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Bangerang Cultural Centre cultivates a legacy for future generations

By Rechelle Zammit

Oct 2, 2025

Shepparton’s Bangerang Cultural Centre has a new native garden designed to teach current and future generations the importance of connecting with the land.

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Designed as both a learning space and a place of reflection, the garden, which was unveiled on October 1, showcases a variety of native species with medicinal and edible uses that once sustained First Nations communities.

As visitors walked through the new garden, they were invited to see not only the plants but the knowledge that came with it.

Luke Edwards was there on the day, guiding visitors through the new space, explaining what each of the plants were and their importance to culture.

By highlighting the knowledge carried in each plant, the garden ensures that the stories of Country continue to be taught, giving younger generations the chance to learn from the land itself, Mr Edwards said.

It also provides a reminder for the wider community to respect, protect and celebrate the wisdom that has been passed down through time, ensuring it remains strong for the future.