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People enjoying a night immersive light and cultural experience

Renowned architects to design WA's Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Oct 13, 2025
Internationally renowned architect firm Hassell has been appointed to develop a concept design for Western Australia's landmark Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
A small group of people seated and standing on the verandah of a building

A partnership between the WA Government and Aboriginal people

Jul 25, 2025
As planning for the world class centre continues, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre project team is working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities across WA.
Aerial view of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) with the Aboriginal Cultural Centre project site location on Terrace Road carpark, Boorloo (Perth)

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 9

Oct 23, 2024
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre project Steering Committee (Phase 2) held its ninth meeting on 23 October 2024.
Three women sit together at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre stall at Yamatji on Country 2024

Speaking with community at Yamatji on Country

Sep 26, 2024
Strength in community self-determination at annual event.
A collage of portraits of the Steering Committee of the Aboriginal Cultural Centre Western Australia

Steering Committee to expand as centre’s planning extends across WA

Jul 21, 2023
Experienced Aboriginal community members announced to join project’s Steering Committee.
Premier Mark McGowan with members of the Steering Committee

Aboriginal Cultural Centre Steering Committee communique 6

Sep 14, 2022
Meeting September and October 2022
A man being interviewed by the media

Site selected for Western Australia’s new Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Aug 16, 2022
A world-class Aboriginal Cultural Centre for Western Australia is a step closer to becoming a reality with the selection of a Terrace Road site as the preferred location for the centre.
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