'Same Like Yesterday: Virlkuthalypila and Other Stories from Our Country' Goes on Tour! - SharingStories Foundation

'Same Like Yesterday: Virlkuthalypila and Other Stories from Our Country'
Goes on Tour!

MEDIA RELEASE
August 2025

 

The Andyamathanha community of South Australia, in collaboration with the SharingStories Foundation, is proud to announce the tour of Same Like Yesterday: Virlkuthalypila and Other Stories from Our Country, a powerful animated artwork that is set to captivate adults and children alike with its vibrant illustrations, songs, and immersive Dreamtime storytelling, bringing the rich cultural heritage of the Adnyamathanha people to life!

Beginning in September 2025, the installation will tour over 12 months to multiple locations across South Australia, New South Wales and the Northern Territory, including Riverside Theatres in Parramatta, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney and Jilamara Arts in the Tiwi Islands.

The 30-minute immersive projection-installation offers an unforgettable journey through Adnyamathanha Country, during which six senior Adnyamathanha women and two young women travel through Ilkura (the Flinders Ranges) in the footsteps of Virkuthalypila, the Two Women from the Yura Muda (Dreamtime). 

“Our country is woven together by an endless thread of stories. They are embedded in the land, the sky, the water, and the mountain. Even the animals hold stories from long time ago.
We follow the journey of the two women, sharing and learning many more stories along the way. Stories that teach young ones to stay safe and respect sacred sites, and to help us all gain
a greater appreciation of Adnyamathanha history and culture” - Adnyamathanha Artists

The three-dimensional projection-installation is best described as a giant paper pop-up book that comes to life with animated artworks and storytelling. For a one-minute video of the Same Like Yesterday experience, visit https://vimeo.com/1092015319

Adnyamathanha Cultural Custodian  Yvonne Brady said the Community are proud to share their history, Culture and stories with visitors to the exhibition, “this is not only for our kids, but we want other children to know about our connection to culture and the stories of this land.” 

SharingStories Foundation CEO, Pitta Pitta woman Sharon Williams said an important part of creating the installation experience was to share Adnyamathanha stories and knowledges to deepen understanding of the diversity, and build respect for all First Nations’ culture and knowledges.

 “We are honoured that the Adnyamathanha community has shared this powerful story. This is a new and innovative way of engaging with Culture and immersing ourselves in place-based stories that give us all an opportunity to learn.” Ms Williams said.

School groups are invited to attend the exhibition tour.  All participating schools will receive a Teacher Tool Kit, including a FREE unit plan, Adnyamathanha-developed Classroom Protocols, pre- and post-visit activities, and access to the interactive online map of Adnyamathanha Country. All materials are aligned with the Australian Curriculum and available via the SharingStories education platform, Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom.

Teachers have described it as “inspiring” and “deeply moving.” Students said, “It was AMAZING!” and “The colours, music, singing – Everything. SO COOL!”

The map and one of the Same Like Yesterday educational resources will be available for FREE. 

Tour Dates and Locations

 

Media Enquiries including Interviews:
Georgia Boe
georgia@sharingstoriesfoundation.org

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