Birrigai

21/10/2026

It was a pleasure to work with Harrison staff and to see cultural integrity being a priority in the school.

On Monday 12 October, Harrison School staff from across Preschool, Primary and High School attended a Truth Telling professional learning day at Birrigai.

The day included a smoking ceremony, learning on Country, cultural workshops and important conversations about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories.

It was a valuable opportunity to deepen cultural understanding, respect and reflection as we continue working towards greater cultural safety at Harrison School.

19/10/2026

Farrer Primary School and Monash School students had a special beginning to their Birrigai adventures yesterday. 2 Muliyan at close range on a stump by Birrigai’s driveway. Whilst we were all feeling in awe, the rest of the Birrigai neighbourhood were less impressed! Eventually a team effort by a range of birds and kangaroos drove them into flight and away. What a greeting off the bus!

25/09/2026

A day that left smiles on everyone’s faces. Thank you Aranda Primary School Year 6 students and staff for supporting the Cranleigh students on their Birrigai adventures too 💚

23/09/2026

Bush play is always a favourite part of time spent at Birrigai 💙💚

What a glorious day! Year 5 students are enjoying some final bush play before getting ready to head back home after a busy two days at camp Birrigai!

22/09/2026

Campfires, adventure walks, ropes courses, team challenges and bush play made for a great couple of days of outdoor learning! Thank you Theodore staff and students for being such a terrific group. 💚

18/09/2026

Yr 4 students from Hawker Primary loved that they could finally stay the night at Birrigai and enjoyed Crate Climb, bush play and their night time activities 😌

18/09/2026

Yr 3 Students from Hawker Primary had an awesome long day experience at Birrigai with lots of learning and exploring on Country 💚

18/09/2026

We were honoured to have Duffy Preschool groups spend their first ‘beyond the gates’ exploring with us. May it inspire many more!!

17/09/2026

On Wednesday, we had the privilege of welcoming the ACT Teacher Quality Institute TQI team to Birrigai for our First Nations Truth-Telling professional learning workshop. It was an inspiring day filled with deep reflection, cultural learning, and robust conversations. The team explored their vital role in reconciliation, evaluated their own processes, and discussed ways to support ACT educators in embedding cultural safety and awareness into everyday practices.
Thank you to the entire TQI team for stepping out of the office, onto Country, and bringing such open minds and hearts to this important day of PL!

14/09/2026

So proud of you Mich - congratulations on winning Outdoor Educator of the Year for ACT and now a finalist at the National Outdoor Ed Awards 🎉

For Michelle “Mich” Allen, our next practitioner finalist, connecting people with Country begins with noticing the small things.

Mich brings more than 25 years of Outdoor Education teaching experience, including extensive experience at Somers School Camp in Victoria and, since 2016, at Birrigai Outdoor School in the ACT, where she became a School Leader in 2019.

Of note, she has helped lead the development of Birrigai’s award-winning Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Programs and was instrumental in co-developing its First Nations Truth Telling Program with local Ngunnawal people. Together, these programs have reached thousands of children, students and educators, with their impact extending into teaching practice well beyond Birrigai.

A generous mentor, Mich also shares her knowledge through professional development, conference workshops and resources for fellow educators. Her colleagues describe a leader who encourages others to move beyond their comfort zones while supporting and celebrating their growth.

Please join us in congratulating Mich!