This seminar features Blair Gilson (Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation) and Dr Brad Farmilo (ARI) discussing the Wiyn Murrup cultural burning program on Wadawurrung Country. In a shared presentation they discuss cultural significance, monitoring, and collaboration. This was followed by a discussion with questions from the audience. This was a hybrid seminar held during Reconciliation Week 2024 - attended by more than 400 people. 

 By actively encouraging knowledge dissemination and discussion the ARI hope to raise awareness about key ecological issues and build opportunities for collaboration among partners. 

Free Guided Tour

Wednesday 29 May 11.00 am

 45 - 60 minutes 

Dress for all weather

Enjoy the trees and beautiful floral beds of the Botanic Gardens on this guided tour to discover simple ways we can create a safe haven for local native plants and animals in our own gardens. Learn why this is important and how to join the growing band of Gardeners For Wildlife.

Venue: Ballarat Botanic Gardens; Meet outside between the Robert Clark Centre and Conservatory (Large Glass House)

Ages: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Other: Maximum 20 participants. 

Wheelchair accessible tour (some paths can be boggy after rains.)

Free take home information

Contact: anita.kane88@gmail.com

Theatre Event

Tuesday 28th May 7pm

45min play followed by a Q&A

 For community members, educators, secondary and tertiary school groups, and local government representatives and officials committed to learning more about reconciliation, "Facing Up" offers a powerful platform for reflection, dialogue, and collective action. Don't miss this chance to be part of this experience during Reconciliation Week.   

 FACING UP by Lynden Nicholls combines historical records and personal stories to create a compelling theatrical experience. The play presents familiar events, such as the 1967 referendum, the enquiry into Aboriginal deaths in custody, and the Tent Embassy, while also revealing lesser-known, powerful moments that evoke a sense of urgency for change and progress. 

DURATION

45 minute show with a 30 minute Q and A

WARNINGS

Facing Up references some incidents in First Nations history that could be upsetting to some.

Suitable for a general audience.

Facing Up in partnership with Wendouree Performing Arts Centre discounted tickets for #NRW2024 

WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Lynden Nicholls

CAST
Trudy Fatnowna Edgeley
Zerene Jaadwa
Shannon Nicholls

CULTURAL ADVISER
Tammy Gilson

EDUCATION PACKAGE

Hermione Higgins and Deb Lowah Clark
(available on request)

CANCELLED EVENT 

One show only at 

Ballarat Civic HalL

HIT Productions is proud to be presenting this important Australian work in Ballarat.

It’s the summer of 1946, and the war is over. Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle has spent years fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with troops from all over Australia, but when he steps onto the Brisbane wharf he finds some things haven’t changed. 

Filled with hope and defiance, Frank sets up his own ballroom, The Sunshine Club, where everyone is invited to meet, mingle and sway the night away.

Queensland Theatre audiences first fell in love with The Sunshine Club in 1999. The First Nations artists behind it are now household names. Just when the world needs a beacon of hope, this glorious musical classic is here to leave you grinning and tapping your toes.