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Program Details

  • Year 6 – 7
  • 70 Students
  • 4 Days
  • Onsite 8:45am – 3:15pm

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Curriculum Focus

  • Intercultural Capability
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Critical & Creative Thinking
  • Personal & Social Capability
  • Ethical Capability
  • Numeracy & Digital Literacy

Technical and Personal Skills

Scientific Inquiry, key scientific skills, laboratory safety, systems thinking, design, prototyping, innovation, problem solving, communication, collaboration, computer science, technical knowledge

 

Create session

Koorie Motion Lab is back for 2026, and we’re really excited to be running the program twice this year so even more students can get involved. This two day experience brings together Koorie students from Years 6 and 7 for hands on activities, cultural learning, and plenty of fun. The program will run in Term 3 (8–9 September) and Term 4 (17–18 November) at the Ballaarat Tech School.

This year, the program focuses on marngrook, the traditional Indigenous ball game that helped inspire modern Aussie Rules. Over the two days, students will take part in practical workshops, including making their own leather wallets, along with outdoor activities inspired by marngrook. We’re also hoping to have a local footballer drop in to kick the footy around and share some stories.

Koorie Motion Lab is delivered with the support of the Department of Education’s Koorie Education Workforce, Federation University Aboriginal Education Centre, VAEAI and our local community partners. Together, we’ve designed a program that gives students the chance to learn new skills, connect with others, and celebrate culture in a safe and supportive space.

The experience also helps students prepare for their transition into Year 7 by building confidence, teamwork, and leadership. Across the two days, students meet new friends, build cultural pride, and engage in learning that feels meaningful and enjoyable. It’s a great opportunity for young people to create, yarn, play, and be part of something that strengthens community connections.

We’re excited to welcome schools and students back for another year of Koorie Motion Lab and can’t wait to see the energy and creativity they bring to this year’s marngrook theme.

‘Returning Strong’- Indya Zahray

The Koorie Motion Lab artwork reflects the core vision of the program, strengthening connection and supporting young people through the important transition from primary to secondary school.

At the centre is a meeting place, representing Balla arat Tech School, where Koorie Motion Lab comes to life. Surrounding this space are symbols for the people who make up the program, students, staff and community members, coming together to connect, listen and learn. It speaks to the strength found in community and the power of shared experience.

Along the sides of the boomerang, connected meeting places represent the journey between primary school and high school. The smaller meeting place reflects primary, then growing into the larger space of secondary school. The figures surrounding these spaces represent students held within this journey, supported as they navigate change. Together, these elements show the intention of the program which is to create strong, meaningful connections that ease transition and build a sense of belonging and connection.

The cross-hatching in the artwork reflects a traditional First Nations art practice, representing the layered and complex nature of individual journeys. Each person’s experience of culture, identity and transition is unique- overlapping, evolving and deeply personal. This pattern acknowledges that no two journeys are the same, yet all are equally valid and important.

Term 3 Application Form

Term 3 Applications now open.

Day 1: Tuesday 8th September
Day 2 : Wednesday 9th September

Use the button below to apply now.

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Student Experience

"I loved the hands on nature of these experiences. From visiting industries to planning and building projects with professionals, it opened my mind to so many career opportunities."