Manningham Cultural Awareness Walk

Join us for a special guided walk through Currawong Bush Park with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson Jr.

During this walk, Uncle Bill will share stories of the area’s cultural and historical significance, offering insights into Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung traditions and the deep connection between people and Country.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• broaden your cultural awareness
• hear firsthand from a respected Elder
• deepen your understanding of how Traditional Owners cared for our landscape.

About Uncle Bill Nicholson Jr

Uncle Bill is the principal cross-cultural educator for the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, working across corporate, not-for-profit and university sectors. A passionate advocate for cultural rights, he shares his extensive knowledge to help others understand and respect Wurundjeri heritage.

As a Winston Churchill Fellowship recipient, Uncle Bill studied cultural practice among First Nations communities in urban settings. He also represented Victoria in the First People’s Assembly that contributed to the development of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Participant information:

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• Dress appropriately for the weather and wear closed-toed footwear.
• The walk covers 1.5 kilometers and includes some steep slopes.
• In the event of extreme weather or total fire ban, the event will be cancelled.