#Main Info

Ash & Amber

Written by Kimaya Charlton, assisted by Tibian Wyles. Commissioned and created by Shake & Stir. When Amber is accepted into boarding school in the big-smoke, she’s anxious about leaving her cousin, Ash, behind. Not one to be left in the dust, Ash has other plans. Determined to remain close to her cuz, Ash hatches a wild scheme. One so wild, it just might work - to swap their bodies. Enter Uncle Chumu, a cheeky, slightly unprepared figure, smoked by an air of mystery and intrigue. 

Chumu guides the duo on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and transformation, showing the pair that strength, friendship and love depends not on physical proximity, but lives within themselves. Along the way, the duo learn the true meaning of respect, self-determination, and care for country. (Chumu is word for smoke in the Yagarabul language).

GRADES 3 - 8 

Curriculum Links
Themes: Youth Issues, Consequences of Actions, Mental Health Awareness, Individuality
English: Australian texts, Language, Literature,
Drama: Performance techniques, Storytelling, Unit 1: Share – Youth Issues, Unit 3: Challenge, IA2 Stimulus, Exploring and Responding, Developing Practices and Skills. 

General Capabilities
Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding, Personal and social capability

Cross-Curriculum Priority
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures