Flourishing On Country: Strengthening Culture and Connection
Flourish on Country: Strengthening Culture and Connections. 21st September at The Wetlands Centre Cockburn.
Panel presentation International Speaker , UNESCO Chair in Bio-cultural Diversity and Education with from Gondwana Link Project and from Ngaparrtji Ngaparrtji Two-way Science for a panel discussion Strengthening Culture and Connection through science based connection to country.
Round table presentations on sustainable projects and includes Ngaparrtji Ngaparrtji Two-way Science, from academics, teachers and environmental groups to build connections for further collaboration.
The afternoon is exploring The Wetlands Centre Cockburn and the WA Animal Hospital flora and fauna of this rich bio-diverse area.Ìý
This day will inspire educators and students about caring for country wherever you live and work.
Here is a link to the Flourish On Country: Strengthening Culture and Connection Flyer to share with your colleagues.
This event is made possible with funding from the City of Cockburn.Ìý
Check out the for updates about speakers.Ìý
Draft Program
What a full program we have created for you to immerse yourself in hearing about and meeting those who are actively working on ‘Caring for Country’. Here is the link to the draft program.
The 12 Round table presentations offer a diverse range of research, project and programs so have a read of the abstracts at this link. Which one would you choose?
We also have several NGO organisations who will set up at lunch time to be on hand to share what they are engaged with and answer your questions.
To round this off the afternoon will be a wonderful time to explore The Wetlands Centre and the WA Wildlife sites, hear from their educators and volunteers about the important environmental outcomes they deliver.Ìý
Volunteers for Flourish
Can you volunteers to help with a few tasks to make the day go smoothly? Help set up on 20th, refreshments, parking attendance etc so check out the list here to see what might suits you and email Niamh on education@thewetlandscentre.org.au
A Complementary Event will be held on Tuesday 22nd September at Curtin University. Details and registration below.
Flourishing Learning Opportunities for Understanding, Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability and Hope
Brought to you by the School of Education, Curtin University.
Join a vibrant community of educators, researchers, students, community leaders, artists and sustainability practitioners to explore how education can shape hopeful, resilient and sustainable futures.
The FLOURISH Symposium showcases innovative research, practice and partnerships in environmental and sustainability education, with a focus on collaboration, Indigenous knowledges, creativity, wellbeing and action-oriented solutions. Connect with like-minded colleagues, share ideas, and help generate future research, curriculum and community initiatives that support flourishing futures for all.
Register now and be part of the conversation! Choose the pathway that best suits you:
Presenter Registration – share your research, practice, project or initiative by submitting a presentation proposal.
Attendee Registration – join the symposium, engage with presenters and network with colleagues from across sectors.
Location
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184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163
Australia
Date
Monday 21st September 2026
REGISTER
Use this link to to register.Ìý