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The Magic Lands research platform brings together interdisciplinary articles exploring Indigenous knowledge, Australian history and the science of Country.
Drawing on years of research across Victoria and beyond, these works connect geology, ecology, culture, language and story—revealing the relationships between land, people and environment across deep time.
This growing body of knowledge forms the foundation of the Magic Lands educational series, supporting both public learning and deeper research exploration.
Natural Science
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Indigenous Culture Ways
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Indigenous Culture Ways
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Geology of Victoria and Australia
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Colonisation History in Victoria
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Native Plants, Foods and Medicine
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Indigenous Animals
Natural Science ✳︎ Indigenous Culture Ways ✳︎ Indigenous Culture Ways ✳︎ Geology of Victoria and Australia ✳︎ Colonisation History in Victoria ✳︎ Native Plants, Foods and Medicine ✳︎ Indigenous Animals
Magic Lands Alliance (MLA) Educational Series
The MLA Educational Series is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary learning program grounded in First Nations knowledge systems, scientific research, and historical truth-telling. It is designed to connect learners to Country—through geology, ecology, culture, language, and story—tracing relationships across deep time into the present.
The articles currently available on the Magic Lands platform represent the first stage of this educational series—a growing body of research and storytelling focused on the science, history, and culture of Victoria, Australia. These works form the foundation of a much larger learning framework, bringing together knowledge from across Wadawurrung Country and beyond.
Developed alongside the feature film Magic Lands – Purra and Buckley’s Chance, the series offers a rich exploration of Victoria’s landscapes and the knowledge systems of its First Peoples. Drawing on more than 800 referenced articles and years of research across Victoria, Australia, and global contexts (Vegter, 2025), the program integrates disciplines including archaeology, geology, ecology, and Indigenous cultural sciences to reveal the interconnected story of land, life, and identity.
As the Magic Lands film projects move through production and completion, on-Country cultural infrastructure will be developed, enabling the full delivery of structured courses, immersive education experiences, and Indigenous-led tourism initiatives. These next stages will transform the series from a digital knowledge base into a living, place-based learning environment.
At present, the educational content is freely accessible online (as of April 2026), ensuring open access to knowledge during this foundational phase. Over time, this will evolve into a supported education and tourism model that sustains long-term cultural, educational, and community outcomes.
Grounded in collaboration with First Nations communities, the MLA Educational Series invites learners to engage deeply with the enduring relationships between people, Country, sky, and sea—before, during, and after colonisation.
Written and delivered by
James Vegter and Trevor Abrahams
“Country holds the story — we are here to learn how to listen.”
MLA Educational Series Disclaimer
All material within the Magic Lands Alliance (MLA) Educational Series is the intellectual property of Magic Lands Alliance and its collaborators, including First Nations knowledge holders. This content is provided for educational and cultural learning purposes only.
No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Magic Lands Alliance and consultation with the relevant Traditional Owner and First Nations communities.
The MLA Educational Series is developed in collaboration with First Nations partners, and all cultural knowledge remains the intellectual and cultural property of the respective communities.
All information and knowledge is currently available for free (April, 2026) and subject to change in the fturue depending upon financial support.
Supporting Magic Lands Alliance contributes to:
Educational Articles — The expansion of our educational courses is ongoing, with further development across video production, illustration, and photography. This includes the completion and refinement of over 2,000 articles, alongside key resources such as a Victorian Indigenous place names map, and integrated science and history content.
Membership-based subscription offering access to educational courses and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the film project.
Educational infrastructure — curriculum-aligned Indigenous knowledge resources for schools and universities
Cultural preservation — authentic partnerships with First Nations communities
Sustainable storytelling — connecting film, research, and education for long-term global impact
From screen to classroom — truth-telling that teaches, heals, and connects.
For more information or to collaborate, please get in touch.
Supporting contributes to:
Educational infrastructure — curriculum-aligned Indigenous knowledge resources for schools and universities
Cultural preservation — authentic partnerships with First Nations communities
Sustainable storytelling — connecting film, research, and education for long-term global impact
From screen to classroom — truth-telling that teaches, heals, and connects.
For more information or to collaborate, please get in touch.