Aboriginal Cultural Bush Medicine Workshop Experience

 


3-Part Cultural Learning Series

Delivered by My Outback Bush Soaps Co


The Cultural Bush Medicine Experience is an Aboriginal-led cultural education program delivered over a three-part learning series. This structured experience provides participants with a deeper understanding of Aboriginal bush medicine knowledge, cultural practices, and the connection between Country, healing, and wellbeing.


This program is designed for organisations, schools, youth services, councils, and businesses seeking ongoing, meaningful cultural learning rather than a one-off session.


Experience Overview

 

This is a contracted cultural education workshop, and is a facilitated cultural learning series, delivered through yarning, storytelling, guided discussion, and experiential learning. It is not a medical or clinical program.


The 3-part series supports:

  • Deeper cultural understanding over time
  • Stronger participant engagement and reflection
  • Alignment with education, wellbeing, and reconciliation outcomes

 

The series can be delivered:

  • Across three separate sessions, or
  • Scheduled to suit organisational needs (weekly, fortnightly, or by agreement)


What Participants Will Learn Across the 3 Sessions

 

Session 1 – Introduction to Bush Medicine & Country

  • What bush medicine is and why it matters
  • Connection between Country, plants, seasons, and wellbeing
  • Cultural protocols and respectful learning

 

Session 2 – Bush Medicines & Cultural Knowledge

  • Aboriginal bush medicines such as Gumby Gumby, Emu Bush, Spinifex, and other locally relevant plants
  • Cultural uses and stories connected to bush medicine
  • Yarning and shared learning

 

Session 3 – Cultural Wellbeing & Practical Application

  • Bush medicine in everyday wellbeing practices
  • Reflection, discussion, and cultural learning outcomes
  • Optional hands-on cultural activity (by request)

 

Cultural Learning Experience

 

This 3-part series encourages:

  • Listening and reflection
  • Respectful cultural engagement
  • Deeper understanding through ongoing learning
  • Connection to nature, culture, and wellbeing


Suitable for:

✔ Schools and education settings

✔ Youth and community programs

✔ Councils and government agencies

✔ Corporate and workplace wellbeing programs

✔ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) activities

 

Workshop Details

 

Availability: Monday to Friday

Series Format: 3 sessions

Session Duration: 1.5 – 3 hours per session

Location: On-site or agreed location (Mount Isa region)

Age Range: 8 years and above (program adapted to group)

Facilitator: Aboriginal Cultural Educator (Blue Card holder & NDIS Card Holder)

 

What’s Included

  • 3-part facilitated Aboriginal cultural bush medicine learning series
  • Cultural storytelling and yarning
  • Educational resources and guided discussion
  • Program planning and delivery

 

Investment

$1,000 per session

$3,000 total for the 3-part series

(Delivery within Mount Isa region. Travel outside region quoted separately.)

 

Bookings & Enquiries

To request a booking, invoice, or service agreement, please email:

myoutbackbushsoapsco@outlook.com


Early bookings are encouraged as availability is limited.