- More than $294,000 allocated to preserve Aboriginal cultural heritage across the south west of Western Australia
- Seven projects funded through the Preserve, Promote and Protect our Aboriginal Sites grants program
- Part of the Cook Labor Government's commitment to protecting and preserving Aboriginal cultural heritage
Aboriginal communities across the south west of Western Australia will receive support to protect culturally significant sites and strengthen connections to Country through a Cook Labor Government grants program.
A total of $1.25 million has been allocated to Aboriginal Corporations and not-for-profit organisations across Western Australia to deliver projects that preserve, protect and promote Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Of that, $294,134.83 has been awarded to seven projects in the south west, with funding supporting six Aboriginal organisations to deliver heritage conservation and protection initiatives.
Successful recipients are:
- Winjan Aboriginal Corporation
- Ballardong Aboriginal Corporation
- Hotham River Aboriginal Corporation
- Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation (two projects)
- Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation
- Yued Aboriginal Corporation
Among the successful projects, Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation received $50,000 for its Preserve, Promote and Protect Gnaala Karla Booja project, which will undertake site clean-up works, install fencing and engage with land users to improve protection of culturally significant sites.
Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation also received $50,000 for the Maxwell Street Aboriginal Reserve project, supporting vegetation management, site rehabilitation, the installation of a gate and interpretive signage to enhance site protection and community awareness.
Projects funded across the south west of Western Australia include restoration and revegetation works, vegetation management, fencing, interpretive signage, cultural promotion activities and other on-ground conservation measures that help safeguard Aboriginal heritage sites.
Together, these initiatives will provide lasting social, cultural and environmental benefits while supporting Aboriginal organisations to lead the protection and management of heritage places on Country.
The Preserve, Promote and Protect our Aboriginal Sites grants program supports practical initiatives that conserve Aboriginal cultural heritage and deliver social, cultural and economic benefits for local Aboriginal communities.
For more information about the grants program and funded projects, visit Grants to preserve and protect Aboriginal sites at www.wa.gov.au
Comments attributed to Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch:
"The south west of Western Australia is home to many culturally significant Aboriginal heritage places that hold deep importance for Traditional Owners and local communities.
"These grants empower Aboriginal organisations to lead heritage protection projects that preserve sites, share stories and strengthen cultural connections.
"I congratulate all successful recipients and thank them for their commitment to protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage across this significant region."
