Culture is Life
@cultureislifeorg.bsky.social
Culture is Life believes that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people have the right to thrive and flourish; strong in knowing who they are, where they come from and who they are connected to.
Rest In Power Uncle Archie Roach AC AM Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung)/Bundjalung ✊🏽
We are honoured that we were able to respond to Uncle Archie Roach’s urgency to have Stolen Generations stories taught in schools across Australia.
We are honoured that we were able to respond to Uncle Archie Roach’s urgency to have Stolen Generations stories taught in schools across Australia.
July 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Rest In Power Uncle Archie Roach AC AM Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung)/Bundjalung ✊🏽
We are honoured that we were able to respond to Uncle Archie Roach’s urgency to have Stolen Generations stories taught in schools across Australia.
We are honoured that we were able to respond to Uncle Archie Roach’s urgency to have Stolen Generations stories taught in schools across Australia.
Our 2025 Fellows Blake Iles, a proud Iman, Ghungalu and Darumbal man, born and raised on Darumbal. His work consists of looking for ways to revitalise culture and advocate for youth. He also delivers cultural workshops in the Rockhampton community to provide cultural education to all.
July 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Our 2025 Fellows Blake Iles, a proud Iman, Ghungalu and Darumbal man, born and raised on Darumbal. His work consists of looking for ways to revitalise culture and advocate for youth. He also delivers cultural workshops in the Rockhampton community to provide cultural education to all.
Bringing The Australian Wars documentary series into classrooms.
Remember to watch the full series and read the Teachers Guide before bringing this curriculum into your classroom.
Link in Bio
Remember to watch the full series and read the Teachers Guide before bringing this curriculum into your classroom.
Link in Bio
July 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Bringing The Australian Wars documentary series into classrooms.
Remember to watch the full series and read the Teachers Guide before bringing this curriculum into your classroom.
Link in Bio
Remember to watch the full series and read the Teachers Guide before bringing this curriculum into your classroom.
Link in Bio
“Language is our soul.” 🖤
Shoutout to @firstlanguagesaustralia for keeping our languages strong and our stories alive. Their work connects communities, protects cultural knowledge, and ensures the voices of our ancestors are carried into the future.
More info: www.firstlanguages.org.au
Shoutout to @firstlanguagesaustralia for keeping our languages strong and our stories alive. Their work connects communities, protects cultural knowledge, and ensures the voices of our ancestors are carried into the future.
More info: www.firstlanguages.org.au
July 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
“Language is our soul.” 🖤
Shoutout to @firstlanguagesaustralia for keeping our languages strong and our stories alive. Their work connects communities, protects cultural knowledge, and ensures the voices of our ancestors are carried into the future.
More info: www.firstlanguages.org.au
Shoutout to @firstlanguagesaustralia for keeping our languages strong and our stories alive. Their work connects communities, protects cultural knowledge, and ensures the voices of our ancestors are carried into the future.
More info: www.firstlanguages.org.au
Our Dreaming by Kirli Saunders & Dub Leffler is a stunning picture book about the Dreaming and its deep ties to First Nations culture.
Watch Kirli read her story and share language and insights from her Dreaming.
Free NAIDOC resources: Link in bio
Watch Kirli read her story and share language and insights from her Dreaming.
Free NAIDOC resources: Link in bio
July 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Our Dreaming by Kirli Saunders & Dub Leffler is a stunning picture book about the Dreaming and its deep ties to First Nations culture.
Watch Kirli read her story and share language and insights from her Dreaming.
Free NAIDOC resources: Link in bio
Watch Kirli read her story and share language and insights from her Dreaming.
Free NAIDOC resources: Link in bio
❤️💛 Today we honour the anniversary of the Aboriginal Flag, a powerful symbol of survival, identity and sovereignty.
Designed in 1970 by Harold Joseph Thomas (Bundoo), a proud Luritja and Wombai man born in Mparntwe, the flag was created to lead a demonstration at a (now called) NAIDOC march.
Designed in 1970 by Harold Joseph Thomas (Bundoo), a proud Luritja and Wombai man born in Mparntwe, the flag was created to lead a demonstration at a (now called) NAIDOC march.
July 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
❤️💛 Today we honour the anniversary of the Aboriginal Flag, a powerful symbol of survival, identity and sovereignty.
Designed in 1970 by Harold Joseph Thomas (Bundoo), a proud Luritja and Wombai man born in Mparntwe, the flag was created to lead a demonstration at a (now called) NAIDOC march.
Designed in 1970 by Harold Joseph Thomas (Bundoo), a proud Luritja and Wombai man born in Mparntwe, the flag was created to lead a demonstration at a (now called) NAIDOC march.
Today Culture is Life celebrated the NAIDOC Education Resources thanks to Aunty Professor Lynnette Riley and ABC Education where the Fullaship alumni spoke to a room of inspiring NAIDOC Award finalists 🌟
July 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Today Culture is Life celebrated the NAIDOC Education Resources thanks to Aunty Professor Lynnette Riley and ABC Education where the Fullaship alumni spoke to a room of inspiring NAIDOC Award finalists 🌟
Celebrate NAIDOC in your school or early learning centre with stories and activities from the National NAIDOC Education Resources!
July 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Celebrate NAIDOC in your school or early learning centre with stories and activities from the National NAIDOC Education Resources!
📰 From Cunnamulla to the ABC!
We’re so proud to see Fellow Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw recognised by the ABC for his incredible work with young people in his community. @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
We’re so proud to see Fellow Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw recognised by the ABC for his incredible work with young people in his community. @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
📰 From Cunnamulla to the ABC!
We’re so proud to see Fellow Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw recognised by the ABC for his incredible work with young people in his community. @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
We’re so proud to see Fellow Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw recognised by the ABC for his incredible work with young people in his community. @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
I want to be an ancestor who was known for their knowledge of stories, language and culture; an ancestor who was the holder of shared stories of our way of life, our traditional stories of creation and stories of survival, determination and strength -
Irwin Lewis (Gooniyandi/Nhanda/Widi/Wiradjuri)
Irwin Lewis (Gooniyandi/Nhanda/Widi/Wiradjuri)
June 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I want to be an ancestor who was known for their knowledge of stories, language and culture; an ancestor who was the holder of shared stories of our way of life, our traditional stories of creation and stories of survival, determination and strength -
Irwin Lewis (Gooniyandi/Nhanda/Widi/Wiradjuri)
Irwin Lewis (Gooniyandi/Nhanda/Widi/Wiradjuri)
Sharing some quotes we have loved reading lately to help inspire your week ahead. Take care and prioritise doing things that give you strength & good energy ✨
@yayeproducts
@relentless_indig_woman
@paulocoelho
@blackliturgies
#firstnations #elderwisdom #inspirationalquotes
@yayeproducts
@relentless_indig_woman
@paulocoelho
@blackliturgies
#firstnations #elderwisdom #inspirationalquotes
June 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Sharing some quotes we have loved reading lately to help inspire your week ahead. Take care and prioritise doing things that give you strength & good energy ✨
@yayeproducts
@relentless_indig_woman
@paulocoelho
@blackliturgies
#firstnations #elderwisdom #inspirationalquotes
@yayeproducts
@relentless_indig_woman
@paulocoelho
@blackliturgies
#firstnations #elderwisdom #inspirationalquotes
🌿 Meet Waniki Alofipo is a proud Zenadh Kes (Boigu Island) and Papuan storyteller based in Magandjin/Brisbane. A passionate community organiser and digital storyteller with 350 Australia, Waniki supports national campaigns with a powerful focus on justice, culture and climate.
June 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🌿 Meet Waniki Alofipo is a proud Zenadh Kes (Boigu Island) and Papuan storyteller based in Magandjin/Brisbane. A passionate community organiser and digital storyteller with 350 Australia, Waniki supports national campaigns with a powerful focus on justice, culture and climate.
The late Uncle Bob Randall gift was sharing the concepts around the word Kanyini.
June 26, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The late Uncle Bob Randall gift was sharing the concepts around the word Kanyini.
Celebrate NAIDOC in your school or early learning centre with the National NAIDOC Resources!
Little Yarns is one of the many great activities featured in the resources, a co-listening podcast series all about the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia!
Little Yarns is one of the many great activities featured in the resources, a co-listening podcast series all about the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia!
June 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Celebrate NAIDOC in your school or early learning centre with the National NAIDOC Resources!
Little Yarns is one of the many great activities featured in the resources, a co-listening podcast series all about the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia!
Little Yarns is one of the many great activities featured in the resources, a co-listening podcast series all about the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia!
Bidhi Galing ('big rain' in Wiradjuri language) is a beautiful picture book inspired by Anita Heiss’ award winning novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray.
We are proud to have developed the accompanying education resources in collaboration with Lead Writer, Shelley Ware.
@dranitaheiss.bsky.social
We are proud to have developed the accompanying education resources in collaboration with Lead Writer, Shelley Ware.
@dranitaheiss.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Bidhi Galing ('big rain' in Wiradjuri language) is a beautiful picture book inspired by Anita Heiss’ award winning novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray.
We are proud to have developed the accompanying education resources in collaboration with Lead Writer, Shelley Ware.
@dranitaheiss.bsky.social
We are proud to have developed the accompanying education resources in collaboration with Lead Writer, Shelley Ware.
@dranitaheiss.bsky.social
Big thanks to Aunty (Prof) Lynette Riley, Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee, for leading our June online workshop ⭐️
One message that stayed with us: “Be honourable to yourself and do what’s best for you and your mob.”
The 2025 Fellows are deeply grateful 🙏🏽
One message that stayed with us: “Be honourable to yourself and do what’s best for you and your mob.”
The 2025 Fellows are deeply grateful 🙏🏽
June 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Big thanks to Aunty (Prof) Lynette Riley, Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee, for leading our June online workshop ⭐️
One message that stayed with us: “Be honourable to yourself and do what’s best for you and your mob.”
The 2025 Fellows are deeply grateful 🙏🏽
One message that stayed with us: “Be honourable to yourself and do what’s best for you and your mob.”
The 2025 Fellows are deeply grateful 🙏🏽
The Winter Solstice in Australia, occurring June 21st, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It's a time for reflection, renewal, and connection with Country.
June 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The Winter Solstice in Australia, occurring June 21st, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It's a time for reflection, renewal, and connection with Country.
Meet one of the 2025 Fellows, Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw — a proud Kooma man from Cunnamulla, south-west Queensland, where community isn’t just where you live — it’s who you are.
June 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Meet one of the 2025 Fellows, Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw — a proud Kooma man from Cunnamulla, south-west Queensland, where community isn’t just where you live — it’s who you are.
Aunty Steph Armstrong — Education Consultant and Fullaship Elder.
Her warmth continues to guide, support, and inspire both our current Fellows and alumni across the many lands she travels.
We’re deeply grateful for the heart and knowledge she brings to Culture is Life and the Fullaship family. 🖤💛❤️
Her warmth continues to guide, support, and inspire both our current Fellows and alumni across the many lands she travels.
We’re deeply grateful for the heart and knowledge she brings to Culture is Life and the Fullaship family. 🖤💛❤️
June 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Aunty Steph Armstrong — Education Consultant and Fullaship Elder.
Her warmth continues to guide, support, and inspire both our current Fellows and alumni across the many lands she travels.
We’re deeply grateful for the heart and knowledge she brings to Culture is Life and the Fullaship family. 🖤💛❤️
Her warmth continues to guide, support, and inspire both our current Fellows and alumni across the many lands she travels.
We’re deeply grateful for the heart and knowledge she brings to Culture is Life and the Fullaship family. 🖤💛❤️
My queerness is deeply connected to my Blakness, my culture, and my Country. I belong here on these lands. Country loves me fully and exactly as I am.
All my love and Happy Pride to our LGBTIQSB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Madeline Wells
Programs Officer @ Culture is Life
All my love and Happy Pride to our LGBTIQSB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Madeline Wells
Programs Officer @ Culture is Life
June 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
My queerness is deeply connected to my Blakness, my culture, and my Country. I belong here on these lands. Country loves me fully and exactly as I am.
All my love and Happy Pride to our LGBTIQSB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Madeline Wells
Programs Officer @ Culture is Life
All my love and Happy Pride to our LGBTIQSB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Madeline Wells
Programs Officer @ Culture is Life
🚨 Big news! 🚨 The National NAIDOC Education Resources 2025 are now live! 🎉
‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ ✨❤️
Freely access all resources — link in bio! 🔗
#naidoc2025 #naidocweek #naidoc
‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ ✨❤️
Freely access all resources — link in bio! 🔗
#naidoc2025 #naidocweek #naidoc
June 17, 2025 at 1:42 AM
🚨 Big news! 🚨 The National NAIDOC Education Resources 2025 are now live! 🎉
‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ ✨❤️
Freely access all resources — link in bio! 🔗
#naidoc2025 #naidocweek #naidoc
‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ ✨❤️
Freely access all resources — link in bio! 🔗
#naidoc2025 #naidocweek #naidoc
🌿 Dadirri — the art of deep listening.
Shared by Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr AM, a proud Ngan’giwumirri Elder from Nauiyu.
A practice of stillness, reflection & connection.
🖤💛❤️
🎥: Miriam-Rose Foundation
#BlakWisdom #Dadirri #FirstNationsVoices
Shared by Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr AM, a proud Ngan’giwumirri Elder from Nauiyu.
A practice of stillness, reflection & connection.
🖤💛❤️
🎥: Miriam-Rose Foundation
#BlakWisdom #Dadirri #FirstNationsVoices
June 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🌿 Dadirri — the art of deep listening.
Shared by Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr AM, a proud Ngan’giwumirri Elder from Nauiyu.
A practice of stillness, reflection & connection.
🖤💛❤️
🎥: Miriam-Rose Foundation
#BlakWisdom #Dadirri #FirstNationsVoices
Shared by Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr AM, a proud Ngan’giwumirri Elder from Nauiyu.
A practice of stillness, reflection & connection.
🖤💛❤️
🎥: Miriam-Rose Foundation
#BlakWisdom #Dadirri #FirstNationsVoices