Section 1: Aboriginal history and culture / What is Culture?

Section 1: Aboriginal history and culture

What is Culture?

Culture influences peoples’ preferred way of behaving, thinking and decision making. Culture is never static – it is ever evolving. Culture includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, customs, symbols, shared meanings, and communication.

Aboriginal culture is a complex yet structured culture. You can read more about why culture and identity are important to Aboriginal peoples on Australians Together Culture Identity webpage.