In the many different cultures around the country, the physical and spiritual are deeply intertwined.
From generation to generation, spiritual narratives maintain a powerful connection between communities and their country, plants and animals as well as the spiritual forces that created everything.
In the south-west, Nyoongar people carry the same totems as some of their ancestors.
It means there is a constant connection to the past, but also lets each person know their specific responsibilities around caring for plants, animals and boodja (land) to make sure the people and their country continue existing.