Berries are a good source of vitamin C and fibre and their nutritional value contributes to survival. Some berries possess medicinal properties which act as cures for some minor ailments. They use them for food, medicine and dye.
Berries are a main source of fresh food during the summer for most aboriginal people.
Berries are used for food and they are prepared in different ways. Berries are used for jam, pies and salads. Blueberries and blackberries can be kept frozen for many months. Some jams also can also be frozen. Long time ago, before people had freezers, berries were dried.