The Meeting Place

Project typeGilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan
Project value$386,299
Project scheduleCompleted

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The Project:

Gilgandra is known as a “meeting place” between three Aboriginal nations - Wiradjuri, Gamilaroi and Wailwan. This has been the driving idea behind the newest addition to the Gilgandra Region's Cultural Precinct.

The blueprint behind this project has been developed in consultation with the Gilgandra Aboriginal Stakeholder Group as well as MGNSW Advisor Kylie Moppett who have been the drivers behind the project elements and stories.

With funding support announced from the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Acceleration Fund, 'The Meeting Place', is an Aboriginal experience that will provide a place of connection in the region. This is a place where people can learn about our past, history and present, enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes and hear and see the stories of our Aboriginal heritage.

Stories will be told in the upgraded Joy Trudgett Gallery, a yarn circle and fire pit will be added for night-time story-telling and a garden, art and educational area will allow it to be a hands-on experience for visitors.

'The Meeting Place' is a $386,299 project, with the NSW Government contribution of $305,450 and a $80,849 investment from Gilgandra.

This project is part of the Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan which was formed following community and stakeholder consultation and includes the Coo-ee Heritage Centre, Windmill Walk and Rural Museum.

You can find the Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan here.