Young people aged 12 to 18 years are invited to participate in a free Indigenous youth program at John Tonkin Reserve on Wednesday 7 October from 10am.
Facilitated by Milliyaan Aboriginal Services, Kaya Koorda Kaartdijin Boodja (Welcome friends, learning on Country), is a three-hour, drop-in cultural engagement session designed to encourage connection, pride and understanding through hands-on cultural activities.
About Kaya Koorda Kaartdijin Boodja
The event will include five interactive activity stations:
- Kaya and Country welcome space - learn about Noongar Country, place and connection.
- Nyoongar art and symbols station - introduction to Nyoongar symbols and their meanings. Engage in creative art-making using small canvases or boards while focusing on personal storytelling, identity and movement.
- Hands-on cultural activity station - participants can decorate tapping sticks or message sticks.
- Yarn and chill space - Milliyaan Aboriginal Services will facilitate casual yarning where attendees can listen or participate.
- Rhythm and language pop-up sessions - short 10-to-15 minute sessions using tapping stick rhythms and call-and-response to introduce young people to music and rhythm as an important part of Nyoongar cultural expression.
Additional information
This FREE community event is part of the Town of East Fremantle 2026/27 community events program, which delivers inclusive opportunities that celebrate culture, learning and community connection.
Registrations are not required. Attendees are encouraged to drop-in between 10am and 1pm.
The Town of East Fremantle is committed to pursuing sincere reconciliation with our Town's first people, including through events.
Event venue
John Tonkin Reserve, East Fremantle WA 6158, Australia, Fremantle
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