Our Survival Day 2026 | Our Songline

A family friendly community day for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander people and allies. Cultural experiences, music and food.

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians across Australia, extending this acknowledgement to all our stolen children yet to find home, and to all First Nations people across the world. Thank you to all of our ancestors who protected and nurtured the land for us.

Who:

Our Survival Day is brought to you by Our Songlines, a 100% Aboriginal-owned and woman-led organisation that is passionate about making Indigenous culture accessible to First Nations and allies alike, in a supportive, safe environment.

Where:

We are honoured to be hosting Our Survival Day at The Briars, Mt Martha on Bunurong land, of the Boon Wurrung Language Group within the Kulin Nation, amongst Indigenous plants, trees, birds, and habitat for wildlife.

What:

With a focus on Indigenous education, cultural entertainment, food and sustainability through the theme of ‘Her Story; Matriarchs of 2026′ will have something for everyone. Our Survival Day is a place to be proud, vulnerable and supported. It is a culturally safe and environmentally friendly space set amongst the hills of The Briars. You will feel the connection as soon as you walk onto Bunurong Country: be welcomed by the trees, the birds, the First Nations musical voices, the smell of Indigenous bush foods, friends enjoying picnics and playing games, cultural workshops, dancing, families of diverse backgrounds and many activities to participate in at your leisure. This is an all-inclusive supportive space, so if you have any requirements you’d like us to accommodate please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Honour a First Nations Matriarch through our website www.oursurvivalday.com

Ceremony:

The day will begin with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony by Jill & Josh West, Bunurong Traditional Owners.

Our Master of Ceremonies for the day will be the incredible Jony Berry supported by our beautiful Jill West.

Mindfullness practice will begin with Juzzi taking us through Aboriginal wellbeing practice Wayapa Wuurrk.

Our all First Nations music line up will echo this years theme.

Our Yarning tent is full of story tellers, giving you a deeper understanding of our culture and there will be activities from weaving, to dancing, to a slow bush walk to learning about bush foods.