Cultural Walk at Garambi Baanj

Learn from Senior Wurundjeri Environment Educator Chris Hume about the significant history of the land of which you are walking and learn about the connection between Country and Wurundjeri Culture.

This walk is being held at Garambi Baanj, which means "laughing waters" in the traditional Woi wurrung language, and is a place of vital ecological and cultural significance. In the words of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation: "it is one of only a few known remaining iuk (eel) traps on Country once found the length of the Birraung (Yarra) and the Maribyrnong". It is a central part of the Garambi Baanj/Laughing Waters Cultural Precinct, operated by InPlace. Learn more here: https://inplace.org.au/laughing-waters Chris Hume is a proud Yorta Yorta and Boonwurrung man with a strong commitment to cultural leadership and community wellbeing. With over ten years’ experience supporting Aboriginal men and Cultural Practice, Chris worked as a Cultural Wellbeing Coordinator at Mullum Mullum before joining the Torch program as an Indigenous Arts Officer in Victorian prisons. Earlier this year, he joined the Education team at the Wurundjeri Corporation. Along with his impressive career, Chris has remained committed to community and cultural empowerment through his role at the Southern Warriors Motorcycle Club, which works to address and prevent family violence, and as a passionate boxing mentor at his gym in Healesville. Chris himself is a Masters Boxing champion, being named NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year in 2024. Meeting point: Intersection between Reynolds and Yarra Braes Rd in the Laughing Waters Yarra Valley Parkland. Parking: Along the road under the power-lines. Walk details: This walk will be ~2.5 kilometres, following formed trails in a bushland area. There will be stops along the way at sites of cultural significance. There are some gradual uphill and downhill slopes throughout the walk. It is possible conditions maybe slippery with minor tripping hazards. If you don't feel confident navigating these natural hazards please let us know.

Please bring: Walking shoes suitable for walking along bush tracks. Outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather Water bottle. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. If you have accessibility or inclusion requirements regarding this event, please contact us about how we can help on environment@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.