How did south Adelaide Afghan cameleers apply ancient knowledge, used still today, of medicinal plants as herbalists (hakims). Australian patients talk about the hakims' healing. Interact with the Exhibit's herbalists' ingredients from overseas and Adelaide Central Market, Mahomet Allum's "black jack" and camel milk. What did Aboriginal people teach cameleers about medicinal plants? Share memories of healing plants.

Your Tutor is Pamela Rajkowski OAM

Pamela Rajkowski OAM has been teaching at WEA since 2014. 

Pamela is a researcher and historian specialising in the history, heritage and contribution of the Australian Afghan Cameleers. She is the author of three books, “In The Tracks of the Camelmen”, “Linden Girl: A Story of Outlawed Lives”, and “Beltana and Beyond” and has been a consultant to the South Australian Museum and university staff, as well as numerous academic  television, radio, and filmmakers. 

Pamela’s popular talks and tours in south west Adelaide are substantially founded on factual research and verified by quotations from both cameleer descendants and valuable comments made by earlier participants. Her sessions are easy to follow and experiential, with participants engaging in discussion, examining herbs, and tasting camel milk.