Get ready for a day of fun and cultural discovery at Bankfoot House in the Glass House Mountains.
The 2025 First Nations Family Fun Day promises an exciting mix of storytelling, traditional dance, hands-on workshops and delicious native foods, perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Save Saturday 12 April, 10am to 2pm, in your calendar, and come along to enjoy the stunning grounds of Bankfoot House for this free celebration of our First Nations heritage.
Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the event was an early offering in a month-long celebration of national heritage, the Australian Heritage Festival.
“We’re following the festival theme Unearthed – which seeks to reveal the past, share lesser-known stories and empower younger generations as custodians of culture and tradition,” Cr Law said.
“Our First Nations Family Fun Day will be a sharing of Kabi Kabi and Jinibara stories about the region’s natural, cultural and built environments.
“These stories paint a wonderful picture of our rich Sunshine Coast heritage and how we can learn from our traditional custodians and their deep connection to the land in our Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
“The event is funded by the Arts and Heritage Levy and provides a fun way to gain a deeper understanding and respect of our rich First Nations heritage.
“Gather family or friends to enjoy the shared experience of community coming together in celebration.”
The event is free and no registration is required.
Program Highlights:
– The Corroboree
At midday Wakka Wakka Dancers present The Corroboree, featuring a smoking ceremony, dance, audience participation and a digeridoo performance.
Free workshops:
– Cooking demonstration and bush tucker yarn with My Dilly Bag
– Story symbols painting station with Ochre Bee ocherbee.com/
– Jinibara bush food, tools, storytelling and colouring
– Pottery and clay art with Caloundra Regional Gallery
– Stories, books and rhymes for children and families thanks to Sunshine Coast Libraries
– Shopping
GATHAA First Nations Markets will be on site with artisan stalls featuring First Nations makers.
– Food
Sample delicious native ingredients from the Nooks & Cooks food van and grab coffee and snacks from Deadly Espresso.
Bring cash for the Sunshine Coast Goannas soccer club fundraising sausage sizzle or pack a picnic and enjoy the spacious grounds and amazing view of Mt Tibrogargan.
Plus enjoy live music from Alister Bartholomew, kick the footie into the goal for a win with Sunshine Coast Goannas, learn about CPR with Queensland Ambulance Service.
– Bankfoot House guided tours
Throughout the day, enjoy a tour through the heritage-listed home of our early pioneers.
