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Funding of $52 million from the WA Government and $52 million from the Australian Government is progressing the planning, engagement and design of the centre.
The significant milestone for the project will provide detailed costs that will be considered for an investment decision by the WA Government.
The centre is planned to serve as a central cultural hub showcasing the rich diversity of Aboriginal cultures, highlighting their many forms of expression, including story, song, art, and dance.
It will be a place where all Western Australians, as well as national and international visitors, can foster a deeper understanding of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures through immersive experiences.
The centre will incorporate indoor and outdoor spaces for art, performance, education, research, community and commercial activities and contribute towards the diversification of the WA economy.
This is a significant milestone in the state's history as Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities walk together toward a more reconciled future and acknowledgment of the past becomes part of the city's cultural landscape.
A place of healing, celebration and acknowledgment, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre intends to deliver significant cultural, social and economic benefits for Aboriginal people and communities
Early project planning has been informed by ongoing sector and community engagement, which will continue as design progresses.