Boonwurrung Body Diagram

Boonwurrung Body Diagram

(Digital Poster)

Language, wellbeing and connection through the body

The Boonwurrung Body Diagram is a visual language resource that introduces key Boonwurrung words for body parts in a clear, child-friendly way.

Designed by Boonwurrung educators, this diagram supports children and adults to learn language through the body, fostering connection, self-awareness and respect for Country and culture.

The body is a central site of learning in First Peoples knowledge systems. This resource invites learning through pointing, movement, naming, and relationship rather than memorisation alone.

How it can be used

In families

• Learn Boonwurrung language together through everyday moments
• Support body awareness, naming feelings and physical sensations
• Use during play, routines, songs or bedtime conversations

In early learning and schools

• Support First Peoples perspectives in language and wellbeing learning
• Use as a visual reference during group time, movement, dance or storytelling
• Encourage respectful engagement with Boonwurrung language in age-appropriate ways

In community and wellbeing settings

• Support culturally safe conversations about the body, health and care
• Use as a grounding and relational tool rather than a clinical chart
• Display as part of broader cultural learning or wellbeing spaces

What this resource supports

• Boonwurrung language revitalisation
• Embodied learning and nervous system awareness
• Respectful cultural engagement
• Strength-based identity and belonging

Respectful use

This resource is intended to be used with care and respect for Boonwurrung culture.

Personal use is suitable for families and individual learning.

Schools, early learning services and organisations require the appropriate site or organisational licence for display, printing or shared use.