Canberra
With its purpose-built layout centered around Lake Burley Griffin and iconic national institutions, Canberra offers a structured, custodial experience of Australia’s modern heritage and governance creating a striking counterpoint to the immersive, culturally rich journey of living and learning on First Nations homelands.
Why choose Canberra?
- Travel to Canberra for a journey of culture and discovery. Be welcomed on Ngunawal Country, explore national institutions, learn local language, connect with First Nations educators, and return home inspired
- Explore the Museum of Australian Democracy and First Nations history at the National Museum of Australia
- Experience hands-on activities at the Australian Institute of Sport
- Take part in a mock election at the National Electoral Education Centre
- Head to Tidbinbilla with First Nations rangers and visit Birrigai Rock Shelter
- Gather around the fire for stories and reflection with Ngunawal educators
- Enjoy a cultural walk on Mount Majura and taste bush foods
- Discover science in motion at Questacon
- Stargaze and hear Ngunawal sky stories under the night sky
- Tour Parliament House and reflect on the journey before heading home
Dreaming & Democracy
What makes Red Earth a great partner for schools?
Year Level Cohorts
Our year-level program allows every student in a year level to make a safe and meaningful connection with First Nations on traditional lands.
Whether there are 50 or 300 students in a year, they are split into small, classroom-sized groups for the majority of the program to ensure they are able to get the most out of the experience, all at the same time.
We have been specialists in large, multi-group programs for over a decade:
- Students are led in cultural activities by First Nations cultural educators drawing on over 60,000 years of knowledge
- The cohort is split into subgroups to enable more personal experiences and opportunities to reflect on shared learning
- We manage the complex logistics of bridging worlds with our highly-trained staff and round-the-clock regional operations bases
How it works
Small Groups
The cohort is divided into small groups of about 25 students to allow for more personal interaction, better safety, and deeper engagement with the facilitators, Traditional Owners (TOs), and peers. Small groups also allow for tailored learning and foster stronger bonds among participants.
Subgroups rotate through Daily Activities
Each subgroup rotates through a variety of hands-on, place-based cultural activities. These could include bushwalks, cultural workshops, environmental service projects, and storytelling sessions to ensure that every student experiences learning opportunities and contributes to community-led initiatives.
Hot Showers and Flushing Toilets
Everywhere we stay, students will have access to flushing toilets and hot showers. Teachers have the option of staying in cabin accommodation for parts of or the whole of the program.
Traditional Owners Sharing Stories Around the Fire at Night
Traditional Owners gather with students around the fire to share cultural knowledge, history, and personal stories. These intimate storytelling sessions are a cornerstone of the experience, creating powerful moments of learning and reflection on Country.
Discover the Canberra Immersion – explore, learn, and connect!
