First Nations
Taylah Moschetti
Third day at Yarra Ranges Tech
On 30th April four deadly students: Gem KD., Ruby C., Jackson W. and Millah R. attended the third Koorie Aspirations Program, and what a day it was! We heard from Uncle Chris, a proud Yorta Yorta and Boonwurrung man. He owns Warrior Boxing in Healesville, where sessions are free for Mob and a gold coin donation for everyone else. Classes run at 6pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Uncle Chris was awarded NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year in 2024 and shared his journey, inspiring students through his commitment to community, culture and wellbeing.
National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week
For National Sorry Day, students will take part in a planting activity. This event will be listed on First Nations students’ Compass. Additionally, during National Reconciliation Week, students will attend a Koorie event in Healesville. All students will engage in learning about these two significant dates on the First Nations calendar during SELF.
Trivia
How many distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups or "mobs" are there across Australia?
A) Around 50
B) About 150
C) Over 250
D) Nearly 500
The Aboriginal artwork symbol below represents:
A) Meeting place
B) Camps
C) Four women sitting
D) Two men sitting
Which of the following is a traditional bush food used by Australia’s First Nations people?
A) Quinoa
B) Wattleseed
C) Kale
D) Rice
What was the name of the Aboriginal mission near Healesville, Victoria, where First Nations people successfully farmed the land and protested for their rights in the late 1800s?
A) Lake Tyers
B) Framlingham
C) Coranderrk
D) Cummeragunja
On the Aboriginal flag of Australia, what does the red colour represent?
A) The blood of the people
B) The land
C) The setting sun
D) The spirit world
Key significant dates on the calendar:
- 26 May ‐ National Sorry Day
- 27 May – 3 June 2026 – National Reconciliation Week
- 3 June 2026 – Mabo Day
Taylah Moschetti - First Nations Advocate at Lilydale Heights College.
Email her at taylah.moschetti@education.vic.gov.au if you ever need a yarn.
Until the next newsletter update!