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

We’re proud to be part of the Dreaming Trails Tour—an exciting collaboration between Triballink, Mystic Mountain Tours, ...
03/09/2026

We’re proud to be part of the Dreaming Trails Tour—an exciting collaboration between Triballink, Mystic Mountain Tours, QCamel Dairy and My Dilly Bag.

This experience brings together culture, Country, local tourism and native Australian flavours, giving visitors a meaningful taste of the Sunshine Coast and the stories that make our region so special.

At My Dilly Bag, we believe food is a powerful way to share culture, connect people and celebrate the world’s oldest living food traditions. Collaborations like this allow us to create authentic experiences while supporting Aboriginal businesses and other local tourism operators.

Want a taste of the tour? Watch Dreaming Trails featured on Tasman Trails, Season 1, Episode 7:

I'll put a link in the comments

Thank you to Triballink, Mystic Mountain Tours and QCamel Dairy for being part of this wonderful journey with us.

02/09/2026

Join Pomona local and Yuwaalaraay Kooma chef Aunty Dale Chapman, My Dilly Bag as she prepares a colourful and nourishing Native Superfood Buddha Bowl, packed with the flavours and nutritional benefits of Australian native ingredients.

Throughout the demonstration, Aunty Dale will share knowledge about native superfoods and show how easily they can be incorporated into everyday cooking. Discover simple flavour combinations, practical cooking ideas and approachable ways to introduce native herbs, spices and ingredients into meals at home.

Tastings will be available following the demonstration, and My Dilly Bag will bring its full range of native spices, teas, spice blends, sweet treats and pantry products for visitors to explore and purchase on the day.

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ 11am
📍Pomona & District Community House Inc
1 Memorial Avenue, Pomona

💚 Free demonstration | Free market entry | Family friendly | Everyone welcome

GATHAA First Nations Market - Healing With Country - Pomona

Come along and explore a curated line-up of First Nations artisans, makers and bushfood producers. The market program will also feature medicinal plants workshop with Aunty Rosie, a Fullas’ Didge Circle; live music; native infused flavours drinks and snacks from Hoopers Tucker and The Greenhouse Sunshine Coast and an interactive Creative Space for families with Amelia.

Spend the morning supporting First Nations business, experiencing culture and connecting with community on Kabi Kabi Country.

Australia’s native food industry is growing rapidly—but growth alone does not make an industry fair.Finger lime, Kakadu ...
02/09/2026

Australia’s native food industry is growing rapidly—but growth alone does not make an industry fair.

Finger lime, Kakadu plum, lemon myrtle, bunya nut and wattleseed are much more than popular ingredients. They are connected to Country, culture, identity and thousands of years of Indigenous knowledge.

As these foods move onto supermarket shelves and international menus, we must ensure Indigenous people are not separated from their knowledge, stories and economic opportunities.

The future of native foods must include genuine partnerships with Traditional Owners, protection of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, transparent supply chains, investment in Indigenous-led research and a fair share of the benefits for Indigenous communities and businesses.

I am proud to have contributed to this important collaborative research alongside Keely Perry, Dr Joseph Nastasi, Professor Bronwyn Fredericks and Honorary Professor Melissa Fitzgerald, supported by the Australian Research Council project, “A Deadly Solution: Towards an Indigenous-led bush food industry.”

The link to the full University of Queensland article will be posted in the comments.

September School Holidays at My Dilly BagLooking for a fun, creative and meaningful school holiday activity for the kids...
01/09/2026

September School Holidays at My Dilly Bag

Looking for a fun, creative and meaningful school holiday activity for the kids?

Join us at My Dilly Bag for a beautiful hands-on workshop where children can paint, learn and grow their own bush tucker plant while connecting with culture, nature and Country.

This special workshop will be proudly facilitated by:

🎨 Mandy Draper, a proud Cabrogal Dharug woman from Deadly Dot Pots
🌿 Josie Cox, a proud Gamilaroi woman from The Bush Nursery — Grown on Country

Children will enjoy:

🌱 Learning about bush tucker plants and how they are grown and cared for
💧 Discovering why caring for Country, plants and waterways is important
🎨 Painting and decorating their own pot
📖 Learning through storytelling, creativity and hands-on activities
🌿 Receiving bush tucker seeds to plant, nurture and grow at home

Each child will take home their own hand-painted pot and bush tucker seeds, creating a lasting reminder of caring for Country and watching something special grow.

📅 Friday, 2 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm
📍 My Dilly Bag, Kurrajong Building, 354 Mons Road, Forest Glen
👧🏽 Suitable for all ages
🎨 All pots, art materials and seeds are included.

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

Come along these school holidays and let your child paint, learn and grow while building a meaningful connection with culture, creativity and Country.

Father’s Day in Australia is Sunday, 6 September. Instead of another ordinary present, give Dad an opportunity to create...
31/08/2026

Father’s Day in Australia is Sunday, 6 September. Instead of another ordinary present, give Dad an opportunity to create, learn and connect.

My Dilly Bag has a range of upcoming cultural and creative workshops, including:

🎨 Christmas Bauble Paint Workshop with Mandy Draper — $60
🥚 Decorate an Emu Egg and Paint a Terracotta Pot Stand with Mandy Draper — $85
🖌️ Paint, Learn, Grow Workshop — $85
🌱 Seeds of Knowledge: Grow Your Own Bushfood Garden with Josie from The Bush Nursery — $80
🧺 Weave Your Own Coolamon with Hannah Goanna — $85

Our Seeds of Knowledge workshop is a hands-on experience exploring native edible plants for backyards, balconies and pots. Participants receive practical growing tips, cultural yarns and tastings of native fruits, grains, nuts and seeds.

Not sure which experience Dad would enjoy most? Choose a My Dilly Bag Gift Card from $25 and let him decide.

Workshop places are limited and subject to availability, so book early.

📦 The workshop confirmation is sent directly to your email, so no shipping is required.

Father’s Day is Sunday, 6 September, and My Dilly Bag has a wonderful range of native food packs and hampers—from small ...
30/08/2026

Father’s Day is Sunday, 6 September, and My Dilly Bag has a wonderful range of native food packs and hampers—from small gifts to generous hampers for the whole family to share.

Our Father’s Day favourites include:

🌿 All Things Lemon Myrtle Pack — $19
🎬 Movie Night Pack — $40
🌶️ Savoury Spice Pack — $42.50
🍰 Sweet Spice Pack — $46
🔥 BBQ Sizzle Pack — $90
💚 A Calling from Country Self Care Gift Hamper — $110
🍽️ Sweet & Savoury Bush Bites Morning Tea Pack — $114.50
🥂 Ultimate Bush Grazing Table Morning Tea Pack — $260

For a dad who loves cooking, choose a Sweet or Savoury Spice Pack with Aunty Dale’s cookbook. For a quiet night at home, surprise him with the Movie Night Pack. For the entertainer, the BBQ Sizzle Pack or Bush Grazing Table makes a delicious gift.

📦 Ordering online? Please select Express Shipping.
📍 Live locally? Select Local Pickup.

Order soon so Dad doesn’t miss out!

Father’s Day in Australia is Sunday, 6 September—and our BBQ Sizzle Pack is made for dads who love firing up the barbecu...
29/08/2026

Father’s Day in Australia is Sunday, 6 September—and our BBQ Sizzle Pack is made for dads who love firing up the barbecue carefully curated by Aunty Dale Chapman!

Take Dad out for a family barbecue on beautiful Gubbi Gubbi Country. Cotton Tree Park beside the Maroochy River, Buderim Village District Park and Power Memorial Park at Mudjimba all have public barbecue facilities.

Use Sunset Rub in Dad’s burger patties, add the relishes to sausages and steak, and finish everything with a sprinkle of Wild Salt ‘N’ Pepper!

You can also upgrade the pack to a beautifully presented gift hamper in a premium clear gift box.

📦 Please choose Express Shipping to help your gift arrive in time.
📍 Sunshine Coast customers can choose Local Pickup.

Join us at My Dilly Bag for a hands-on, heart-led workshop where culture, creativity and connection come together.Guided...
26/08/2026

Join us at My Dilly Bag for a hands-on, heart-led workshop where culture, creativity and connection come together.

Guided by Mandy Draper of Deadly Dot Pots, you’ll explore Aboriginal-inspired dot-painting techniques while decorating your own emu egg and painting a small terracotta garden pot to use as its display stand.

✨ No experience needed
✨ All materials provided
✨ Emu egg and small terracotta pot included
✨ Learn painting techniques with Mandy
✨ Enjoy a platter of nibbles
✨ Take home your finished creation
✨ BYO your favourite beverages

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 11:00 am–1:00 pm
📍 My Dilly Bag, 5/354 Mons Road, Forest Glen

Perfect for friends, family or a creative solo outing. Come along, relax, connect and create something meaningful to treasure.

Bookings are essential and places are limited.
Booking link will be in the comments.

I am deeply honoured to be named the recipient of the 2026 Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Deadly Elder Award.This recognition is ...
26/08/2026

I am deeply honoured to be named the recipient of the 2026 Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Deadly Elder Award.

This recognition is not mine alone. It belongs to my family, my ancestors, the Elders who guided me and the Gubbi Gubbi families who have welcomed and supported me during my 50 years on the Sunshine Coast.

For more than 25 years through My Dilly Bag, I have worked to show that bush foods are much more than ingredients. They carry culture, stories, knowledge and thousands of years of connection to Country.

My hope is that the next generation inherits stronger culture, stronger businesses, greater ownership and the confidence to take our knowledge forward.

Thank you to Nicole Brown and Indigenous Business Review for sharing my story.

Please read the carousel, then follow the link in the comments to read the full article.

Create something meaningful that will continue to grow long after the workshop. 🌱At our Paint, Learn, Grow Workshop, you...
25/08/2026

Create something meaningful that will continue to grow long after the workshop. 🌱

At our Paint, Learn, Grow Workshop, you’ll paint and decorate your own pot before receiving bush tucker seeds to take home, plant and nurture.

Along the way, you’ll learn about:

🌿 Growing and caring for native plants
🌿 Traditional uses of bush tucker
🌿 Caring for Country
🌿 Creative storytelling and cultural connection

Your hand-painted pot will become a special reminder of what you learned and your own commitment to caring for plants, Country and our waterways.

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
⏰ 9:00am–11:30am
📍 My Dilly Bag
💲 $85 per person

All materials, pots and seeds are included. Spaces are limited, so secure your place early.

If you're ready to book now i'll put a link in the comments

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Forest Glen, QLD

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

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