Culture is at the heart of this project, as is the commitment of the WA Government to work in partnership with Aboriginal people on projects and services that affect them and their communities.
In a significant milestone for a major WA Government infrastructure project, the Steering Committee was established with Aboriginal members who provided cultural knowledge, guidance, and direction throughout the project's development.
During the business case phase, the Whadjuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre Cultural Authority (WACCCA) served as the foundational members of the phase one Steering Committee, recognising their role as the centre’s host nation.
Following a wide reaching expression of interest process, the phase two Steering Committee expanded to 9 members, with a particular focus on Aboriginal community members from across WA, to support the project definition stage of the centre’s development. The phase two Steering Committee's two-year term concluded in December 2026.
During its operation, the Steering Committee was chaired by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier: Sabine Winton MLA (2021-2023), Jodie Hanns MLA (2023), Jessica Stojkovski MLA (2023 - 2025), and Divina D'Anna MLA (2025-2026). The Steering Committee included representatives from WA Government agencies and one representative from the Australian Government.
Steering Committee updates are provided below.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee (Phase 2) held an out of session meeting on 3 October 2025, followed by a committee meeting on 24 October 2025.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre project Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its 13th meeting on 29 August 2025.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre project Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its 12th meeting on 27 June 2025.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre project Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its 11th meeting on 9 June 2025.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre project Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its 10th meeting on 18 December 2024.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre project Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its ninth meeting on 23 October 2024.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its eighth meeting on 21 August 2024.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre (the Centre) Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its seventh meeting on 26 June 2024.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre (ACC) Steering Committee for Phase 2 held its sixth meeting on 24 April 2024.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre (ACC) Steering Committee for Phase 2 held its fifth meeting on 28 February 2024.
The fourth Steering Committee was held on 13 December 2023.
The third Steering Committee meeting was held on 18 October 2023.
Meeting September 2023
Meeting August 2023
Meeting March 2023
Meeting September and October 2022
Meeting July 2022
Meeting June 2022
Meeting April 2022
Meeting March 2022