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Kids inspired by Indigenous culture

By Pip Turton

Jul 14, 2025

Lafotasi Pio, 10, showing off her artwork. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Children embraced Indigenous art and culture at Shepparton Library’s NAIDOC Week craft session on Thursday, July 10.

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Young participants created three-dimensional landscapes using Indigenous-designed patterned papers and cardboard, bringing their memories and imagination to life through art.

The children were encouraged to draw inspiration from places they had visited, seen or dreamed of.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit captured the creative moments as children proudly displayed their colourful artworks.

Oliver Scard, 6, cuts out emus. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Paula Pio, 4, smiles with her finished piece. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Finlay Brown, 8, draws an animal. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Jasmeet Bhatti, 9, glues her work in place. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Benjeet Bhatti, 7, engages in the crafts. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Abraham Vesi, 5, is focused on his drawing. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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