Regular bush tucker walks in the area are hosted by the Eastern Suburbs Organisation for Reconciling Australia (ESORA) and supported by us through our Community Grants Program. John Lennis is a local Aboriginal man and has been given permission by the area's Elders to conduct walks around the foreshore of Nielsen Park on behalf of ESORA. The walk incorporates Aboriginal culture and education. Participants also enjoy a 'bush tucker' tasting treat.

ESORA members are residents of the eastern suburbs who come together in support of the Aboriginal reconciliation process. Open meetings are held at St Francis of Assisi Church, 463 Oxford St, Paddington, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. ESORA also organises courses ("Building Bridges" at The Eastern Suburbs Community College) and forums with guest speakers. For further information, please contact ESORA on 9130 3773.

Comments on Bush Tucker Walks:

"Thanks for organising such an event, it was wonderful. The guide was very informative, interesting and helpful, and two hours was packed with some yummy food tasting,and learning important facts about the indigenous community in a beautiful setting.

"I do hope the council keeps organising more events like this, which will help us understand more about the land we are living and the people we are sharing it with."

"I just wanted to let you know how informative, interesting and fun I found the bush tucker walk on Saturday morning. The group was extremely interested in aboriginal history and John did his best to answer every question asked, which lent to some fantastic background above and beyond the walk."

"The bush tucker tasting was great - actually very nice food (I'd expected grubs!) and a great location on a rock overlooking the harbour. John was clearly enthusiastic and keen to share as much as possible with the group."

"Overall, it was one of the most enjoyable mornings I've had since I arrived in Sydney."

"I really did feel that it was informative for locals - many of the people there were Australian born and bred (unlike me, a recently arrived Brit) and I was surprised at how little they knew about aboriginals but pleasantly surprised at how keen they were to know more. I do hope you do many more of these kinds of events as it seemed to really help bridge the gap between the communities. Everyone seemed to have a fun and, most of all, a really educational experience."

ESORA wins 2007 Sydney Harbour Week Award for Bush Tucker Walks

More information:

For further information on upcoming bush tucker walks, please contact:

Cultural Development Coordinator
Telephone:   9391 7135
Facsimile:    9397 7044
Email:         jo.jansyn@woollahra.nsw.gov.au