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Indigenous Experiences Western Australia
Indigenous Experiences

Indigenous people in Australia belong to many diverse cultures and no two are the same. There are over 365 language groups in Australia and more than 60 in Western Australia alone. They have adjusted to changing times, but still hold traditional cultural beliefs and values, especially in remote/rural communities. Cultural heritage, spirituality, family lines, dance and dreamtime stories are a vital part of life. In Perth, you can listen to Noongar Radio on 100.9FM .  Throughout WA you can enjoy a diverse range of Authentic Indigenous experiences ranging from traditional dance and dreamtime stories to contemporary history, bush tours and art. To help you find these experiences visit the WAITOC (Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Committee), the industry representative body with information to help you to find the best Indigenous Experiences in WA. Also visit Aboriginal Tour Operators website or follow the links below. Individual Indigenous people making significant contributions to improving outcomes for indigenous people and breaking down divides between aboriginal and white Australia include Young Australian of the Year for 2007 Tania Major and Noel Pearson the Director of the Cape York Institute . The Australian National Broadcaster, the ABC, produces some great material on indigenous issues on its Message Stick programs. Reconciliation Australia has been set up to build relationships for change between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.   The  EON Foundation is a charitable foundation formed to provide assistance to indigenous individuals and communities. It addresses social, health, educational and economic concerns, with a particular focus in Western Australia. .  If you are interested in Indigenous issues in Australia, Di Morrissey's novel The Songmaster is a great read. PALS has become an integral part of many school teaching plans since it began in 2004 to support the introduction of Indigenous studies into the school syllabus.Based on the core attributes of Partnership, Acceptance, Learning and Sharing, PALS encourages young people to take a leadership role in strengthening the relationships that exist in their local community between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Aboriginal Tour Operators

Below are links to just some of these experiences arranged by tourism region.

Australia's South West
  • Wardan Aboriginal Cultural Centre 
    The Wardan Aboriginal Cultural Centre was developed by the Wardandi people as a place where they can share their culture with visitors, school groups and Aboriginal people from other areas, in an effort to increase understanding and reconciliation with the wider community.
  • The Kodja Place 
    The Kodja Place is the result of the district’s cultures working in harmony with a single goal. An architecturally designed, purpose-built rammed earth building houses a multifaceted display of artefacts, stories, interactive displays, exhibits, pictures, and entertaining hands-on devices adjacent to a spectacular Rose Maze.
    It tells in a vital, vivid, human and sometimes confronting manner the Kojonup story and the influences, cultural, economic and geographic, that formed the Kojonup of today.

Australia's Golden Outback 

  • Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku  
    The area serviced by the Shire is rich in culture and history. The country offers brilliant blue skies, dramatic red ground and remarkable flora and fauna.
  • Kepa Kurl 
    provides quality 4-wheel drive Eco-cultural discovery tours. Local guides will interpret and share the areas cultural history, significant heritage and environment from an Indigenous perspective.
  • Morapoi Indigenous Station Stay less than 2 hours North of Kalgoorlie, Marapoi is the ideal place for your family getaway, group camp, cultural encounter, or as a stepping stone into the northern goldfields and the western desert
 
Experience Perth 
  • Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery 
    Specialising in Aboriginal art of the South West. Distinctively different gifts and Souvenirs. Boomerang throwing and Didgeridoo demonstrations available
  • Kaditj Internet Cafe  
    patrons will experience local aboriginal hospitality and gain valuable insight into Aboriginal Culture
Australia's Coral Coast
Australia's North West
  • Gecko Gallery 
    is a new and innovative art gallery located in Chinatown Broome, specialising in local and Australian Aboriginal Art.
  • JBAC Bush Adventures 
    Want to ride camels, or learn about the spiritual history of the Aboriginals, what about participation in some spear fishing? If so then JBAC Bush Adventures is the tour company for you.
  • Kooljaman at Cape Leveque
    Need a break from your busy life? Then come to the multi award winning, beautiful, remote paradise of Kooljaman at Cape Leveque Wilderness Camp for a bit of rest and relaxation.
Western Tourist Radio  recognise the importance of Indigenous Tourism and the challenges of promoting small businesses, from our experience with Boronia Farm Farmstay. For this reason I am keen to swap links with any such operators . Progressive tourist operators have always been keen to swap brochures, this site is the internet equivalent of that practice. For more information about swapping links with this site see our Link Policy
Barry Green
Managing Director
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