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Creators of Indigenous gardens, incorporating First Nations culture and education. Inspiring love for country ❤️💛🖤🌿🌱

www.culturalgardens.com.au

26/07/2026

PLANT OF THE WEEK
River Red Gum, also known as Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Today we are making some space to honour one of Australia's most iconic trees: the River Red Gum.

This tree can be found along waterways across Country creating habitat for countless birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and aquatic life.
Its hollows provide homes for owls, parrots, possums and bats.

For thousands of generations, River Red Gums have also held profound cultural significance for First Nations peoples. They have provided shade, shelter, tools, medicine and places for gathering, storytelling and ceremony. These remarkable trees are living witnesses to the deep and continuing connection between People and Country.

Their resilience is inspiring. River Red Gums can withstand drought, flood and fire, reminding us of the strength and adaptability of Australia's landscapes.

At Cultural Gardens, we believe every tree tells a story. This National Tree Day, we're shining a light on the River Red Gum because caring for these magnificent trees means caring for biodiversity, culture and future generations.

🌱 Plant a tree. Learn its story. Help protect Country.

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24/07/2026

We had a wonderful time at the mural painting workshop as part of the Baliyang Cultural Program at Lalor Tennis Club.

It was a great event and great turnout despite the cold and windy weather!

Thanks to Wemba Wemba Yorta Yorta artist Aunty Carol Evans for leading the workshop and painting the mural with the community. It will be a special reminder of collaboration and inclusivity at the club for many years to come!

Thanks also to the City of Whittlesea for supporting the program through a community grant, and to Mayor Lawrie Cox, Deputy Mayor Blair Colwell and Ward Councillor Michael Labrador for being there on the day.

16/07/2026

Community is a word that resonates deeply within us.

Designing spaces that invite people to gather. Inspiring neighbours to meet, children to play, stories to be shared, and communities to learn, volunteer and grow together.
For us, this is what building community is all about. It's about designing places where people interact meaningfully. This is how we create opportunity for communities to connect.

We all move through life, passing through countless places and crossing paths with countless people. Yet only a few truly leave a mark on us.

Those are the places we are passionate about creating.
Those are the moments we hope will happen.
Those are the people we dream you'll meet along the way.

For Cultural Gardens, it's all about turning spaces into places where people feel they belong, and where they can share traditional owners' knowledge organically.

09/07/2026

Our incredible Sarah is at Aboriginal Community Elders Services Inc today helping celebrate the first 50 years of NAIDOC.

Among the many cultural activities taking place today, Cultural Gardens is honoured to be facilitating a weaving workshop with our Elders.

We will be forever grateful to be able to play a part in this growing movement that is helping reconnect people to Country, strengthen culture, and ensure that future generations inherit the knowledge, stories, and traditions that have always belonged here.

Every conversation, every shared skill, and every moment spent on Country is valuable.

Happy NAIDOC Week. ❤️🖤💛

07/07/2026

50 Years of Deadly!
This week is NAIDOC Week, where we celebrate indigenous voices and resilience. That we're celebrating 50 years is a profound acknowledgement of what it has taken to reach this milestone, and a reflection of the generations of people who have refused to be silenced.

To everyone who has been a part of NAIDOC over the years, it is thanks to you that this celebration remains deeply rooted in our culture.

01/07/2026

When it comes to funding your project, we hear you! 🤓

You have a fabulous idea for a meaningful garden or cultural project but you just don't have the funds to make it a reality. Or you don't have the resources to invest in seeking funding.

At Cultural Gardens, we help guide you through the grant application process by identifying suitable funding opportunities, strengthening your project proposal, and ensuring your application clearly communicates its environmental, cultural, and community value.

We're proud to say that every grant we've applied for so far has been successful! 🤩

If you have a project that could benefit from grant funding, we'd love to help you explore the possibilities.

Let's turn your great idea into reality.

29/06/2026

We were lucky to have this book at our local library ❤️

Learning Country is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book by Ryhia Dank that takes young readers on a journey across Australia using traditional First Nations names.

The writer introduces places such as Gadigal (Sydney), Meeanjin (Brisbane), Rubibi (Broome), Tarndanya (Adelaide) and Lunawuni (Bruny Island), pairing each place with vibrant artwork, native plants, animals and poetic language that reflects its unique Country.

We love kids being exposed to this book to help them understand that Australia did not begin when European maps were drawn. Every place already had a name, a language, a story and people who had cared for it for thousands of years.

We love adults reading this book with children opening the door to conversations about what "Country" means in First Nations cultures.

Ultimately, Learning Country is not just about learning different place names. It encourages children to see Australia with greater respect, curiosity and connection, helping them recognise that every landscape has a deep cultural history worth knowing and caring for.

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