On the 27th of August, Year 11 Aboriginal Studies ventured to the Kareela Ngura Gardens, run by Waminda - a local organisation who have implemented numerous opportunities and community health and outreach programs that have helped, and strengthened, the local Indigenous communities. Accompanying us on the visit were Aunty Jo Coleman and Aunty Chris Finney, as well as Mr Smith who drove the bus for us. 

We thoroughly enjoyed the talk and tour of the gardens, which saw us trying Kia's wellness and lemon myrtle tea blends, listening to Michael talk about the programs that Waminda runs and Uncle Les talking us through the things found in the gardens that are then used in their cafe, Blak Cede. We particularly enjoyed the taste test of the finger limes grown in part of the garden - these have the texture of caviar some say, but have a sour citrus taste and a burst to them. They are DELICIOUS. 

While we were there, Aunty Chris and Aunty Jo were able to present the Waminda team with a check for $2027.33 which was raised during our Foundation Day stalls. 

We would love to thank Aunty Jo for organising the visit, Aunty Chris for coming along and sharing some local knowledge and stories on our drive, Mr Smith for driving the bus and the Waminda Kareela Ngura Gardens team for sharing their cultural knowledge with us. We are so grateful for the opportunity.