Walking Together with Kaurna: Aboriginal Games, Stories and Songs

Ages 5+ (supervision by parent or guardian required)

Liesl from Walking Together with Kaurna will share songs, games and stories about Kaurna Culture and Country.

Liesl has, as much as possible, been creating the games to be played with a sense of authenticity i.e. the possum skin balls, the wooden marbles, the old wooden cotton spools. Games will include:

PIRRHA

A ball spinning game of the Arabana mob of Kati Thanda (Lake Eyre), South Australia

PUTH

A ‘flip the cotton reel’ game played by the Murrinh-Patha mob of the Northern Territory

NANDRRA-RNA

A marble game of the Kokatha mob of South Australia played with wooden marbles.

This is a NAIDOC 2026 event, part of the Deadly in the Hills collaboration.

Community Centre Contact Details

The Summit Community Centre is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (closed on Fridays and public holidays). For any enquiries, please contact us on 8390 0457 or email thesummit@ahc.sa.gov.au during opening times. Extreme and Catastrophic Fire Danger Ratings

When an ‘Extreme 75+’ or Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating is declared for the Mt Lofty Ranges, the Adelaide Hills Council Community Centre’s will be closed, and all classes and programs will be cancelled without notice. Any monies paid will either be reimbursed or the course will be rescheduled for a later date.

Current fire danger ratings can be checked here: http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts/fire-danger-ratings.shtml

Learn traditional Aboriginal basket weaving using raffia with Bernie Morrison

Raffia and materials supplied

Refreshments & light lunch available

contact flaxleywoven@gmail.com for any info

Flaxley Woven

1909 Strathalbyn Road

Flaxley

This NAIDOC week, Peramangk-Kaurna man and respected Elder, Uncle Ivan-Tiwu Copley will lead a bus tour exploring 2 of the culturally important Indigenous places and spaces in and around Campbelltown. Among other things, he will talk about living Kaurna culture and the importance of country. This is an unmissable opportunity to connect with local Kaurna heritage.

Stops will include Morialta Parri (Ever Flowing Creek) and Karra Wirra Parri (Reconciliation River Walk)

This tour starts at Campbelltown Council Office at 10am. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts (9.45am) to allow enough time to check in and get on the bus. The bus will be departing as close to 10am as possible. Please contact the library on 8366 9299 if you are running late on the day.

The tour will end at 12pm at the Library where attendees will go inside for light refreshments and a chat. The event will end from 12.45pm.

Please note:

Photography: By attending this event you consent for you, and any persons you are responsible for, being photographed and/or filmed and agree that the City of Campbelltown may use the resulting photographs and film for promotional purposes, including by publishing them in print and other media. Please see one of our event staff if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.

Physical Fitness: This tour requires a medium level of fitness due to walking required and climbing of steps to access the bus. Please contact the Library on 8366 9299 should you wish to discuss any accessibility requirements before booking.

About Ivan-Tiwu Waritya Copley

Ivan-Tiwu Copley (OAM, JP) is a Kaurna and Peramangk Elder from Adelaide Plains.

Ivan is a nationally accredited Aboriginal artist, Chairperson of the TURKINDI Network of SA Inc, member of the City of Campbelltown Reconciliation Advisory Committee, and is on a range of other community committees that deal with reconciliation, early learning curriculum for Aboriginal education, cultural learning, statistics, and history of missions and homes.

Celebrating 50 Years of NAIDOC

The NAIDOC SA March and Family Festival is South Australia’s premier NAIDOC Week community event, bringing together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, organisations, allies and supporters to celebrate culture, achievement, resilience and the ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples.

The day will commence with the annual NAIDOC March through the Adelaide CBD, led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, Elders and leaders. The march provides an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to walk together in solidarity, celebrate the strength and diversity of First Nations cultures, and recognise the significance of 50 years of NAIDOC.

Following the march, participants will gather at the Parliament House steps for official welcomes and community addresses from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, providing an opportunity to reflect on the history, achievements and future aspirations of First Nations peoples.

The celebrations will then continue at the NAIDOC SA Family Festival at Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square), featuring live music and cultural performances, community stalls, children’s activities, food vendors, cultural demonstrations, information services and opportunities to connect with community.

In 2026, NAIDOC SA proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC, marking five decades of recognising and celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The event is free and open to all ages, creating a welcoming and inclusive space for community to come together, learn, celebrate and honour this significant milestone.

DATE: Friday 10 July 2026 LOCATION: Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) & Parliament House Steps

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

10:30am - Gather at the Square

11:00am - March Commences

11:20am - Parliament Step Speeches

12:00pm - Family Festival Commences

3:30pm - Family Festival Commences

Join us for a fun and interactive family workshop exploring connection to Country through observation, creativity and culture. Guided by Kaurna ways of learning, families will enjoy hands-on activities including shadow drawing, bird observation, tasting bush teas and creating wind ribbons using natural and recycled materials. This relaxed, self-guided session encourages curiosity, connection and learning together, with activities and ideas families can continue at home.

This session is funded collaboratively by The Hut and The Hills Environment Centre

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