provided to participants closer to the event
Cost: $140 per person, including your selected cultural experience and Networking

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Key Learnings

Delegates can choose from one of the following cultural experiences: Aboriginal Art Painting Workshop Facilitated by Ronnie Jordan and Coen Jordan, exploring traditional Aboriginal art symbols and storytelling techniques while creating your own artwork. Cultural Artefact Talk & Traditional Spear Throwing Experience Facilitated by Kie Barratt, Kalkadoon Man, exploring traditional artefacts, hunting tools and their cultural significance, followed by a supervised spear throwing experience. Cultural Tour on Country: Mt Majura Facilitated by Tyronne Bell, Ngunawal descendant, exploring bush foods, scar trees, Aboriginal artefacts and their traditional uses while walking on Country. Native Plants, Bush Foods & Cultural Cooking Experience Facilitated by Aaron Chatfield, Gamilaroi Man, exploring native plants, bush foods, medicinal uses and sustainable cultural practices, followed by a tasting experience featuring native ingredients. Please note, all four cultural experiences will run concurrently and each participant can select one experience only.