Opening of Carrolup Centre and Yarning Circle at Curtin University

The Governor attended the opening of the Carrolup Centre and Yarning Circle at Curtin University. Truth-telling and knowledge sharing of Australia’s history is vital to progress reconciliation and healing.

The Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling, with The Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Art at its heart, will be a focal point for this reflection. This is a permanent home for a collection of rare artworks created by Aboriginal children of Australia’s Stolen Generations. This Centre will serve as a foundation for a whole-of-University initiative to engage the wider community in truth-telling, healing and reconciliation.

The Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling

Shining a light on the injustices of our past and examining their consequences across generations so that we can build a fairer and more inclusive future together.

When a collection of Carrolup artworks came home to Nyungar country in 2013, a unique and precious resource was returned to Western Australia. Lost overseas for more than 60 years, the exquisite artworks by young children of the Stolen Generations offer a rare glimpse into the lived experiences of Aboriginal children during a dark chapter of our past.

Visit the website to read more about the Carrolup Centre.

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