Event information
Event has ended
- When
- 24 October 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Where
69 Red Rock Rd, Corindi Beach NSW 2456, Australia, Corindi Beach NSW 2456
- Categories
- Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
- Accessibility
- Welcomes people with access needs
- Cost
- Free
- Facilities
- Cafe
- Car park
- Coach Parking
- Conference Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Parents Room
- Pet Friendly - Enquire
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
Overview of this event
Come and meet the local mob!
Get to know the local kangaroos and learn more about the national icon. Join Local Kangaroo Rescue Carer, Sarah "Yurpia" McCafferty on a journey where she will share her knowledge and love of this special unique iconic animal.
Yurpia is a carer of kangaroos and wallabies and carries a strong connection to these special beings.
She has a strong passion for protecting wildlife especially the Eastern Grey kangaroo. Learn about: Kangaroo behaviors. Species in the area. Flora plus fauna around kangaroos. Family structures. Kangaroo science.
Afterwards, a screening of "Kangaroo: A Love Hate Story".
Learn about the harm the kangaroo meat and leather trade has done to these beautiful creatures and their way of life. De-bunking myths of 'pest control', exposing inhumane hunting practices and the lack of regulation in the meat trade.
Warning: Some of the content of this documentary can be quite confronting. Parental guidance is recommended for children.
All are welcome.
Contact details
Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Email:
sales@yarrawarra.com.au
Phone:
(02) 9188 4370
Website:
https://www.yarrawarra.com.au/
Information about this event is managed by the event coordinator and is subject to change. Contact the event coordinator for more information.
Getting there
69 Red Rock Rd, Corindi Beach NSW 2456, Australia, Corindi Beach NSW 2456
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