On Wednesday 9 September, students from Lethbridge Park Public School and Bidwill Public School joined a hands-on Yidaki (Didgeridoo) workshop at Lethbridge Park Public School. KARI’s Community Programs team delivered the session with support from the Greater Western Sydney Opportunity Hub.
The session was part of a two-day BroSpeak workshop program involving five Western Sydney primary schools.
The workshop provided a culturally safe environment where the young men could learn how to create a Yidaki from scratch while connecting with culture, mentors and one another. Working in small groups of three to four, students shared each stage of the carving process. The collaborative approach encouraged teamwork, communication and patience, with every student contributing to the finished Yidaki.
Alongside learning practical skills, students strengthened their cultural knowledge through a meaningful experience grounded in shared learning and connection. The workshop created space for the young men to ask questions, learn from their mentors and take pride in what they achieved together. The completed Yidaki were gifted to both schools to display and share with their wider communities, extending the workshop’s cultural learning beyond the day.
KARI is proud to create opportunities that help young people connect with culture, build confidence and learn alongside their peers. We thank both schools and congratulate the students on their teamwork and care throughout the workshop.
The Greater Western Sydney Opportunity Hub is funded by the NSW Government.
