Tulmur: Knowledge

Yarning Circles

Yarning circles have been used by Australia's First Nations People for thousands of years to discuss issues in an inclusive and collaborative manner.

The process has been used to build respectful relationships, learn from a collective group and to preserve and pass on cultural knowledge.

Rules governed the process of the Yarning Circle. For example:

• Everyone was equal.
• Everyone speaks in turn.
• No one is to talk over another person.
• The speaker held an item that allowed them to speak.
• Everyone is to listen and be respectful of the speaker.

The Yarning Circle is a space to encourage communication and connection with the land. It is also where the community can come together as one, where stories can be shared and everyone is welcome.