Welcome to Country
Explore the concept of welcoming ceremonies and their significance to First Nation communities across Australia.
Senior elder of the Wurundjeri people, Aunty Joy Murphy, welcomes us to Country with a Wurundjeri wominjeka (welcome), with illustrations by Trawlwoolway artist Lisa Kennedy.
Resources
Welcome to Country – activity sheet
Encourage meaningful engagement through slow looking – an inquiry-based activity promoting empathy, active listening and critical thinking. Take time to view the illustrations and discuss what you can see and how you feel.
More civics in pictures
You may also be interested in...
Moving house
What was involved with the move to the permanent Parliament House?
First Women in Parliament
This tour introduces you to the first women in Australian politics and the challenges they faced.
Zines from the Refugee Art Project
A conversation with Safdar Ahmed.
Go on a nature scavenger hunt
Learn about all the different plants and animals around us and how they live together.
Finding our heart
Learn about First Nations culture, history and traditions.
NAIDOC week
Encourage student voice and agency.