OCEAN Grove\u2019s Woodlands Kinder children were among the first to embrace a new playground celebrating Wadawurrung culture at its official opening.<\/p>\n
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville, Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Corinna Eccles and more than a dozen children from the local kindergarten attended the playground\u2019s opening.<\/p>\n
Located next to the Dunes caf\u00e9, the playground, named Kurrak \u2013 meaning \u201csand\u201d in Wadawurrung language \u2013 features artworks and signs celebrating seasonal stories.<\/p>\n
Ms Eccles conducted a smoking ceremony at the site and spoke about the significance of its connection to the First Peoples of the land.<\/p>\n
Ms Neville said the playground was a community asset by providing a place for people to meet and enjoy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a great space for locals in an amazing location, and by incorporating Wadawurrung culture and history it will provide a meaningful educational opportunity for everyone who visit,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Catering to pre-school and lower primary-aged children and developed in consultation with the local community and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the park\u2019s theme enables children and carers to immerse themselves in a journey of learning and discovery through play.<\/p>\n
The project was funded through a $180,000 state government grant and is overseen by the Barwon Coast Committee of Management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
OCEAN Grove\u2019s Woodlands Kinder children were among the first to embrace a new playground celebrating Wadawurrung culture at its official opening. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville, Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Corinna Eccles and more than a dozen children from the local kindergarten attended the playground\u2019s opening. Located next to the Dunes caf\u00e9, the playground, named Kurrak \u2013 […]<\/p>\n