🌞 Moorditj Koolangahs – Birak School Holiday Program 🌞
Hosted by the Ballardong Moorditj Program – York, WA
Join us this January for a FREE vibrant and creative school holiday program celebrating Birak, the first summer in the Noongar seasonal calendar. Over two weeks, children will explore music, painting, culture, and creativity through fun, hands‑on workshops designed especially for 6–12-year-olds.
This program is a cultural initiative aimed at supporting local young people to learn about Ballardong Noongar culture, seasonal knowledge, and creative expression through the arts.
📅 Program Dates (6 Days Total)
Week 1:
• Wed 7th January 2026
• Thurs 8th January 2026
• Fri 9th January 2026
Week 2:
• Wed 14th January 2026
• Thurs 15th January 2026
• Fri 16th January 2026
🎶 Morning Sessions – Music Workshops
10:00am – 12:00pm
Children will explore rhythm, sound, movement, and musical storytelling inspired by Birak themes such as wind, fire, and Country.
🎨 Afternoon Sessions – Painting Workshops
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Using acrylics, pencils, textas, crayons, and pastels, participants will create artworks inspired by Birak colours, animals, plants, and seasonal changes on Ballardong Boodja.
📍 Location
Post Office Building
134 Avon Terrace, York WA
✨ Who Can Attend?
Children aged 6–12 years
No prior experience needed — just bring your creativity!
Come along, learn something new, make friends, and celebrate Birak through music and art. We can’t wait to see our Moorditj Koolangahs getting creative these holidays.
Also check out other Arts events in York, Workshops in York, Fine Arts events in York.
