KACHS Cultural Skin Burning Workshops provide hands-on cultural learning experiences that share Aboriginal knowledge through traditional possum and kangaroo skin burning practices. These workshops support creativity, mindfulness, and reflection while being delivered in a culturally safe and respectful way.

The workshops are guided by Aboriginal knowledge holders and honour cultural protocols, ensuring appropriate knowledge sharing and respect for cultural practice. Participants are supported to engage with traditional materials while learning about the cultural significance, stories, and responsibilities connected to this practice.

Mudhay means possum in the Gamilaraay language and shares women’s cultural knowledge through possum skin burning.
Bandaarr means grey kangaroo in the Gamilaraay language and shares men’s cultural knowledge through kangaroo skin burning.

These workshops acknowledge gendered knowledge systems and are delivered in line with cultural guidance to ensure integrity, respect, and cultural safety. Sessions create space for learning through doing, listening, and reflection, while strengthening connection to culture and Country.

Who these workshops are for

Cultural Skin Burning Workshops are suitable for:

• Community groups

• Schools and education providers

• Cultural programs and events

• Organisations seeking culturally safe learning experiences

Workshops can be delivered for small groups or as part of larger cultural programs and events.

What participants will gain

Participants will gain:

• Hands-on cultural learning guided by Aboriginal knowledge holders

• Opportunities for creativity, mindfulness, and reflection

• Greater understanding of cultural protocols and storytelling

• Insight into gendered cultural knowledge and practice

• A meaningful connection to culture and Country

How the workshops are delivered

Cultural Skin Burning Workshops are:

• Guided by Aboriginal knowledge holders

• Delivered in line with cultural protocols

• Culturally safe and respectful

• Hands-on and reflective

• Adapted to suit the group, setting, and purpose

Why Cultural Skin Burning Workshops are important

These workshops support respectful cultural engagement by providing opportunities to learn through traditional practice, creativity, and storytelling. They encourage reflection, understanding, and appreciation of Aboriginal cultural knowledge systems while honouring responsibility to Country and culture.