What's On
| When | What | Where | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 12 February | Manly Wellness Event – OpeningThe AHO will be presenting the Acknowledgement of Country at the Wellness Manly Event on the Manly Beachfront Contact Council for details |
Manly Beachfront Promenade | Please contact Northern Beaches Council |
| Thursday 16 February | Aboriginal Heritage Walk – Harold ReidThe AHO will be conducting a guided walk at Harold Reid Reserve to learn about the local plants and Aboriginal Heritage and Culture This is to support the Mosaic Centre in Willoughby On all walks please wear a Hat, Long sleeve collared shirts, Sturdy shoes with long socks, Long pants and bring Tropical strength repellant due to ticks and mosquito diseases |
34 Rembrandt Dr (34 Rembrandt Dr, Middle Cove New South Wales 2068) | Not open to Public |
| Friday 17 February | AHO Visits Killarney Heights Public SchoolThe AHO will be giving a presentation to Years 3 and 4 at Killarney Heights Public School about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture. |
Killarney Heights Public School | Not Open to the Public |
| Thursday 23 February | AHO Walks with Narrabeen Sports High SchoolThe AHO will be taking Aboriginal and non Aboriginal students on a guided walk through Warriewood Wetlands to learn about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture and the importance of Wetland environments |
Warriewood Wetlands | Not Open to the Public |
| Monday 27 February | AHO Visits Beaumont Road Public SchoolThe AHO will be talking to Beaumont Road Public School to teach the children about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture |
Beaumont Road Public School | Not Open to the Public |
| Wednesday 1 March | Yarn Up with Kazan BrownJoin us for a Yarn Up with Kazan Brown. Kazan is a Gundungurra traditional owner with connection to the Burragorang and Warragamba Valleys. Kazan will share with us some of her knowledge about the incredible region. This is the first Yarn Up since 2019 so come have a feed and a yarn with the Aboriginal Heritage Office. |
Strathfield Library | Bookings are essential: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aho-yarn-up-with-kazan-brown-tickets-535277368017 |
| Wednesday 8 March | AHO Speaks at International Women’s DayThe AHO will be attending and welcoming speakers and audience to the breakfast for International Women's Day This year’s guest speaker is Kate Munari, Australia's only female Navy helicopter pilot to fly in Afghanistan. Kate served in Afghanistan three times as part of CHF, flying day and night, in all weather conditions as aircraft captain and formation commander. She led teams in some of the toughest conditions any workplace can present.TicketsCost: $50 + Booking fee You will be able to pre-purchase raffle tickets when purchasing your event ticket, with all proceeds donated to Women & Children First and the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter. |
Manly Pacific Hotel | Bookings Events Team: events@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 8495 5379 |
| Sunday 12 March | Aboriginal Cultural Bushwalk – Mowbray ParkThe AHO will be providing a guided walk and talk on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture Meet at the rotary athletic field car park, Mowbray Park. Please wear long pants, and long sleeved collared shirt, long socks and a hat. Please bring tropical strength insect repellant. This is due to tick and mosquito diseases. Bookings are essential through Willoughby Council. |
Mowbray Park - Meet at the rotary athletic field car park, Mowbray Park. | Bookings are essential - Please contact Rowena Chong Willoughby Council |
| Wednesday 15 March | Balgowlah North Public School – Koolkuna OSHCThe AHO visits Balgowlah North Public School and their Koolkuna OSHC The AHO will be talking and presenting to the children on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture |
Balgowlah North Public School | Not Open to the Public |
| Wednesday 15 March | Presentation at St Mark’s Parish MeetingSt Mark's Parish Meeting will be receiving a presentation on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture. They will also be hearing stories of the local area |
St Marks Anglican Church, Freshwater - in the Church building (4 Oliver St, Freshwater - but entrance on Lawrence St) | Please this is only open to the Parish Committee |
| Friday 31 March | National Heritage Festival – Saltwater Connection ManlyThe AHO will be providing a lunch time AV presentation in the Community space downstairs in the foyer of the Manly Library for the National Heritage Festival beginning on 1st April Join us and learn about the Gayamaygal Saltwater Connection and the historical accounts of our local area. |
The Community Room Downstairs in the Foyer of the Manly Library | Please contact Northern Beaches Council |
| Thursday 20 April | Ku-ring-gai Heritage FestivalAHO tells stories and speaks on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture. Connecting people to the Aboriginal story of the local Country. This will be an AV Presentation and is part of the Heritage Festival for Ku-ring-gai Council |
Caley's Pavilion Wildflower Garden St Ives | Please contact Ku-ring-gai Council for Bookings |
| Thursday 27 April | AHO presents at Gordon Library for Heritage FestivalKaren Smith, Education Officer at the Aboriginal Heritage Office (AHO), will talk on the Aboriginal Heritage and Culture and the stories and history of our local area, shining a light on some previously hidden figures in early Sydney. The stories of Sydney during the late 1700s and early 1800s often see Aboriginal women forgotten. In this talk Karen will reexamine the stories of these women, and will invite you to engage with the way they have been remembered by history.
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Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon, 2072 | https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/Karen-Smith-on-local-Aboriginal-heritage |
| Saturday 29 April | Living FuturesThe AHO will be at this event For the Living Futures Day |
Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability (Balls Head Drive, Waverton New South Wales 2060) | Open to the Public |
| Sunday 28 May | Spotlight Interview – St Mark’s ChurchA short interview conducted by St Mark's Church, held during the evening service for the congregation to learn more about there local area |
St Mark's Church | Please contact St Mark's |
| Thursday 1 June | Children’s Voices of ReconciliationKaren Smith will be the proud MC at the Children's Voices of Reconciliation Concert. The event is open to the public and features songs, stories and artwork from many of the local schools in the Lane Cove Council area. This is an inspiring morning, and one that should not be missed. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 1st June |
Canopy Plus (40 SALISBURY LANE, Lane Cove Sydney New South Wales 2018) | Please contact Lane Cove Council about the event |
| Thursday 8 June | AHO Presents at the Wildflower GardenThe AHO will be giving a presentation on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture and a short walk through the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden 10am - 12 8th June |
Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden (420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives New South Wales 2075) | Please contact Ku-ring-gai Council |
| Thursday 22 June | AHO Gives Presentation at ChatswoodThe AHO will be giving a AV presentation on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture in Chatswood for Willoughby Council |
Chatswood Library Creator Space | Open to the Public |
| Sunday 25 June | AHO Walks with North Sydney CouncilThe AHO will be conducting a guided walk for North Sydney Council. Please were enclosed shoes, a hat, a collared long sleeve shirt and long pants to tuck into socks. Please also bring and wear tropical strength repellant due to the diseases that come from ticks and mosquitoes. |
Katoa Close, Warriewood | Please contact North Sydney Council - Andrew Scott for bookings |
| Friday 7 July | NAIDOC WEEK Story TimeThe AHO will be talking to the children at Dee Why Library for their NAIDOC Week Story Time session |
Dee Why Library | Open to Children |