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Walgett's first Aboriginal cultural exhibition space was launched by the Dharriwaa Elders Group 9 August 2008, with the "In Living Memory" exhibition of NSW Aboriginal Welfare Board photos from NSW State Records.
Future exhibitions planned (funds permitting) include local wooden cultural objects, understanding native vegetation, and Walgett community information
This project was developed in recognition of the needs identified by the DEG, the Walgett Shire Council, the NSW and Commonwealth governments for:
- public awareness of local Aboriginal culture;
- to create an economic opportunity for the Walgett Aboriginal community;
- to provide the fora for Walgett Aboriginal elders to inform younger generations about their identity.
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Left: Walgett students are shown the In Living Memory exhibition photos by George Rose, whose mother and aunt feature in photos. Right: Visiting Pilliga elders were engrossed in the files on display.
 
Left: Dharriwaa Elders Group Speaker George Rose shows students the photos of his mother and aunt. Right: George shows visiting Coonamble elders photos of Kinchela Boys Home, where he was imprisoned in the 1930s as a child.If you wish to contact the Dharriwaa Elders Group write to
PO Box 174 Walgett NSW 2832, phone: 02 6828 2619
or email info@dharriwaaeldersgroup.org.au | All donations will be very gratefully received |
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