Education Through Connection — Testimonial

At Biik Bundjil, we believe education is most powerful when it’s felt, when learning comes through connection, emotion, and experience.

Recently, we received a touching testimonial from Clancy Lester after a cultural walk with Jaeden Williams at the Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve. Their reflection captures what happens when teaching becomes storytelling, and knowledge is shared in the way it always has been — through Country.

“Jaeden wasn’t just sharing facts and information, he was involving me on a journey where we visited incredible stories and emotions which tie us to Country… He was able to convey such a rich, incredible story with loads of fun information in a very accessible way and made me confident of his ability to engage with young children and foster a love for mother nature and the environment.”

When people experience Country through story, ceremony, and listening, something shifts. Learning moves beyond words, it becomes understanding.

That’s the power of our cultural experiences. Each walk, workshop, or ceremony is a chance to connect deeply with Boonwurrung history, spirit, and place. It’s an opportunity to learn with heart, and to remember that Country is still speaking, teaching, and guiding us today.

If your school, council, or organisation would like to book a cultural experience or walk on Boonwurrung Country, visit Biik Bundjils site here.