Passion and Protest Exhibition: Cockburn Community Speaks Up!

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1 October - 5 October 2025

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Created especially for the 2025 State History Conference, the exhibition Passion and Protest: Cockburn Community Speaks Up! explores the powerful stories of activism and advocacy that have shaped the City of Cockburn — from Nyungar resistance to colonisation, to community campaigns for transport, food justice, and environmental protection.

The exhibition highlights how Cockburn’s diverse landscapes, coastal, wetland, and bushland, have inspired generations of residents to speak up for their communities. Learn more on the City of Cockburn's History website here.

Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition at Memorial Hall and take part in a series of engaging activities running throughout its duration. Registrations are essential for all activities.

Date Time Activity Ages Cost Bookings
Wednesday 1 October 7-9pm Film Screening - The World's Longest City  Hosted by Cockburn Community Wildlife Corridor and Rehabilitating Roe 8, this documentary screening and panel discussion will explore Perth’s suburban expansion. $22 Buy a ticket
Thursday 2 October 10-11am Exhibition contributors thank you morning tea A morning tea to thank and celebrate the generous individuals who have shared stories and donated items to help bring the exhibition to life.  Free Request an invite
Friday 3 October 9.30am-3.30pm Act Now! Youth Climate Day A full-day celebrating climate action, creativity, and connection for youth aged 13-25. Free Find out more
Saturday 4 October 10.30am-12pm Local Legends Panel People who were involved in a range of different protests share their experiences with Local History Officer Denise Cook and exhibition curator Jo Darbyshire. Free Drop-in session
Sunday 5 October 10.30am-1.30pm Mask Making Workshop Make your own mask for protests or Halloween using recycled materials with local artist Susan Flavell. $10 per person Buy a ticket
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Memorial Hall

Carrington Street and Rockingham Road, Hamilton Hill, 6163

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaditj boodjar kep wer kaadidjiny kalyakool yoodaniny, wer koora wer yeyi ngalak Birdiya koota-djinanginy.

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.