Young Wiradjuri man is offering lessons to bring Wiradjuri culture to a wider audience

Joseph White, a 23-year-old Wiradjuri man and worker at Tirkandi Inaburra, began seeking interest in lessons on facebook and has seen widespread interest. He explained that his aim was to bring the culture forward and to people who might not have taken interest before.

"I was always been taught as a young boy about Aboriginal history and I think it's imperative i do my bit in passing the culture forward," he explained.

"I've had a lot of interest from businesses, some schools and local people. A good percentage of non-indigenous people which is amazing. I love that people are interested."

Mr White's been playing didgeridoo since he was seven years old, and has represented Wiradjuri people since he was young so he's in a good position to be able to bring that knowledge wider.

While his initial goal was targeted towards bringing Wiradjuri culture to younger people and children, he's seen adults interested in learning more as well and said that he is looking at putting together a group of Elders so that he can cater to more people and backgrounds.

The lessons cover a wide range of topics, from didgeridoo fundamentals to cultural understanding, and lessons on local plants and animals.

"I'll get a rough understanding of the knowledge someone wants to learn. Then I'll personally gauge everything I think would be fitted for the client. I start from the foundation and go forward through history," Mr White explained the lesson structure.

He's offering a range of one-on-one lessons and wider group lessons, but added that he generally preferred teaching one-to-one as he could customise the lessons more.

"I'm not persuading people to join, but if you have a genuine interest to learn about Australian and Aboriginal history at the core, it'll be for you," Mr White finished.

He's currently still taking interest in lessons through his facebook page.

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