The Aboriginal Cultural Centre presents an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal cultures and communities across Western Australia on a state, national and international platform.
Western Australia’s Aboriginal creative and cultural sector is one of the most significant in Australia, yet there exists no wholly-dedicated centre which celebrates, explores and strengthens culture.
A purpose-built Aboriginal Cultural Centre will promote and celebrate Aboriginal arts, cultural practice and support cultural identity — all of which contributes to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people.
The identified benefits of the Aboriginal Cultural Centre include:
In 2022, the Whadjuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre Cultural Authority selected the Terrace Road Carpark as the proposed site for the Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This riverfront location connects deeply with Whadjuk Noongar culture.
Placed within walking distance of the Boorloo (Perth) central business district, this location provides strong integration with public transport, and key tourism precincts, making the Aboriginal Cultural Centre easily accessible to local communities, national visitors, and international travelers.