Celebrating Koori culture at Cardinia Network Student Deadly Day event
Published: 22 September 2025
The Cardinia Network Deadly Day 2025 was a vibrant celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, bringing together students and local leaders across Cardinia.
Held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Thursday 18 September, the event welcomed over 250 primary and secondary students from schools all across the shire, for a day filled with recreational activities lead by Aligned Leisure, Richmond Football Club’s Korin Gamadji Institute and Cardina Shire’s Youth Services. Attendees also took part in an art activity facilitated by First Nations artist, Sam Richards and enjoyed interactive performances from Indigenous Outreach Projects.
Within Aboriginal culture, “Deadly Day” is used to represent something excellent and awesome. Deadly Day provides a platform for school leaders and First Nations students to showcase their strength leadership and cultural heritage within Cardinia Shire.
Cardinia Shire Council Mayor, Cr Jack Kowarzik said, “The Deadly Day celebration is a testament to the power of community and the importance of cultural acknowledgment. It’s a day where we come together in a social environment to learn and honour the traditions and contributions of our First Nations people.”
“We’re proud to support community events like Deadly Day that broadens our understanding and respect for creating safe and inclusive spaces.”
The event was proudly supported by Cardinia Shire Council in partnership with Department of Education, Aligned Leisure and Korin Gamadji Institute.
