First Nations

Third Day at Yarra Ranges Tech 

We had a Koorie day at Yarra Ranges Tech on 1st May. Our Koorie students were able to recognise their rich culture, history and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These days are a chance to build understanding, show respect and deepen their connection to their land and traditional custodians. Here is a photo of our last day! 

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)  Cummeragunia

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
• 2-9 June 2025 – National Reconciliation Week 
• 3 June 2025 – 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!