Bamal Badu

First Nations cultures in Australia are unique in values, customs, lore and practices.  

This program introduces secondary students to the diversity of First Nations cultures and their continuing connections to Country by exploring examples of fishing and aquaculture technologies from across Australia throughout time.

Students will closely examine cultural objects in the exhibitions to gain knowledge and insights about First Nations hunting tools, techniques, climates, species and management practices used in freshwater and saltwater areas of Australia.  

Students will apply their learning in a variety of hands-on activities by:

• Handling and viewing authentic cultural objects including fishhooks, eel traps, fishing nets and watercraft (nawi)  
• Practicing traditional weaving techniques used to make fishing nets
• Building a model diorama of a tidal fish trap and explain the environmental conditions needed for it to work