First Nations family fun day
A unique and fun filled day of cultural learning | Sat 12 Apr | Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
Join Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations People for a unique, fun filled day of cultural learning with games, dancing, and craft activities for all ages.
The event is held as part of Council’s lead-up to the Australian Heritage Festival in the stunning grounds of Bankfoot House.
Throughout the day visitors will experience First Nations stories about our natural, cultural and built environments, painting a picture of our rich Sunshine Coast heritage.
The precinct provides the perfect place to enjoy a journey of heritage discovery.
Visitors can tour the old house, take in the exhibition at the modern Mary Grigor centre, take a self-guided tour through the ‘Shed’ or just enjoy the fun day.
| Location | Date and time |
| Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct | Saturday 12 April, 10am-2pm |
Free event, no registration required.
Program
| Time | Activity | Provider |
| 10.00am | Welcome to Country Official open and speeches | Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations Peoples |
| 10.00am-2.00pm | Market stalls: GATHAA First Nations Markets | |
| Free workshop: Ochre and story symbols painting station | Ochre Bee | |
| Free workshop: Jinibara bush food, tools, storytelling and colouring | Jinibara | |
| Free workshop: Pottery and clay art | Caloundra Regional Gallery | |
| First 5 Forever Stories, books and rhymes for children and families | Sunshine Coast Libraries | |
| Heritage Library Display and information | Sunshine Coast Libraries | |
| Bankfoot House Guided Tours Enjoy a walk through the heritage listed home of early pioneers. | Cultural Heritage Services | |
| Live Music | Alister Bartholomew | |
| Kick the football into the goal for a win! | Sunshine Coast Goannas | |
| CPR awareness stall and ambulance | Queensland Ambulance Service | |
Food: Bring cash for the fundraising sausage sizzle or pack a picnic and enjoy the spacious grounds and amazing view of Mt Tibrogargan.
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| 11.00-11.45am | Free workshop: Cooking demonstration and bush tucker yarn. | My Dilly Bag |
| 12.00-1.00pm | The Corroboree Featuring smoking ceremony, dance, audience participation, digeridoo performance, and Wakka Wakka Dance Troupe. | |
| 2.00pm | Event close | |
| 2.00-3.00pm | Bankfoot House last guided tours |