My Dilly Bag

My Dilly Bag My Dilly Bag is your Australian Native Bush Food & Botanicals Market Place.
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Aunty Dale Chapman
🌿Yuwaalaraay Kooma Woman
First Nations chef, educator and advocate for Australian Sovereign Food.

📍Gubbi Gubbi Country

✨ CREATE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL ✨There is something special about making something with your own hands.Join Hannah "Goanna...
19/06/2026

✨ CREATE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL ✨

There is something special about making something with your own hands.

Join Hannah "Goanna" from Yuluwirri Weaving and spend a relaxing morning learning the traditional art of Indigenous weaving. In this immersive workshop, you'll learn how to weave a small Dilly Bag using natural fibres and discover the knowledge, skill and preparation involved in this ancient practice.

Weaving has long been an important part of First Nations life, used to create practical items for gathering, carrying and everyday living. It is also a powerful expression of culture, connection and identity.

Over two hours you'll:
🧺 Learn beginner weaving techniques
🌿 Work with natural materials
💛 Hear cultural insights and stories from Hannah
🧺 Create and take home your own Dilly Bag

📅 Saturday 27 June 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
💲 $85 per person
🎟 All materials included
👥 Limited to 20 participants

Come along, connect with culture, learn a traditional skill and enjoy a wonderful creative experience.

Book now to secure your place - the link is in the comments

🌿✨ Hosting tip: don’t overthink the food 👏💚You DON’T need to cook complicated recipes to include bushfoods in your NAIDO...
18/06/2026

🌿✨ Hosting tip: don’t overthink the food 👏💚

You DON’T need to cook complicated recipes to include bushfoods in your NAIDOC event 🙌🍃

Easy ideas 👇
✨ Native spice sprinkled over dip
✨ Lemon myrtle biscuits 🍋
✨ Wattleseed slices 🍰
✨ Bushfood popcorn 🍿
✨ Native teas ☕

Small touches make SUCH a difference 🤤🔥

🌿 GUMBI GUMBI – AUSTRALIA'S INCREDIBLE HEALING PLANT 🌿Thank you to all of the people messaging asking more about Gumbi G...
18/06/2026

🌿 GUMBI GUMBI – AUSTRALIA'S INCREDIBLE HEALING PLANT 🌿

Thank you to all of the people messaging asking more about Gumbi Gumbi, I thought i would put together a post to help explain 🌿

For generations, Gumbi Gumbi has been valued by Aboriginal communities for its traditional medicinal uses, and today researchers are continuing to explore the remarkable properties of this native Australian plant.

✨ Why is Gumbi Gumbi so highly regarded?

🍃 Rich in antioxidants – Gumbi Gumbi contains naturally occurring compounds such as flavonoids, tannins and saponins that may help protect the body from oxidative stress and support overall wellbeing.

💚 Supports immune health – Traditionally used to help strengthen the body's natural defences and promote general wellness.

🌱 Anti-inflammatory properties – Gumbi Gumbi has long been used to help support people experiencing inflammation, joint discomfort and other inflammatory conditions.

🔬 Ongoing cancer research – Studies are investigating compounds found in Gumbi Gumbi for their potential effects on cancer cells. While research is continuing, it remains an area of growing scientific interest.

🌾 Digestive support – Traditionally used to help soothe digestive discomfort and support healthy digestive function.

🌸 Skin health – Gumbi Gumbi has also been used to support skin wellbeing and may help soothe irritated or inflamed skin.

For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have used Gumbi Gumbi as part of traditional knowledge systems to support health and wellbeing. Modern science is now beginning to explore and validate some of these traditional uses.

⚠️ While Gumbi Gumbi has a long history of traditional use, it should not be considered a replacement for professional medical advice or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using herbal medicines, particularly if you have a medical condition or are taking medication.

Do you want to try Gumbi Gumbi? I'll put a link in the comments to this incredible Australian native plant! 🌿

🎶✨ Building your NAIDOC Spotify playlist?! Add these DEADLY artists 👏🔥🎤 King Stingray🎤 Briggs🎤 Miiesha🎤 Christine Anu🎤 K...
17/06/2026

🎶✨ Building your NAIDOC Spotify playlist?! Add these DEADLY artists 👏🔥

🎤 King Stingray
🎤 Briggs
🎤 Miiesha
🎤 Christine Anu
🎤 Kev Carmody
🎤 Gurrumul 🌟
🎤 Isaiah Firebrace
🎤 Thelma Plum

Good music + bushfoods + great people = PERFECT NAIDOC vibes 💛🌿

The SBS article featuring Gomeroi woman Kerrie Saunders shines a light on something many Australians have never been tau...
17/06/2026

The SBS article featuring Gomeroi woman Kerrie Saunders shines a light on something many Australians have never been taught — that native grains and bread making traditions have sustained First Nations people for thousands of years.

As Kerrie shares:

"These native grains, they’ve been eaten by my old people for thousands of years."

And perhaps one of the most powerful reminders in the article is:

"These grains represent our identity, who we are, where we’re from... The grasses are here, and the knowledge is still here too. They're all just waiting to be listened to."

The story explores guli (native millet), one of the grains used to make bread for the world's oldest continuous culture. It highlights the cultural knowledge, environmental benefits, and incredible resilience of native grasses that have survived Australia's droughts and floods for countless generations.

I also loved hearing Kerrie explain:

"You don’t have to use 100 per cent native grain flour. Even five or 10 per cent can add goodness back into wheat flour."

This isn't just a story about food. It's a story about Country, culture, identity, sustainability, and the revival of knowledge that has always belonged here.

The photographs I've shared in this post are from the SBS article and help tell this important story.

Please take a few minutes to read the article, then SHARE this post so more people can learn about native grains, Indigenous food systems, and the incredible work Kerrie Saunders is doing on Gomeroi Country.

The more people who hear these stories, the stronger they become. ❤️🖤💛
I'll put the link in the comments!

🎉🌿 NAIDOC WEEK IS GETTING CLOSER!!! 👀🔥July 5th–12th is the PERFECT time to gather your team, family or community togethe...
16/06/2026

🎉🌿 NAIDOC WEEK IS GETTING CLOSER!!! 👀🔥

July 5th–12th is the PERFECT time to gather your team, family or community together and celebrate culture through food, music and connection 💛🖤❤️

And honestly? A grazing table full of bushfood flavours is SUCH an easy way to make your event feel special 🙌🌏

✨ Add native toppings
✨ Play Indigenous music 🎶
✨ Support Blak businesses 🛍️
✨ Share stories and conversations 💬

Simple things can create BIG impact 💚🍃

🌿 EDUCATORS, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! 🌿If you're looking for meaningful, engaging and culturally respectful resources to bri...
16/06/2026

🌿 EDUCATORS, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! 🌿

If you're looking for meaningful, engaging and culturally respectful resources to bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into your learning environment, then you need to check out this wonderful event by our friends at Riley Callie Resources.

We have had the privilege of working closely with Riley and can honestly say the resources she creates are incredible. Thoughtfully designed and grounded in cultural respect, they help educators introduce important conversations, foster understanding, and create rich learning experiences for children.

✨ Riley Callie Resources Pop-Up Shop
📍 NCC Early Learners Training Room, Woombye
📅 Friday 3rd July
⏰ 8:00am – 10:30am
🎟️ FREE to attend (registration required)

Come along to:
🌱 Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educational resources in person
🌱 Find inspiration for NAIDOC Week and Term 3 learning
🌱 Connect with fellow educators
🌱 Ask questions and discover resources that support early childhood development and cultural learning

👧🏽 Kids are welcome, making it easy for educators and families to attend during the school holidays.

🎁 Plus, the first 10 visitors will receive a free gift!

As educators, we know how important it is to provide children with authentic opportunities to learn about the world's oldest living cultures. Riley's resources make this learning accessible, engaging and meaningful for young learners.

We highly recommend registering and popping in to support this fantastic local business. We know you'll leave inspired! I'll put a link to the event in the comments

🌿✨ Reminder: your NAIDOC event doesn’t need to be PERFECT 💛🙌You don’t need expensive styling.You don’t need complicated ...
15/06/2026

🌿✨ Reminder: your NAIDOC event doesn’t need to be PERFECT 💛🙌

You don’t need expensive styling.
You don’t need complicated recipes.
You don’t need to know everything.

Sometimes the most meaningful gatherings are the simple ones:
☕ Tea
🧀 Grazing food
🎶 Music
💬 Conversation
🌏 Learning together

That’s what it’s all about 💚🔥

🧺 MORE THAN JUST A WORKSHOP 🧺When you sit down to weave with Hannah "Goanna," you're not simply making a Dilly Bag -you'...
15/06/2026

🧺 MORE THAN JUST A WORKSHOP 🧺

When you sit down to weave with Hannah "Goanna," you're not simply making a Dilly Bag -you're learning about thousands of years of innovation, knowledge and cultural practice.

Yuluwirri means "Rainbow" in the Gamilaraay language, and through her workshops Hannah shares First Nations values of community, conservation and connection. Participants will learn how natural fibres are prepared and woven into a functional Dilly Bag while hearing stories and insights that bring the practice to life.

This welcoming beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to slow down, learn a new skill and gain a deeper appreciation for Indigenous culture and technology.

🌿 Indigenous Weaving Workshop with Hannah "Goanna"
📅 27 June 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
💲 $85
📍 My Dilly Bag
🎟 Maximum 20 participants

All materials are provided, and you'll leave with your own woven creation and a greater understanding of this important cultural practice.

Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.

💬🌿 One of the BEST things about hosting a NAIDOC morning tea? The conversations that happen around the table 💛✨Bushfoods...
14/06/2026

💬🌿 One of the BEST things about hosting a NAIDOC morning tea? The conversations that happen around the table 💛✨

Bushfoods naturally get people asking questions 👏

✨ “What does lemon myrtle taste like?”
✨ “How long have Aboriginal people used native foods?”
✨ “What’s wattleseed?”
✨ “How do you cook with this?”

And THAT’S where connection begins 🌏🍃

Food is such a powerful and approachable way to learn more about culture 🙌🔥

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Forest Glen, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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