Our Survival Day

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

The Deadly Jalgany are back again! And we cannot wait! Nola Lauch is a Kirrae-wurrung/Bundjalung woman who lives on the ...
25/01/2026

The Deadly Jalgany are back again! And we cannot wait!

Nola Lauch is a Kirrae-wurrung/Bundjalung woman who lives on the Mornington Peninsula.

Nola is an visual artist, singer and songwriter who is committed to celebrating and sharing Aboriginal music, art and culture - in 2017 Nola received a regional NAIDOC Artist of the Year award in recognition of her songwriting and live performances. Nola fronts JALGANY, entertaining audiences with her powerful and soulful vocal style.

The SCHEDULE is here 🖤💛❤️Flow of the day ✨ Our Survival Day 2026January 26The Briars, Mt Martha, Bunurong Land 🌱12-5pm🌈 ...
24/01/2026

The SCHEDULE is here 🖤💛❤️

Flow of the day
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Our Survival Day 2026
January 26
The Briars, Mt Martha, Bunurong Land 🌱
12-5pm
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A family friendly community day for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander people and allies.

HER STORY; MATRIARCHS OF 2026
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A Blak Matriarch is a woman who holds a central, stabilising, and often intergenerational leadership role within her family, community and culture. She is recognised not only for caregiving and emotional labour, but also for her influence, decision‑making power, cultural guidance and the ways she sustains collective memory, resilience, and identity.

If you haven't got your 🎫 yet, there's still time.

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow! And honor Blak Matriarchs with you.

Remember to carpool if you can to save on emissions 🚗

We’ve created a social story to help you know what to expect on Our Survival Day.It helps you know what will happen.You ...
24/01/2026

We’ve created a social story to help you know what to expect on Our Survival Day.

It helps you know what will happen.

You can read it before you come, during the day, or only the parts you want.

You can come and go.
You can take breaks.
You can enjoy the day in your own way.

You are welcome at Our Survival Day.

2:45pm @ Yarning TentTruth and Treaty: First Peoples, Reconciliation and EducationA collaboration between Bunurong woman...
24/01/2026

2:45pm @ Yarning Tent

Truth and Treaty: First Peoples, Reconciliation and Education

A collaboration between Bunurong woman Zoe Upton, Southern Peninsula Allies and students from Padua College, Mornington, to produce some educational resources that promote Truth and Treaty. They will reflect on their journey together, what is important and some of the learnings.

We’ll also hear more about the Victoria’s Statewide Treaty and local Treaties from Zoe Upton, First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria’s Bunurong representative member.

Yarning Tent by is hosting a special yarn this year: 1:30pm-2:30pm @ Yarning TentCelebrating the Blak Matriarchs! 🖤💛❤️...
24/01/2026

Yarning Tent by is hosting a special yarn this year:

1:30pm-2:30pm @ Yarning Tent

Celebrating the Blak Matriarchs! 🖤💛❤️

Hear ‘Her Story: Matriarchs of 2026’ including Aunty Yvonne Luke, Aunty Patsy Smith and Aunty Deb Mellet OAM.

A Blak Matriarch is a woman who holds a central, stabilising, and often intergenerational leadership role within her family, community and culture. She is recognised not only for caregiving and emotional labour, but also for her influence, decision‑making power, cultural guidance and the ways she sustains collective memory, resilience, and identity.

Workshop announcement for Our Survival Day✨ 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00pm Basketball Clinic & Cultural Workshops 🏀 Koorie Ac...
23/01/2026

Workshop announcement for Our Survival Day

✨ 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00pm Basketball Clinic & Cultural Workshops 🏀

Koorie Academy will be running basketball clinics and cultural workshops at Our Survival Day. Come learn new skills, level up your basketball and have fun. With any Academy session, culture is part of the session, so enjoy this great opportunity to learn about cultural tools!

Book your spot via the link in our bio. Please note it is an additional ticketed item and is not included in your entry ticket.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/our-survival-day-2026-tickets-1976273156210

are back at OSD 26! You can listen and learn from Uncle Lionel during the day at his Slow Walk, and his yarn about his ...
22/01/2026

are back at OSD 26!

You can listen and learn from Uncle Lionel during the day at his Slow Walk, and his yarn about his Matriarch, Alma Roach 🖤💛❤️

Details 👇

2:30pm @ Workshop Space: Slow Nature Walk with Living Culture

Enjoy a slow walk with Uncle Lionel Lauch around The Briars. Rich with indigenous significance and abundant with native fauna and flora, your guide will point out the plants and areas of interest along your walk and their use and significance in medicine, bush tucker and Indigenous culture.

Book your spot on the walk via our add ons. *Please note it is an additional ticketed item and is not included in your entry ticket.

Book here for workshops: 🔗 in bio https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/our-survival-day-2026-tickets-1976273156210

4pm @ Yarning Tent: Honouring a Blak Matriarch - Alma Roach

Come and join Uncle Lionel for his special yarn about his matriarch, Alma Roach. She was a mother to six children and a mother figure to countless others in her community. A Stolen Generations survivor, Aunty Alma welcomed all with kindness and warmth. She was a pillar of her community, holding space for those who needed it most. We honour Aunty Alma, a Blak Matriarch.

{No bookings required for yarning tent}

Ground & Breathing with Country: Spirit, Country & Culture. A workshop by Join Lee as she creates a space where particip...
21/01/2026

Ground & Breathing with Country: Spirit, Country & Culture. A workshop by

Join Lee as she creates a space where participants feel supported and safe to explore our ancient, restorative, grounding practices. These practices connect our internal knowledge (Body) with the external knowledge of Country.
The session will include a shared yarn and reflection, along with a gentle guided healing meditation.

Book your spot on the walk via the link in our bio. Please note it is an additional ticketed item and is not included in your entry ticket.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/our-survival-day-2026-tickets-1976273156210

Workshop announcement Kulin Connections to Native Plants with Sammy Trist 🌿Listen to Taungwurrung Artist Sammy Trist, t...
20/01/2026

Workshop announcement

Kulin Connections to Native Plants with Sammy Trist 🌿

Listen to Taungwurrung Artist Sammy Trist, talk about native plants and how they are used. Experience plants through your senses, touch, smell and taste.

Book your spot for the workshop 🖤💛❤️ Limited tickets available.

*Please note it is an additional ticketed item and is not included in your entry ticket.

Book here (link in bio) 👇 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/our-survival-day-2026-tickets-1976273156210

🎶✨ 7 DAYS UNTIL OUR SURVIVAL DAY 2026 ✨🎶❤️💛🖤 💚💙🤍Join us at The Briars for a powerful celebration of culture, resilience,...
19/01/2026

🎶✨ 7 DAYS UNTIL OUR SURVIVAL DAY 2026 ✨🎶

❤️💛🖤 💚💙🤍

Join us at The Briars for a powerful celebration of culture, resilience, and community. 🌿🔥

📅 Save the date, gather your friends, and be part of a day that honours survival, amplifies voices, and fill the air with music, stories, and connection.

🎟️ Tickets in bio

👣 Honour a Blak Matriarch who has impacted your life (Link in bio)

"We are fortunate to live and play on this beautiful land. As people who benefit greatly from this luxury, it is our res...
18/01/2026

"We are fortunate to live and play on this beautiful land. As people who benefit greatly from this luxury, it is our responsibility to protect it."
- Founder of by

Did you know?
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The clothing industry is the 3rd highest contributor to global warming, producing 10% of the planets C02 emissions.

Why?
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The standard production process of the two most popular fabrics in the industry = cotton + polyester.
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Cotton production uses over 250 billion litres of water every year, meaning it takes a staggering 2700 litres of water x to make 1 x cotton t-shirt 💦
The cotton industry also produces over 220 million tons of C02 every year and the dying of cotton produces harmful chemicals that pollute the world's rivers and oceans.

- Source:

Our Survival Day has been carbon positive since 2022,and we are always embedding more ways to protect and care for Country throughout this annual event. That's why we have something exciting to share with you about this year's merch ♻️

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In 2026, through our Protect our Mother sustainability initiatives: Our Survival Day will be launching the first vintage t-shirt line for our event merch.

🔥 Think
~ pre-loved, bright colours, one-off piece t-shirts, long sleeve + singlets.

🎨 Featuring the design from Shanai Kellet
made to honour Blak Matriarchs 🖤💛❤️ a visual celebration of the enduring strength, resilience and cultural power of Aboriginal women 🎨

To buy a T-Shirt, you can visit the stall on the day:

📍⏰January 26-12-5pm-The Briars, Mt Martha

Get them while they're hot 🔥

📸: Image description: wearing OSD 26 T-shirt, holding a canvas design of malogaart's Footsteps of our Matriarchs artwork, standing in front of her pink Christmas tree 💕

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450 Nepean Highway
Mount Martha, VIC
3934

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