Cultural Education Program

Our Cultural Education Program supports a deeper understanding of Country, culture, and community through learning gradually. Rather than a single session, the program is delivered as a guided learning journey across different locations in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

This allows knowledge, connection, and understanding to grow in a meaningful, thoughtful way, while also supporting personal and professional development for individuals and teams. Learn more below.

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The Journey Begins at Mount Sugarloaf

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Mount Sugarloaf

When: 24 March, 21 April, 5 May, 20 May, 30 June & 22 September
Time: 10am
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Glenrock Lagoon (Pillapy-kullaitaran)

When: 9 June, 11 August & 11 November
Time: 10am
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Swansea / Swansea Heads

When: 26 May, 22 July & 20 October
Time: 10am
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Pambalong Wetlands (Kau-ma Park)

When: 17 June, 1 September & 24 November
Time: 10am
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WHY THESE PROGRAMS EXIST & HOW IT WORKS

Our Cultural Education Program supports a deeper understanding of Country, culture and community through learning what happens in Country and over time. Rather than a single session, the program is delivered as a guided learning journey across different locations in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.  

This allows knowledge, connection, and understanding to build gradually, in a meaningful way and with care. 

The journey begins at Mount Sugarloaf. From there, participants can choose the order and timing of subsequent sessions to suit their availability. 

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This approach supports participants to:

  • Build a deeper understanding of local history and Country
  • Enable stronger connection and knowledge to better care for Country
  • Understand how culture and place shape community, relationships and decision-making
  • Reflect on their own roles, responsibilities and ways of working

GROUP SIZE & FORMAT

  • Sessions are delivered in smaller groups to support respectful engagement and meaningful learning.
  • 12–20 participants per session
  • For organisations wishing to attend with larger groups, please contact us at education@mawambul.com.au to discuss.
  • Each session is facilitated by two highly experienced Aboriginal cultural educators. This format allows space for conversation, reflection and relationship-building, while ensuring learning is grounded, supported and culturally respectful.

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SHARED EXPERIENCE
"As a land use planner and immigrant, navigating the Connecting with Country Framework initially felt overwhelming. I moved to Australia nearly 15 years ago and have always wanted to engage more deeply with this space; however, the brutal history of this land is sobering, and I never really knew how to begin or where to turn for authentic guidance.
My cultural education day at Mt Sugarloaf with Mawambul was an absolute turning point. Learning directly from Elders and leading cultural consultants moved me from a place of hesitation into a welcoming introduction to the Aboriginal worldview. They revealed the profound connectivity of the landscape and our place within it. The experience reiterated to me a need for planning systems to move beyond viewing flora and fauna as isolated elements and towards genuinely understanding our role in a sophisticated, living system of storylines that define the health and history of Country.
Sharing this journey with fellow attendees provided another vital layer of connection. Our collective reflections, supported by the Mawambul team, proved that I am not walking this path alone. I left with a renewed fire of curiosity and a commitment to allyship. Most importantly, the day shifted my perspective from seeing this through the lens of rights and entitlements to one of deep, reciprocal responsibility - one I am now determined to live every day."
Amanda
Way Planning and Advisory
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