Gwoonwardu Mia Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre is a multipurpose centre that celebrates the culture and country of the five Aboriginal language groups of the Gascoyne Region. Based in Carnarvon, the centre has worked with people from each of the local language groups to celebrate and share their stories and culture.
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Jardilunji Mia: A new training cafe at Gwoonwardu Mia launches
Gwoonwardu Mia, a recognised cultural hub of the region, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the five language groups of the Gascoyne, is thrilled to announce the official opening of Jardilunji Mia. The name, derived from the local Yinggarda language, translates to ‘eating house,’ and it serves as an emblematic establishment dedicated
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Gwoonwardu Mia’s Burrowing Bee Community Day a buzz
In celebrating nature’s tiny heroes, Gwoonwardu Mia has launched an engaging new interactive experience centred around the Mungurragurra Burrowing Bee. The initiative was inaugurated on the occasion of the highly anticipated Mungurragurra Burrowing Bee Community Day on 24 June. Visitors to Gwoonwardu Mia can now immerse themselves in the enchanting world of the Mungurragurra Burrowing
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Untouchable Stories of the Gascoyne
Gwoonwardu Mia launched two new exhibitions in the permanent exhibition of Burlganyja Wanggaya: Old People Talking 27 May 2023. The two new experiences included an audio exhibit called Untouchable Stories of the Gascoyne and a state-of-the-art touch table which brings to life Gwoonwardu Ganyarra, the swirling waters of the Gascoyne. Untouchable Stories of the Gascoyne
✨ Don’t Forget – International Women’s Day Morning Tea This Friday! ✨
Join us this Friday at Gwoonwardu Mia as we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 under this year’s theme, Give To Gain.
🗓 Friday 6 March 2026
🕙 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 Gwoonwardu Mia
📞 RSVP: Noleen Fraser – 9941 1989
Enjoy a beautiful morning tea, meaningful conversations, and a chance to connect with the incredible women in our community.
💛 Bookings are essential and spaces are limited – secure your spot and join us for a morning of inspiration, connection and celebration.
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🎨 Artist Forum – New Date Announced 🎨
We’re excited to share that our Artist Forum has been rescheduled to Wednesday 15 April 2026, to coincide with World Art Day and to align with the availability of our guest speakers.
If you’re an artist interested in connecting with others, sharing ideas, and being part of conversations about creative practice and opportunities in our region, we invite you to register your interest.
🗓 Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
🎨 Event: Artist Forum
📍 More details coming soon
Expressions of Interest remain open and we look forward to bringing local artists together to celebrate creativity on World Art Day. This event is being delivered in partnership with the Shire of Carnarvon🎨 … See MoreSee Less
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Join us tomorrow at Gwoonwardu Mia 📸
We’re inviting the community to come along and learn how you can share old and new photos of Carnarvon and the Gascoyne as part of our touch table project.
If you have photos of people, places, community events, or special memories, we’d love to see them.
📅 Tomorrow — 25 February
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Conference Room, Gwoonwardu Mia
Light snacks provided.
Can’t make it but have photos to share? Contact Meika on (08) 9941 1989. … See MoreSee Less
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Spending your Sunday clearing out your drawers and finding old historical photos of Carnarvon and the Gascoyne? 📸 We would love to include them at Gwoonwardu Mia as part of our touch table collection.
Join us for an information session to learn how your photos can be shared and preserved for the community.
📅 Wednesday, 25 February
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Gwoonwardu Mia Conference Room
If you can’t make it but have images you’d like to share, please contact Meika on (08) 9941 1989. … See MoreSee Less
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Do you have artwork you’d like to sell and showcase? 🎨
Gwoonwardu Mia is always looking for new artworks to feature in our Gallery Shop. Visitors are always searching for authentic artwork from the region, pieces that tell stories, reflect culture, and capture the spirit of the Gascoyne.
If you’re a local artist interested in showcasing your work, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with the Gwoonwardu Mia team to start the conversation. … See MoreSee Less
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Do you have photos that tell stories from the Gascoyne? ✨Gwoonwardu Mia is building a community photo collection for our interactive touch table, and we’d love your help.
Join us for a relaxed morning tea info session to learn how you can share your photos and memories with future generations.
We’re looking for photos of family, culture, community life, events, landscapes, and everyday moments from the region – past and present.
📅 Wednesday, 25 February
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Gwoonwardu Mia Conference Room
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Join us for Gwoonwardu Mia’s Annual International Women’s Day Morning Tea 💛
This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” celebrates the power of connection, sharing stories, and supporting one another in our community. Gather with other nyarlu (women) for a relaxed and meaningful morning together.
📅 Friday 6 March 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 Gwoonwardu Mia
Bookings are essential as places are limited. To RSVP, please contact Noleen Fraser on 9941 1989. We look forward to celebrating together. … See MoreSee Less
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Bring the buzz to your classroom! 🐝📦
Our Education Loan Box is packed with activities, games and real specimens to help students learn about the mighty Mungurragurra (Burrowing Bee).
🎓 Ideal for teachers looking to mix science, culture and fun. Find out more: www.gahcc.com.au/schools … See MoreSee Less
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Help us bring our touch table to life 📸
We’re inviting community members to join us for a casual information session at Gwoonwardu Mia as we begin collecting old and new photos from across the region.
We’re looking for images that capture people, places, community events, important moments, and memories that tell the story of our community.
This first session is a chance to:
• Learn about the touch table project
• Find out how your photos can be included
• Ask questions and share ideas
• Connect with others over light snacks
Join us on:
📅 Wednesday, 25 February
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Conference Room, Gwoonwardu Mia
If you have photos you’d like to share or simply want to learn more. We’d love to see you there. … See MoreSee Less
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