What's On
| When | What | Where | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 23 January | AHO Speaks at Australia Day AwardsThe AHO will be speaking at Northern Beaches Council Australia Day Awards |
Dee Why Council Chambers | Not Open to the Public |
| Sunday 26 January | YABUN 2020
Yabun Festival is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures held on the 26th of January in Sydney at Victoria Park.
Gadigal Information Service proudly presents a major celebration of the survival of Aboriginal cultures and identity at the Yabun Festival, held at Victoria Park in Camperdown each year on the 26th of January ('Survival Day').
Yabun is Sydney’s premiere one-day festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, presenting a diverse and vibrant lineup of Indigenous music, dance, oration, sport and much more. Yabun is a family friendly, alcohol-free event that increasingly draws interest from people from all nations around the world, and also features a wide range of food and arts stalls.
Tune into Koori Radio 93.7FM in Sydney for the live broadcast on the day, or the National Indigenous Radio Service for those listeners outside the Sydney region. |
Victoria Park, Parramatta Rd, Broadway Sydney, Australia | Victoria Park is located at the intersection of City and Parramatta Roads Camperdown, adjoining Sydney University. m.me/YabunFestival Call (02) 9384 4000 |
| Wednesday 29 January | AHO meets with Lend LeaseThe AHO will be meeting with delegates from Lend Lease and speaking to them about Aboriginal Culture & Acknowledgement |
Quarantine Station | Not Open to the Public |
| Thursday 30 January | AHO Visits 305 Squadron AAFRThe AHO will be giving an Acknowledgement and a short talk on Aboriginal Heritage & Culture to the 305 Squadron of cadets from the Australian Air Force |
South Creek Road | Not Open to the Public |
| Saturday 8 February | AHO Walks at Balls Head ReserveThe AHO will be conducting a guided walk at Balls Head Reserve to educate about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture Each group will be 25 capacity Suitable for all ages The tour is suitable for a wide range of abilities though travelling over uneven ground is required in some heritage areas The tours will be approximately 2 hours Tours leave from the Coal Loader Cottage front deck at 10:30am |
Coal Loader & Sustainability Centre & Balls Head Reserve | https://www.facebook.com/events/2257603864542100/ |
| Tuesday 11 February | 1st Seaforth Scout CubsAHO takes the 1st Seaforth Scout Cubs on a guided walk to learn about Aboriginal Heritage & Culture |
Frenches Forest | Not Open to the Public |
| Monday 17 February | AHO Visits St Kevin’s Dee WhyThe AHO will be visiting St Kevin's Primary School to inform the students about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture |
St Kevin's Dee Why | Not Open to the Public |
| Monday 17 February | 1st Allambie Cub Scouts Visit AHOThe 1st Allambie Cub Scouts will be visiting the AHO Museum & Keeping Place to learn about Aboriginal Heritage & Culture |
29 Lawrence Street Freshwater | Not Open to the Public |
| Friday 21 February | AHO Conducts Guided Walk – Gulgadya MuruThe AHO will be conducting a Walk at Manly Dam to support the MAG&M exhibition Join Karen Smith, the Aboriginal Heritage Office’s Education Officer on a guided walk from the Dam Wall, along the escarpment and to the Curl Curl Creek waterfall and returning along the water’s edge. Booking Essential - Please see details |
Manly Dam | Bookings via Eventbrite, search - Manly Dam Guided Walk |
| Tuesday 25 February | AHO Presents to Artarmon Public SchoolThe AHO will be talking to Artarmon Public School students about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture |
Artarmon Public School | Not Open to the Public |
| Wednesday 26 February | AHO Presents to Artarmon Public SchoolThe AHO will be talking to Artarmon Public School students about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture |
Artarmon Public School | Not Open to the Public |
| Friday 6 March | AHO Speaks at International Women’s DayThe AHO will be giving a talk at the International Women's Day Breakfast for Council |
The Pavillion | Contact Northern Beaches Council |
| Wednesday 18 March | AHO Walks with Willoughby CouncilThe AHO will be conducting a guided walk on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture for Willoughby Council. Join Karen Smith from the local regional Aboriginal Heritage Office and walk the Garadi Track that follows the Lane Cove River. Learn how the Local Cammeraigal People made use of the river and surrounding bushland. Bring water, a hat and please note this walk has some steep steps. Meet opposite 14 Avian Crescent Lane Cove West. 10am – 11.30am Bookings Essential - numbers are capped |
Mowbray Park, Lane Cove North | Please contact Emma Hayes: Emma.Hayes@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au |
| Thursday 19 March | AHO Visits Glenaeon Middle CoveAHO visits Glenaeon and takes them on a guided walk in the Harold Reid Reserve to learn about Aboriginal Heritage & Culture |
Harold Reid Reserve | Not Open to the Public |
| Saturday 21 March | AHO Museum & Keeping Place Harmony DayThe AHO will be at the Museum & Keeping Place for Harmony Day |
29 Lawrence Street Frehwater | |
| Sunday 29 March | AHO Speaks at Ivanhoe ParkThe AHO will be part of the the Open Day and will be talking to people about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture |
Ivanhoe Park Manly | Contact Friends of Ivanhoe Park |
| Monday 6 April | AHO Walks with NYUAHO will be conducting a guided walk to teach Tertiary students about Aboriginal Heritage & Culture |
Balls Head Reserve | Not Open to the Public |
| Thursday 11 June | AHO Conducts Aboriginal Cultural BushwalkThe AHO will be conducting a guided walk for Willoughby Council at Harold Reid Reserve, Middle Cove Bookings Essential |
Harold Reid Reserve | Contact Emma Hayes Willoughby Council |
| Sunday 21 June | AHO Conducts Guided WalkThe AHO will be conducting a Guided Walk at Long Reef Headland. participants will learn about Aboriginal Heritage & Culture Bookings essential |
Long Reef Headland | Contact: Jillian McIntyre@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au |
| Sunday 28 June | AHO Conducts BushwalksThe AHO will be conducting two Bushwalks for North Sydney Council and Lane Cove Council in a joint venture. The participants will learn about Aboriginal Heritage & Culture Bookings Essential |
Lane Cove Bushland Park & Gadyan Track | bushinterp@lanecove.nsw.gov.au |
| Tuesday 7 July | AHO Talks at Wildflower GardenThe AHO will be speaking with seniors and taking them for a short walk at the Wildflower Garden. This is in support of Ku-ring-gai Councils NAIDOC Week |
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden 420 Mona Vale Rd, St. Ives NSW | |
| Saturday 14 November | AHO Walks at Balls Head ReserveThe AHO will be conducting a guided walk at Balls Head Reserve to educate about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture Each group will be 25 capacity Suitable for all ages The tour is suitable for a wide range of abilities though travelling over uneven ground is required in some heritage areas The tours will be approximately 2 hours Tours leave from the Coal Loader Cottage front deck at 10:30am |
Coal Loader & Sustainability Centre & Balls Head Reserve | https://www.facebook.com/events/2257603864542100/ |