Aboriginal Wellbeing Bush Dye Sat 22Nov & Bush Medicine Workshop Sun 23Nov2025

Aboriginal Wellbeing – Two Ways: The Workshop

On Yorta Yorta Country
Venue: Samaria Rose Farm – 2520 Samaria Road, Moorngag, Victoria

Workshop Dates & Times

Saturday 22 November | 1:00 – 4:00pm
Bush Dye Workshop – Silk scarf provided

Sunday 23 November | 1:00 – 4:00pm
Bush Medijian & Bush Soap Workshop

Attend one or both – discount applies if attending both.

Workshop Details

🌿 Bush Dye Workshop – Sat 22 Nov

Price: Adults $155 | Children $110

• Learn the basics of bush dyes – what plants can be harvested to use from our farm plants

• Hands-on creation of print and dye on silk scarf (yours to take home)

• Afternoon bush teas & treats included (GF available)

• Please bring a notebook if you wish to take notes

🌿 Bush Medijian & Soap Workshop – Sun 23 Nov

Price: Adults $155 | Children $110

• Learn the basics of bush medijans (Aboriginal bush medicine) – respectful harvesting practices

• Hands-on preparation of a natural rubbing balm and antiseptic soap

• Gain knowledge to include natural medijans in your home remedy cabinet

Facilitator:
Kirsten Smith – @memoriesofcountry, apprenticed to @walibirrimedijanarts makers in the Fitzroy River Valley, Kimberleys WA.

Proceeds help support Fitzroy Crossing communities after flooding.

Extra Info

• Family-friendly events

• Kimberley bush-dyed scarves & medijans available for purchase

• Accommodation suggestions available (local B&Bs, Airbnb)

Bookings & Enquiries:
📧 welcome@samariarosefarm.au
📞 0421 852 046

Cancellation Policies

Workshop:

• 100% Refund: More than 14 days before event (minus card surcharge)

• 50% Refund: 14 days–48 hrs before event

• No Refund: Within 48 hrs of event or no-show

All cancellations must be in writing to welcome@samariarosefarm.au or 0421 852 046.