If you’re looking to educate your children about local culture while keeping them entertained these holidays, the Activities in the Park school holidays program is the perfect solution, taking on the theme of NAIDOC Week between July 1 and July 12.
With NAIDOC Week taking place during the school holidays this year, the team at Activities in the Park have developed a number of free and low cost activities in the school holiday program that supports Aboriginal knowledge, culture and business.
The program provides an opportunity for families to reflect and learn about the rich Aboriginal culture and history throughout the Greater Shepparton region.
The activities will be as informative and educational as they are fun, combining storytelling, games, community, painting and more to create memories that families will treasure.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said it was important to educate the region’s younger generations on Aboriginal culture and history.
“We want the children of Greater Shepparton to know how crucial it is to understand and acknowledge Aboriginal culture,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
“The Activities in the Park program offers a great balance between entertainment and fun, and learning about Australia’s history.”
One of the many great NAIDOC Week activities will be ‘Clay Turtle Making’ at Kaiela Arts. This free event allows children to use clay to create their own unique tile turtle, using different designs and textures.
Children will be able to utilise their own ideas and creative to create their own clay turtle whilst also learning about the significance of turtles within the local Aboriginal community in Greater Shepparton.
For more information, visit www.getmoovingshepparton.com.au, like ‘Get Moooving Greater Shepparton’ on Facebook, download the free Get Mooving phone app, or contact Health Communities on 5832 9431. Alternatively, check out the full list of school holiday’s activities on page 3 of this edition of FREND.
