The initiation ceremony differs from Aboriginal culture to culture, but often, at a physical level, involved scarification, circumcision, subincision and, in some regions, also the removal of a tooth. During the rites, the youths who were to be initiated were taught traditional sacred songs, the secrets of the tribe's religious visions, dances, and traditional lore.
Across various Aboriginal cultures, the initiation ceremony varies, yet it typically involves physical procedures such as scarification, circumcision, subincision, and sometimes tooth removal. During these rituals, young initiates learn about traditional sacred songs, the tribe's religious beliefs, dances, and cultural stories.