Introduction to Aboriginal plant use

Native foods in a coolamon.

Adam Shipp is a proud Wiradjuri man whose family is originally from Dubbo in NSW. Adam is passionate about traditional plant use and showcases this passion in his workshops.

During the workshop you will learn in-depth information about how Aboriginal people have been using these plants for foods, fibres, and medicines for thousands of years.

This event is presented by the ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee with assistance from the University of Melbourne's Indigenous Knowledge Institute.

This event has multiple sessions: