First Nations Community Development

Provides information, supports culturally appropriate programs and events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and progresses reconciliation efforts across the City.

This includes:

• Coordinates the City's Aboriginal Reference Group 
• Supports culturally appropriate engagement with the First Nations community
• Assists with information on First Nations cultural awareness training
• Celebrates the City’s participation in National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week and welcomes schools' involvement
• Provides information on culturally appropriate support services for residents, including the 'My Time' group for Aboriginal parents and grandparents
• Provides information on First Nations small businesses and providers of cultural services.

Resources

The City has developed free resources which can be provided to schools on request:

• The Beeliar Boodjar booklet provides an introduction to the Aboriginal history of the Cockburn area
• Derbal Nara website covers the history of Aboriginal people and culture in the area known as Derbal Nara (Cockburn Sound)
• The Nyungar Tourist Trail at Port Coogee brochure provides information about the trail for children and families.

Contact the First Nations Community Development Officer on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected]

Aboriginal Cultural and Visitors Centre

The Cultural Centre, to be located in Bibra Lake, will be a place of recognition and learning about Nyungar culture, language, music, art and dance. 

Visit the Aboriginal Cultural and Visitors Centre webpage for more information or contact 08 9411 3444.