Living Culture is a Indigenous led organisation based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, providing Cultural, Environmental, Educational and Holistic Healing programs to schools, organisations and the general public.

From guided walks and talks with Yidaki-led meditation and sound healing to seasonal women's weaving workshops, educational programs, cultural talks, and smoking ceremonies, Living Culture provides unique insight and understanding into the Indigenous heritage of the Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples who are the Traditional Owners of this land.

Join an informative, easy going and relaxing group walk and meditation session in one of our stunning locations on the Peninsula, attend one of our premier Indigenous film nights or engage students in your school with quality, pupil centred learning opportunities. Whatever your requirements, Living Culture can work with you to deliver an unforgettable, unique experience as you explore the rich indigenous heritage of this beautiful land.

Meet Lionel Launch, Founder & CEO

Lionel is a Gunditjmara Kirrae Wurrung-Bundjalung man, residing in his home country on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. The Peninsula has been home to Lionel since he was 6 years old, where, as a child, he was drawn to exploring the land and natural environment and developing a deep connection and understanding to his country and cultural heritage.

Lionel has a passion for expanding and sharing his vast knowledge of cultural practices, stories, production of artifacts and traditional tools, bush foods and medicines, healing, building practices, artworks, music, dance, traditional ceremonies and contemporary engagement programs. He embraces the opportunity to share his extensive knowledge of the land and Indigenous cultures and traditions with the wider public through guided walks ‘on country’, yidaki healing, meditations, smoking ceremonies, talks and educational programs in agreement with both the Bunurong Land Council and the Boonwurrung Foundation to work on Country which we are based on.

Lionel is also a well-known artist, visually depicting his culture and lore through paintings, murals, carvings and sculpture. His works are made with passion which is evident in the final result of all his work.

 “I teach people about the importance of the land. The land can live without us, but we can’t live without mother earth”

 “I teach respect and healing and i help other people, black or white, to get through their problems, as I have experienced a great deal of what life can throw at you”

Lionel has the blessings of the local Boon Wurrung and Bunurong community to share traditional knowledge and stories specific to the area.