Bush Tucker
Step into the world of Kabi Kabi bush tucker and traditional knowledge through interactive videos, learning resources, and real cultural stories connected to Country. This section of Djaa Online explores native foods, plants, and traditional medicines found across Kabi Kabi traditional lands — sharing how they were gathered, prepared, used, and respected for generations.
Inside the Teachers Dashboard, educators can access bush tucker videos, cultural information, classroom discussion ideas, and flexible learning resources designed to support Djaa lessons, extension activities, yarning circles, outdoor learning, and their own lesson planning. From Lemon Myrtle and Midyim berries to traditional uses of plants and seasonal learning, this area helps bring real cultural knowledge into the classroom in an engaging and meaningful way.
Bunya
The Bunya Pine is one of the most important cultural trees in South East Queensland and has provided food, gathering opportunities, and cultural connections for Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Its large cones contain nutritious bunya nuts, which were traditionally harvested and shared during large gatherings known as the Bunya Dreaming. The Bunya tree continues to be a symbol of community, sharing, learning, and connection to Country.
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Pods were eaten raw or cooked
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Trees would be looked after by a particular family and be in that family for generations
Midyim
The Midyim Berry is a small native fruit that grows on a low shrub found along the Sunshine Coast and other parts of eastern Australia. The berries are sweet with a mild blueberry-like flavour and were traditionally gathered and eaten fresh by Aboriginal people. Midyim berries are an important bush food that reminds us of the rich knowledge Aboriginal people have of local plants, seasons, and sustainable harvesting practices.
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Edible Fruit
Lomandra
The Midyim Berry is a small native fruit that grows on a low shrub found along the Sunshine Coast and other parts of eastern Australia. The berries are sweet with a mild blueberry-like flavour and were traditionally gathered and eaten fresh by Aboriginal people. Midyim berries are an important bush food that reminds us of the rich knowledge Aboriginal people have of local plants, seasons, and sustainable harvesting practices.
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Edible Fruit
Finger Limes
The Midyim Berry is a small native fruit that grows on a low shrub found along the Sunshine Coast and other parts of eastern Australia. The berries are sweet with a mild blueberry-like flavour and were traditionally gathered and eaten fresh by Aboriginal people. Midyim berries are an important bush food that reminds us of the rich knowledge Aboriginal people have of local plants, seasons, and sustainable harvesting practices.
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Edible Fruit
Finger lime game
The Midyim Berry is a small native fruit that grows on a low shrub found along the Sunshine Coast and other parts of eastern Australia. The berries are sweet with a mild blueberry-like flavour and were traditionally gathered and eaten fresh by Aboriginal people. Midyim berries are an important bush food that reminds us of the rich knowledge Aboriginal people have of local plants, seasons, and sustainable harvesting practices.
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Edible Fruit
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